Dynabook has launched its first laptop powered by a Qualcomm processor, moving away from Intel as it introduces the XD5, a 14-inch Copilot+ notebook built on the Snapdragon X Plus platform. The Japanese PC maker said the new model reflects its push toward Windows-on-ARM devices while retaining features it says are valued by business users, including a user-replaceable battery.
The Dynabook XD5 features a 14-inch anti-glare TFT LCD display with a 1920 by 1200 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio, along with a 180-degree hinge that allows the screen to lie flat. The keyboard has a 2.0 mm key travel with a slight indentation on each keycap, a design choice aimed at improving typing comfort.
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The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 processor and comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive, alongside 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage. Connectivity options include USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, as well as a 2-megapixel webcam with a physical shutter and Windows Hello support.
Dynabook highlighted battery life and serviceability as key selling points. “Dynabook says the XD5 has a Lithium Polymer battery that can provide up to 16 hours of video playback on a single charge and last 28 hours in standby mode,” the company said, adding that the battery can be replaced by users without specialised tools. The laptop supports 65-watt charging and ships with an AC adapter.
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The XD5 runs Windows 11 Home and includes a dedicated Copilot key, reflecting Microsoft’s push to integrate AI more deeply into PCs. It also comes with Dynabook’s own on-device AI assistant, which the company said can operate without an internet connection, as competition intensifies in the emerging market for AI-focused laptops.
Source: Dynabook