The dynabook Tecra A40-E is an exceptionally portable yet connected and secure 14" business laptop, specifically designed to meet the needs of the modern mobile worker. Using dynabook’s top class in-house design, engineering and manufacturing expertise, the Tecra A40-E is tested to rigorous MIL-STD-810G quality standards to ensure it’s ready for life on the road. With an 8th generation CPU and SSD storage housed within its elegant, ultra-thin and sturdy chassis, the Tecra A40-E delivers up to 13.5 hours of battery life.
Graphics | On-board graphics card | Yes |
 | Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 32 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x5917 |
Storage | Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Processor special features | Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 X 24 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Processor code | SR3LA |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 124967 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Other features | AC adapter included | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Battery | Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery life (max) | 11.5 h |
Design | Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Black |
Certificates | Wi-Fi certified | Yes |
| Certification | The manufacturer declares that this product complies with the following directives and regulations for the CE-marking. Responsible for CE marking is Dynabook Europe GmbH, Stresemannallee 4b, 41460 Neuss, Germany. |
Sustainability | Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Security | Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Smart card reader | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | Supervisor, User |
Audio | Audio system | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera | Front camera | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Keyboard | Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard number of keys | 87 |
| Windows keys | Yes |
Memory | Internal memory | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 24 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
Weight & dimensions | Weight | 1470 g |
| Width | 329 mm |
| Depth | 229 mm |
| Height | 19.9 mm |
Power | AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19 V |
Software | Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | Microsoft Office 365 |
| Bundled software | DTS Studio Sound |
Network | Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Display | Display diagonal | 14 " |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| HD type | HD |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 35.6 cm |
Processor | Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-8250U |
| Processor frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Processor generation | 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1356 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake R |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Stepping | Y0 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0.8 GHz |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 12 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1 |
Ports & interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 2 |