On 1 October 2026, Getac announced in a press release from Telford (United Kingdom) the next generation of the UX10-EX tablet: a fully rugged 10.1-inch device with ATEX and IECEx certification for Zones 2 and 22, which is at the same time positioned as a Copilot+ PC with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor. For companies in chemicals, utilities, and oil and gas, this is noteworthy for two reasons: the device combines hazardous-area certification with current AI hardware, and according to the data sheet the new generation differs from the previous one in several respects. This article summarizes what Getac itself states, compares the new values with the previous ones, and says openly what the sources do not answer clearly. All information on the new generation comes from Getac (press release of 1 October 2026, product page and product data sheet); we have not tested the device ourselves.
The press release and the Getac product page give the following key data for the new generation:
To put the computing power in context: Microsoft describes Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 devices with an NPU that delivers more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS), and explicitly names the Intel Core Ultra 200V series as a Copilot+ platform. The 48 TOPS stated by Getac are above this threshold.
The following table compares the values from the previous manufacturer data sheet of the UX10-EX (Getac, as of 21.04.2026) with the information on the new generation (Getac product data sheet, generated on 23.09.2026, and press release of 1.10.2026). Only values are listed that both sources state or for which the previous data sheet explicitly gave no figure.
| Feature | Previous data sheet | New generation |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th generation), optionally i5-1245U vPro, i7-1255U, i7-1265U vPro | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V, optionally Core Ultra 7 266V (Series 2) |
| NPU | not stated | Intel AI Boost, up to 48 TOPS |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4, optionally 16 or 32 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X (Memory on Package), other sizes not stated |
| SSD | 256 GB, optionally 512 GB or 1 TB | 256 GB, optionally 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E (AX211), Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7 (BE201), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt 4 | 1 port | 2 ports |
| Rear camera | 8 MP, autofocus | 13 MP, autofocus |
| Standard battery | 11.1 V, typ. 4200 mAh (min. 4080 mAh) | 11.61 V, typ. 4070 mAh (min. 3800 mAh) |
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.15 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 55 °C | -21 to 55 °C |
| Display, ingress protection, standard | 10.1 inch WUXGA, 1000 nits, IP66, MIL-STD-810H | unchanged |
| Ex marking | Ex II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc; Ex II 3D Ex ic op is IIIC T130°C Dc | unchanged |
Two rows deserve a second look. First, the weight: the difference from 1.38 to 1.15 kilograms results from the two data sheets, and Getac gives no explanation; Getac also points out that weight and dimensions vary depending on configuration and accessories. Second, the memory: the new data sheet lists only 16 GB and, unlike the previous one, does not list larger versions. Whether the memory can be expanded later is not stated there. If you run software with high memory requirements, you should check the 16 GB against your own requirements before switching the fleet.
In the product data sheet of the new generation, Getac gives two markings: “Ex II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc” for gas atmospheres and “Ex II 3D Ex ic op is IIIC T130°C Dc” for dust atmospheres. The marking includes equipment group II and category 3, for gas group IIC with temperature class T4, and for dust group IIIC with the temperature figure T130 °C. The press release itself does not state these details. They appear only in the product data sheet (PDF) and in the specification table of the Getac product page.
What does not follow from this is important. The marking states the conditions for which the device has been tested. Which zone actually applies in operation, and whether the marking matches it, is determined by the operator in the explosion protection documentation. This cannot be derived from a product announcement.
A brief note on zones: Zone 2 (gas) and Zone 22 (dust) designate areas in which an explosive atmosphere does not normally occur, or only briefly. A device is approved only for the zone for which it was tested; certification for Zone 0/20 does not follow automatically. The zone classification, the differences between the zones and the question of when a device has to be zone-certified at all are explained in the article ATEX and Ex protection: when a device must be zone-certified.
The Getac documents are not consistent at one point. The introduction on the product page says the tablet offers an “optional” ATEX and IECEx certification for Zone 2/22. The specification table on the same page and the product data sheet, however, say “ATEX & IECEx certified” without any restriction, and the press release speaks of a tablet “featuring” ATEX and IECEx certifications. Whether the certification is included in every configuration or is a separate version or order option cannot be determined with certainty from the public sources.
Practical consequence: before ordering, have the specific configuration confirmed in writing, including whether it carries the Ex marking. This applies in particular if you add options such as mobile data, a larger SSD or accessories: for Ex use, what counts is how the device is certified as a whole.
