Comparison of rugged and durable laptops from 11" to 15"
The rugged PC is a widely used computing hardware in professional sectors, particularly in industrial settings. It is especially useful because it is very sturdy, almost unbreakable. It resists drops and shocks. It is sometimes even hermetically sealed against dust and resistant to water. The toughbook or rugged laptop is used on the field for personnel in mobility situations.
To help you as best as possible in choosing your rugged laptop or rugged laptop (in English), we have prepared for you a complete comparison. The selection of the best rugged laptops. This comparison includes a series of technical criteria that allow you to better evaluate the portable solution that meets your needs. It has taken into account screen diagonal, processor, RAM, SSD storage, wifi, bluetooth, ethernet, level of protection, resolution, operating system, options, MIL-STD-810G standard, Protection Index...
A rugged laptop uses solid industrial quality components to provide a sustainable mobile solution in difficult environments. There are generally 3 categories (or levels) of rugged laptops: rugged, semi-rugged, and ultra-rugged.
3 screen sizes for different mobility needs
We offer you two brands of rugged laptops that are internationally recognized for the quality of their products: Getac and Durabook. You will find 13", 14", or 15" laptops that provide you with different power, memory, and connectivity options to meet your needs. Additionally, many options are available for the processor, memory, storage, as well as everything related to connectivity and network communication solutions: 3G/4G LTE, GPS, ...
To ensure your business applications run smoothly under any circumstances, a wide range of processors is available.
The Detailed Rugged Laptop Comparison
We present to you in the comparison below 6 rugged laptops of 11", 13", 14" and 15" that can belong to the three levels of resistance namely semi-rugged, rugged, and ultra-rugged. They all meet the standard MIL-STD-810G.
The technical criteria used for these laptops allow you to appreciate their capacity, power, connectivity, and size. You will be able to select the one that suits you best based on your needs in the field.
Updated comparison January 2024 Discover the new rugged PCs, B360, V110, and X600 from GETAC and S15 from Durabook. New versions with updated components and performance!
| Criteria | V110 (2024) | B360 | RC300 | S410 | Z14i | S15 | X600 |
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| Description | An 11.6" rugged and convertible laptop with powerful performance and a sunlight-readable display. Perfect for extreme mobility situations. | One of Getac's best-selling rugged laptops, this powerful 13.3" laptop offers record battery life and numerous options including in-vehicle installation. | The RC300 is the brand new 13.3" rugged laptop from French brand Fieldbook. Powerful, it comes fully equipped by default: 4G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, hot-swappable battery... Discover it now! | A 14" semi-rugged laptop, very powerful and lightweight, perfect for field technicians who need performance. | A 14" ultra-rugged Durabook laptop with the latest generation processor. Ultra-resistant and ultra-connected, it will become indispensable in the field. | The latest iteration of the 15" Durabook laptop, very powerful, customizable, easy to use and comfortable with its professional display and available numeric keypad. | A 15.6" ultra-rugged mobile computer that will operate under the most extreme conditions. A Pro version is available to extend its capabilities. |
| Screen size | 11.6" | 13.3" | 13.3" | 14" | 14" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Yes, capacitive multi-touch with rain mode | No | No | Capacitive multi-touch (optional) | Capacitive multi-touch | No | Capacitive touchscreen (optional) |
| Brightness | Sunlight-readable LumiBond® 1000 nits | Sunlight-readable LumiBond® 1400 nits | 700 nits, sunlight-readable | Sunlight-readable (optional) | High brightness (DynaVue) | High brightness (1000 nits and DynaVue) | Sunlight-readable |
| Resolution (px) | 1920 x 1080px | 1920 x 1080px | 1920 x 1080px | 1366 x 768px (1920x1080 optional) | 1920 x 1080px | 1920 x 1080px | 1920 x 1080px |
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| RAM | 8GB (Max 64GB) | 8GB (Max 64GB) | 16GB | 4GB (Max 32GB) | 8GB (Max 32GB) | 8GB (Max 32GB) DDR5 | 16GB (Max 64GB) |
| Storage | NVMe SSD 256GB (Max 2TB) | NVMe SSD 256GB (Max 2TB) | NVMe SSD 256GB removable | SSD 128GB (Max 1TB) 2nd drive possible | SSD 256GB (Max 512GB) | SSD 256GB (Max 2TB) | SSD 512GB (Max 3TB) |
| WIFI | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11 ax) | Yes, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax | Yes, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax | Yes, 802.11ac | Yes, 802.11ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11 ax) | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 802.11ax |
| Network | 4G/5G/GPS (optional) | 4G/5G/GPS (optional) | 4G LTE included by default | 4G/GPS (optional) | 4G/GPS (optional) | 4G/5G/GPS (optional) | 4G/GPS (optional) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (x2 optional) | Yes x2 | Yes | Yes x2 2.5GBASE-T |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
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| SD card | Optional | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| NFC reader | Optional | No | No | Optional | No | Optional | No |
| Webcam | FHD front-facing and 8MP autofocus rear (optional) | Full HD webcam | 2MP webcam | FHD webcam (optional) | 2MP webcam | 2MP webcam (optional) | FHD webcam |
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| Dimensions | 313 x 238 x 39 mm | 342 x 281 x 34.9 mm | 322 x 233 x 26 mm | 350 x 293 x 42.6 mm | 256 x 280 x 50mm | 375 x 273 x 29.5mm | 412 x 322 x 77.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.1kg | 2.3kg | 2.1kg | 2.7kg | 3.6kg | 2.6kg | 6.05kg |
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| Warranty | 3 years Bumper to Bumper | 5 years Bumper to Bumper | 3 years | 3 years | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years Bumper to Bumper |
| Brand | Getac | Getac | Fieldbook | Getac | Durabook | Durabook | Getac |
| Product sheet | V110 Laptop | B360 Laptop | RC300 Laptop | S410 Laptop | Z14i Laptop | S15 Laptop | X600 Laptop |
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Warranties
Warranty by default
By default, Durabook products come with a 3-year warranty (formerly 2 years). Getac products, on the other hand, benefit from a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Bumper to Bumper Warranty 3 or 5 years from Getac
The "Bumper to Bumper" warranty for Getac rugged laptops is the highest level of warranty offered by Getac. Support and customer service with shipping and collection through a logistics service in Europe included. Priority repair at Getac's facilities.
