Dynabook’s new Tecra A40-K and Tecra A50-K laptops are business-class notebooks with MIL-STD-810H tested cases, support for up to an Intel Core i7-1280P vPro processor, up to 64GB of RAM and 14 or 15.6 inch displays.
While the new laptops aren’t as thin and light as the PortĂ©gĂ© models with similar chips that launched earlier this month, they are more affordable, with starting prices around $1,000.
Both the new Dynabook Tecra A40-K and Tecra A50-K will ship in April and the laptops will come with Windows 11 Pro, although they also support an optional Windows 10 Pro downgrade.
Unfortunately a look at the spec sheets suggest that entry-level models may have 1366 x 768 pixel displays, which I’m surprised to see is even an option for notebooks in this price range. But both are also available with up to a 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD display with optional support for touch.
Here’s a run-down of key specs for the new Dynabook Tecra A series:
Dynabook Tecra A40-K | Dynabook Tecra A50-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) | 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) |
RAM | DDR4-3200 Up to 64GB Dual SODIMM slots | DDR4-3200 Up to 64GB Dual SODIMM slots |
Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 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 | 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 | WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 |
Camera | Webcam with privacy shutter IR camera | Webcam with privacy shutter IR camera |
Audio | Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack | Â Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
Security | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 Optional Smart Card reader | IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello Optional Smart Card Leader TPM 2.0 Optional Smart Card reader |
Battery | 53 Wh | 53 Wh |
Chassis | Dark Blue MIL-STD-810H tested | Dark Blue MIL-STD-810H tested |
Dimensions | 323.6 x 220.6 x 18.9 12.7″ x 8.7″ x 0.7″ | 358.2 x 236.9 x 19.9mm 14.1″ x 9.3″ x 0.8″ |
Weight | 1.45 kg 3.2 pounds | 1.65 kg 3.64 pounds |
Starting price | $1020 | $970 |