The press release names as “intrinsically safe design elements” rubber covers on guide pins and exposed metal parts, as well as sealed ports and a screen protector. According to Getac, they are intended to help rule out the risk of electrical sparks that could ignite an explosive atmosphere. Whether these measures are new compared with the predecessor or were also present there is not stated in the release. Nor does it explain how the ports are to be used in zone operation. With two Thunderbolt ports and one USB port in particular, this is a question for Getac and for the explosion protection specialist responsible for your site, before cables are plugged in within the Ex area.
Approvals for North America, for example under Class I, Division 2, are not mentioned in the Getac documents we reviewed (press release, product page, product data sheet). Anyone who needs such an approval should request it separately and not rely on the European ATEX marking.
According to Getac, the NPU can accelerate AI-driven tasks and real-time analytics on site (“at the edge”); on the product page Getac names data collection and real-time decision-making as the purpose. What that means in practice depends on the software used: an NPU only helps applications that address it. A maintenance app that makes no use of it will run on the new generation without problems, but does not benefit from the 48 TOPS. How an NPU works, what the designation Copilot+ PC technically requires and where the limits of local AI lie is covered in the article Copilot+ PC and NPU: what the new device class offers.
For companies with Ex areas, one point is relevant in practice: local processing means that measurements, photos of plant components or inspection reports can stay on the device. Whether this is an advantage for your data protection or network requirements must be judged on the basis of your applications. The release itself makes no statement on this, and we do not yet have any field reports from Ex use.
The step from Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7 only pays off if the access points in the plant also support the standard and the 6 GHz band is permitted at the site. In a facility with an older WLAN infrastructure, even the new generation connects only at the level of the existing technology. The background and limits are covered in the article Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 in Industrial Environments.
The new generation has two Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of the previous one; according to Getac, they are intended to offer high transfer rates when connecting several devices. What Thunderbolt 4 actually delivers compared with a simple USB-C port and when it is superfluous is explained in Thunderbolt 4 on the rugged laptop. For Ex use, there is one further peculiarity: according to the ATEX article, Ex devices are offered with accessories tested specifically for Ex use. Which accessories are intended for the UX10-EX is stated in the Getac accessory catalog for the device; you should have the approval of the respective accessory confirmed.
The Getac product page assigns the UX10-EX to four areas: utilities (for example meter reading and installation, operational safety, asset management, mobile geographic information systems), industry and manufacturing (for example inspection and compliance, warehouse management, plant monitoring), natural resources (mining, forestry), and oil and gas (for example remote assistance, asset management, field analysis). The press release names utilities, manufacturing, and oil and gas as target groups. Whether Zone 2/22 is the right framework at all for a specific site is determined by the risk assessment; the industry page Industry gives an overview of the typical requirements for rugged devices in the plant, without replacing the zone question.
The UX10-EX is not the only Ex tablet in the range. According to the product pages, four further Getac Ex models are listed alongside the UX10-EX (the range also includes Ex variants from Durabook, see the ATEX article):
Screen size and zone are the differences immediately apparent on the product pages. Anyone who needs Zone 0/20 will, according to the product pages, find only the EX80 among the Getac models; for Zone 2/22 several devices are available.
In its press release of 1 October 2026, Getac writes that the new generation is “available now”. The sources give no information on delivery times and availability in Germany. Please ask the RobustBook team about this.
According to Getac, for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22, i.e. for areas with gas or dust atmospheres that do not normally occur, or only briefly. According to the documents, the device is not specified for Zone 0/20 or Zone 1/21.
The Getac page calls it “optional” in the introduction, but lists it without restriction in the specification table. Confirm the configuration before ordering.
According to Microsoft, a Windows 11 device with an NPU that delivers more than 40 TOPS. According to Getac, the UX10-EX reaches up to 48 TOPS. Whether your applications benefit depends on the software.
Compared with the previous data sheet, the new generation of the Getac UX10-EX brings an NPU, Wi-Fi 7, a second Thunderbolt port, 16 GB of memory as the only size stated, a rear camera with 13 instead of 8 megapixels, an operating temperature range extended to -21 °C and a lower weight. Instead of a 12th-generation Intel Core i, the device now contains a Core Ultra Series 2. The display, IP66, MIL-STD-810H and the Ex marking for Zone 2/22 remain unchanged. What remains open is whether the Ex certification is included in every configuration; you should have this confirmed before ordering. When choosing between the Ex models in the range, the RobustBook advisors will be glad to help, among other things with the question of which zone and which marking suit your area of use.