Dynabook Tecra A40-P vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
41.8chipPerformancechip37.6
56chipGraphicschip41.3
25.7Displayspec-based23.3
46.7Batteryspec-based57.3
53.4Portabilityspec-based63.8
0 spec wins — Dynabook Tecra A40-P2 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dynabook Tecra A40-P scores 42.9 against 42.8 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dynabook Tecra A40-P edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dynabook Tecra A40-P
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 41
- Lower launch price: $1,569 vs $2,389
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 13% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 60 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 68 Wh+13% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.76 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Material | Polycarbonate ABS chassis | Cover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam with privacy shutter (720p HD and 5MP + IR options) | 5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and IR face sign-in (optional) | IR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models) |
Software
| Spec | Dynabook Tecra A40-P | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
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