•  Date Published: 25 Oct 2022
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB DDR4
    • 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
    6.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 358.2 x 236.9 x 19.9 mm (14.10" x 9.33" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.65 kg (3.6 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, DTS Sound
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • Conference Speaker

    Portability

    Dynabook Tecra A50-J
    14.10" x 9.33" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.65 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +23% Weight

    Review

    Dynabook Tecra A50-J in-depth review

    Chances are high that you are not very familiar with the Dynabook brand. And this is to be expected, given how new the name is to the world. However, it acts as the moral and physical successor to the Toshiba brand in the laptop world, and they hope they can rebuild the long-lost trust in the platform.Ultimately, Dynabook is mostly invested in the business notebook world. With laptops like the Portege and the Tecra, we should see a worthy competition to the ThinkPads and Latitudes of the world. However, how does the company plan to do that? Well, firstly, the Tecra A50-J we have here today comes with a MIL-STD-810H certification for durability. Through the years, we have learned that this is not a guarantee for pristine build quality and rigid chassis, but it has to mean something, ri[...]

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    Pros

    • Capable cooling and decent performance
    • Privacy shutter + Fingerprint reader
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card reader
    • No PWM (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))
    • Abundance of ports
    • Decent upgrade options

    Cons

    • Unsatisfactory speakers
    • 56% of sRGB coverage (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This device is a good choice for business computing. Also, you have some options for upgrades down the line. Take a look!Check out all Dynabook Tecra A50-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, pry the panel with a plastic tool. Then, lift it away from the device.2. Battery Inside, we see a 53Wh battery. It lasted us for 11 hours of Web browsing, or 8 hours of video playback. Interestingly, the internals look ex[...]

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