What you need to know
- Dynabook announced two new Tecra A-series business laptops.
- The Tecra A40-K is 14 inches, while the Tecra A50-K is a 15.6-inch device.
- These laptops are designed as workhorse PCs with plenty of power, security, and durability.
- Prices start at $1,020 for the A40-K, $970 for the A50-K. Expect them to start shipping Q2 2022.
Dynabook has announced new 14-inch Tecra A40-K and new 15.6-inch Tecra A50-K laptops running Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" processors (CPU). Both laptops can be equipped with Intel's P28W chips, with vPro and standard options available depending on your needs. They're backed by up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM with two SODIMM slots available, as well as up to a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD. There's no dedicated GPU; instead you're looking at Intel Iris Xe or Intel UHD integrated graphics. Both are available with Windows 10 or Windows 11 Pro.
| Category | Tecra A40-K | Tecra A50-K |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 ProWindows 11 Pro | Windows 10 ProWindows 11 Pro |
| Processor | 12th Gen IntelCore i5-1240PCore i5-1250P vProCore i7-1260PCore i7-1270P vProCore i7-1280P vPro | 12th Gen IntelCore i5-1240PCore i5-1250P vProCore i7-1260PCore i7-1270P vProCore i7-1280P vPro |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4Dual SODIMM slots | Up to 64GB DDR4Dual SODIMM slots |
| Graphics | Intel Iris XeIntel UHD | Intel Iris XeIntel UHD |
| Storage | Up to 1TB SSD | Up to 1TB SSD |
| Display | 14 inches16:9 aspect ratioAnti-glare1366x768 (HD)1920x1080 (FHD)TN, IPS, or IPS touch | 15.6 inches16:9 aspect ratioAnti-glare1366x768 (HD)1920x1080 (FHD)IPS, IPS touch |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)HDMIRJ45 Ethernet3.5mm audiomicroSD card reader | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)HDMIRJ45 Ethernet3.5mm audiomicroSD card reader |
| Audio | Stereo speakersDTS AudioDual microphones | Stereo speakersDTS AudioDual microphones |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Realtek Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.0 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Realtek Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | IR cameraPrivacy shutter | IR cameraPrivacy shutter |
| Keyboard | Raised tileSpill resistantBacklit | Raised tileSpill resistantBacklitNumber pad |
| Security | TPM 2.0Microsoft secured-core PCFingerprint readerIR cameraPrivacy shutterLock slotSmart card reader (optional) | TPM 2.0Microsoft secured-core PCFingerprint readerIR cameraPrivacy shutterLock slotSmart card reader (optional) |
| Battery | 53Wh | 53Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches(323.6mm x 220.6mm x 18.9mm) | 14.1 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches(358.2mm x 236.9mm x 19.9mm) |
| Weight | 3.2 pounds (1.45kg) | 3.64 pounds (1.65kg) |
| Color | Dark Blue | Dark Blue |
| Price | From $1,020 | From $970 |
These laptops are designed to be workhorses that can withstand use above and beyond what you'd usually find in a normal office environment. Not only do the PCs come with MIL-STD-810H certification to prove their durability, they also come with an antimicrobial coating on the lid, palm rest, and bottom panel. There are a number of security measures baked in, including an IR camera and webcam shutter, fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0 chip, lock slot, and optional Smart Card reader. These are both Microsoft Secured-core PCs.
Ports are the same across the A40-K and the A50-K despite the size difference. You get dual Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, a 3.5mm audio combo jack, and a microSD card reader. Wireless connectivity is either Intel Wi-Fi 6E or Realtek Wi-Fi 6, with Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.2 depending on the modem.
The Tecra A40-K's 14-inch display comes in HD or FHD resolutions. The latter is available with a TN panel, and IPS panel, or an IPS touch panel. The Tecra A50-K's 15.6-inch display similarly comes in HD or FHD resolutions, with the higher-res screen being offered in touch and non-touch.
Both laptops come with Dynabook's Online Meeting software that leverages AI to improve video conferencing. It intelligently blurs backgrounds, adjusts lighting, and keeps your face centered. This is the same feature available in Dynabook's Portégé X30L, X30W, and X40L laptops announced March 3. As for warranty, you can expect one or three years of Dynabook +Care Service with on-site help for pre-built configs, or up to four years on custom builds.
The Tecra A40-K is expected to start at about $1,020. The Tecra A50-K is expected to start at about $970. They're expected to start shipping Q2 2022. Have a look at our picks for best business laptops to see how these new Dynabook PCs compare.