The complete Bumper to Bumper warranty for a duration of 2 years can be purchased separately and optionally at the time of your product purchase.
Rugged and portable computers designed for mobility
In the professional environment, depending on usage, the need for mobility can be crucial. In the industrial field, for example, it is essential that technicians can move close to production machines. These environments are rarely suited for computer use. When outside computer use is planned, the same applies. This is why these mobility solutions have been designed and thought out.
These computers are portable, can be equipped with touchscreens for some, and are all customizable with numerous options. Therefore, you can create the rugged laptop that suits you!
Connectivity, as well as battery life, in addition to the robustness of these computer equipment make them valuable allies.
Mobility accessories
Just like rugged tablets, laptops are offered with many optional accessories. From docking stations or desks to vehicle equipment, there are numerous options available. Note that each reference has its own suitable accessories.
Operating System
Not long ago, laptops running Windows 7 were still found. With the evolution of processors, this has become increasingly difficult. That is why we recommend selecting computers with Windows 10 or Windows 11. The processors offered are powerful and energy-efficient. You can, if necessary, equip your PC with a virtual machine to mitigate this weakness. As for compatibility with Linux, some references are validated. They even have excellent compatibility with Linux and Windows. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
The most
- The entire set of these computers is at least semi-rugged and therefore can withstand drops and vibrations from heights of 90cm. Additionally, they are designed for intensive use.
- The majority of the presented references are by default or optionally compatible with outdoor use thanks to their screens that are compatible with sunlight readability, also known as "sunlight readable". Note: Sunlight readable does not necessarily mean high brightness but only readable in the sun. Getac's Lumibond technology offers a set of filters that allow for pleasant reading in full sunlight even with very low screen brightness.
- The rugged character inherited from industrial PCs, even down to the components and chassis, allows for increased strength and durability of each model.
- The available options allow for improved connectivity of laptops, thus better adapting them to your needs.
- Are you or your colleagues facing extreme mobility situations but still want access to the internet? 4G modules are available as an option for all our references for "Internet everywhere" access.
- A rugged computer is modular and scalable; that is to say, many options are often available to customize it.
- Few laptops offer a dedicated graphics card. They all use an integrated graphics chipset, even from brands like Panasonic. However, they still provide high graphic performance.
How to choose your rugged portable PC?
Very often, our clients wonder why to choose a rugged or semi-rugged version instead of a consumer laptop. Discover the answer in our dedicated article on our blog.
All of our toughbook references are sold new. We do not offer used equipment. Indeed, it is not possible for us to guarantee the origin and the use that has been made of the product beforehand. Thus, to avoid any additional damage, we only provide new products.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAPTOPS
Where to buy a rugged laptop?
The company Integral System offers the widest catalog of rugged and durable laptops. Several leading brands such as Getac and Durabook are referenced. Don't hesitate to find them directly on the official site.
Why choose a rugged laptop over a consumer version?
The rugged laptop or Rugged Laptop is designed with a durable conception for intensive long-term use in harsh environments (rain, shocks, drops, liquids, vibrations, ...) and in all situations.
What are the compatible operating systems?
Depending on the models, a rugged laptop is compatible with at least one of the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
- Microsoft Windows 7
- GNU/Linux
What are the available screen sizes?
This type of support is available in screen sizes from 11" to 15" including 13" and 14". Specifically, the following dimensions are available:
- 11.6"
- 13.3"
- 14"
- 15"
- 15.6"
Who is this type of laptop intended for?
Rugged PCs or laptops are particularly well-suited for professional collaborators in mobility situations or on-site technicians. They are found in many activities such as logistics, agri-food, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, data collection, industries, factories, ...
What options are available?
Depending on the models and brands, numerous options are available. The following functions are generally found:
- Bluetooth
- 4G LTE
- GPS
- Ethernet RJ45
- Serial port
- NFC
- RFID
- CD reader
- Second hard drive or SSD
- Amount of RAM or memory
- Disk space
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