Dynabook Tecra A40-J

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Date Published: 14 Mar 2023

Intel Core i3-1125G4
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
256GB SSD
8GB DDR4
1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.5 Portability Very Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

4.8 For Work Average

2.4 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i3-1125G4

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
256GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

RAM
8GB DDR4

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
323.6 x 220.6 x 18.9 mm (12.74" x 8.69" x 0.74")

Weight
1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.0

Card Reader
MicroSD

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.1

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone

Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

Dynabook Tecra A40-J

12.74" x 8.69" x 0.74" Dimensions

1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +1% Weight

Review

Dynabook Tecra A40-J in-depth review

Dynabook, Toshiba, call it whatever you want, this brand specializes in business notebooks, and today's device is no different. It is the Tecra A40-J, and it doesn't look particularly outstanding on the outside.However, Dynabook states that their laptop is painted in an antimicrobial paint that, as the name suggests, inhibits the growth of bacteria on its surface. Additionally, it is compliant with the MIL-STD-810H durability tests.When it comes to performance, you are covered by a Tiger Lake-U chip. Provided you are happy to invest more money, you can pair it with the Core i7-1165G7. It is a pretty capable processor, with an iGPU that bests even some dedicated solutions. Also, it's good to see that the laptop comes with a 1080p IPS panel.So let's see what was Dynabook able to[...]

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Pros

Capable cooling and decent performance
Privacy shutter + Fingerprint reader
2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card reader
No aggressive PWM (Chi Mei N140HCA-EAC (CNM14D4))
Abundance of ports
Decent upgrade options

Cons

Unsatisfactory speakers
53% of sRGB coverage (Chi Mei N140HCA-EAC (CNM14D4))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Dynabook is doing a great job with its business devices this year. This includes the upgradeability and the ease of access of the internals.Check out all Dynabook Tecra A40-J prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This laptop's bottom panel is held in place by 9 Phillips-head screws. After you undo them, you have to pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Inside, you will find a 53Wh battery. It lasted us for 10 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours of video playback. If you want to take the bat[...]