ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) vs Dynabook Portégé X40-P
35.7chipPerformancechip41.8
41.6Display—
53.3Battery46.7
88.6Portability72.2
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA)0 spec wins — Dynabook Portégé X40-P
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) scores 50.6 against 50.5 for Dynabook Portégé X40-P. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA)
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 72
- 46% lower thickness: 10 mm vs 18.6 mm
- 11% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,789
Reasons to pick the Dynabook Portégé X40-P
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 36
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 600) | — |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+8% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+11% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 10 mm+46% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (CNC-milled 6000-series) | Aluminum alloy chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot | 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, headset combo jack, microSD card slot, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 5MP webcam with privacy shutter (720p HD and 5MP + IR options) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button (FIDO2) | Fingerprint reader and IR face sign-in (optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | Dynabook Portégé X40-P |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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