Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 Specs
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Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-8550U 1,8GHz

Screen 14" 1920x1080
Hard drive 256GB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Pro
Graphics card

Intel UHD Graphics 620

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Full specifications of Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186

Reference / Part Number A1PMZ10E1154
Release date January 2020, 6 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell

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Screen

Display diagonal 35,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Matt

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-8550U
Processor frequency 1,8 GHz
Processor generation 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequency 4 GHz
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 8 MB
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 2 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

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 24 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory form factor On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB
Memory slots 1x SO-DIMM
ECC No

Storage

Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 256 GB
SSD interface M.2,PCI Express
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card 4K support Yes
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.4
On-board graphics card ID 0x5917

Audio

Audio system DTS Studio Sound
Built-in microphone Yes
Number of microphones 2

Camera

Front camera Yes
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Rear camera No

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type 2x2
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 version 4.2
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)

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
Charging port type DC-in jack
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes
USB Power Delivery Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 2

Performance

GPS (satellite) No

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Full-size keyboard Yes
Keyboard number of keys 87

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Trial software Microsoft Office 365

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 Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
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
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
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 Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 122589
Conflict-Free processor Yes

Battery

Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery life (max) 11 h

Power

AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current 2,37 A
AC adapter output voltage 19 V
Power auto-sensing Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Fingerprint reader Yes
Face recognition Yes
Windows Hello Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Password protection Yes
Password protection type Supervisor,User

Certificates

Wi-Fi certified Yes
Certification Tillverkaren garanterar att produkten följer gällande direktiv och regleringar för CE-märkning. Dynabook Europe GmbH, Stresemannallee 4b, 41460 Neuss, Tyskland ansvarar för CE-märkningen.

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,47 kg
Width 329 mm
Depth 229 mm
Height 19,9 mm
Height (front) 1,99 cm
Height (rear) 1,99 cm

Other features

AC adapter included Yes
Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 last?

The manufacturer declares up to 11 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 like?

It carries a 14" 1920x1080 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-8550U processor with the Intel UHD Graphics 620 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 1 memory slot and takes up to 24 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 weigh?

It weighs 1,47 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.

When was the Dynabook Tecra A40-E-186 released?

Its release date is January 2020, 6 years ago.

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