Dynabook is giving its Portégé X line of premium thin and light laptops a speed boost with the launch of three new models sporting 12th-gen Intel Core P-series 28-watt chips with up to 14 cores and 20 threads.
The new Dynabook Portégé X30L-K is a 13 inch notebook with a starting weight of 1.99 pounds and support for up to a Core i7-1280P vPro processor. The Dynabook Portégé X30W-K is a slightly heftier model with a convertible tablet-style design. It starts at 2.18 pounds. And the Dynabook Portégé X40L-K packs a 14 inch screen and 2.31 pound starting weight.
Dynabook says the new laptops will be available starting in April with starting prices of $1380, $1600 a $1800, respectively. Like I said, these are premium laptops, but those prices do include a 3-year warranty. And it’s also nice to see thin and light laptops that don’t skimp on ports – both clamshell models have full-sized Ethernet and HDMI ports as well as Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports.
Here’s a run-down of key specs for the new laptops:
Dynabook Portégé X30L-K
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| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core P28W Processors • Core i5-1240P • Core i7-1260P • 12th Gen Intel Core vPro P28W Processors • Core i5-1250P (vPro) • Core i7-1270P (vPro) • Core i7-1280P (vPro) (design ready) |
| RAM | LPDDR5 Up to 32GB Dual Channel Onboard (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB SSD |
| Ports | 1 x HDMI 2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x Ethernet LAN 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card |
| Wireless | WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | 720p with privacy shutter IR camera |
| Audio | Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
| Security | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 53 Wh |
| Chassis | Magnesium alloy Mystic Blue Metallic color MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Dimensions | 306 x 210 x 17.9 12″ x 8.3″ x 0.7″ |
| Weight | 904 grams 1.99 pounds |
| Starting price | $1380 |
Dynabook Portégé X30W-K
| Display | 13.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) • 10-point multi touch with Digital Ink support • Convertible with 360-degree hinge • Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core P28W Processors • Core i5-1240P • Core i7-1260P • 12th Gen Intel Core vPro P28W Processors • Core i5-1250P (vPro) • Core i7-1270P (vPro) • Core i7-1280P (vPro) (design ready) |
| RAM | LPDDR5 Up to 32GB Dual Channel Onboard (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Ports | 1 x HDMI 2 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card slot |
| Wireless | Intel AX211 WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | 720p front-facing with privacy shutter 8MP world-facing IR camera |
| Audio | Harman/Kardon stereo speakers Dolby Atmos Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
| Security | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 53 Wh |
| Chassis | Magnesium alloy Mystic Blue Metallic color MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Dimensions | 303.9 x 197.4 x 17.9 12″ x 7.8″ x 0.7″ |
| Weight | 989 grams 2.18 pounds |
| Starting price | $1600 |
Dynabook Portégé X40L-K
| Display | 14.0″ WUXGA (1920×1200) EyeSafe IPS Display |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core P28W Processors • Core i5-1240P • Core i7-1260P • 12th Gen Intel Core vPro P28W Processors • Core i5-1250P (vPro) • Core i7-1270P (vPro) • Core i7-1280P (vPro) (design ready) |
| RAM | LPDDR5 Up to 32GB Dual Channel Onboard (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCie NVMe SSD |
| Ports | 1 x HDMI 2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 1 x Ethernet LAN port 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card slot |
| Wireless | Intel AX211 WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | 720p with privacy shutter IR camera |
| Audio | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
| Security | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 65 Wh |
| Chassis | Magnesium alloy Tech Blue Matallic color MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 224 x 15.9 12.3″ x 8.8″ x 0.6″ |
| Weight | 1.05kg 2.31 pounds |
| Starting price | $1800 |
Conceptually a 2 lb laptop is aesthetic, yet irl thin bezels are a pain point due to easy breakage.
Thick plastic screens feel cheap small but sturdy, thin glass screens crack and shock, idk about mil std. im a skeptic now.