The Zebra ET8x is a 12-inch tablet with Windows 11 Pro and a detachable keyboard. Zebra sells two models under that name: the ET80 with WLAN and the ET85, which adds cellular and GPS. There are concrete reasons to look for an alternative. On 20 October 2026 the ET85 product page on zebra.com carries the note “End of Sale”. Another reason: the fleet is to gain a second manufacturer, or a tender asks for comparison quotes. This article sets the Zebra figures beside datasheet values of tablets from our range. We do not sell Zebra devices. All statements about Zebra come from zebra.com and were retrieved on 20 October 2026; the current manufacturer data for your configuration always takes precedence. What a mobile data terminal is and which form factors exist is already covered in the article mobile data terminal or rugged tablet; this article is about replacing one specific device.
The Zebra datasheet for the ET80 and ET85 gives these values for both models:
Two points on the Zebra pages deserve a check before you decide. First: the ET85 product page shows “End of Sale” and the note “Replaces XSLATE R12”; the ET80 page we retrieved did not carry that note. Whether and for how long you can still get the ET8x is something Zebra or your reseller can answer. Second: Zebra writes on the ET85 page that technical and software support, including operating system updates and security patches, requires a Zebra OneCare service plan.
The ET4 series is a different device class: Android instead of Windows, 8 or 10.1 inches, as a plain tablet; Zebra lists keyboards only via Bluetooth or USB. The ET40 has WLAN, the ET45 adds cellular. More on this in the Android section. The ET51, ET56, ET60 and ET65 models are covered in the article Zebra ET51/ET56 and ET60/ET65: data and alternatives.
A tablet that replaces the ET8x has to do more than match its size. The Zebra datasheet shows the points on which a switch is decided. The operating system is Windows 11 Pro, so the same desktop software runs as before. The display is about 12 inches. The keyboard attaches and detaches, so the device serves as a tablet in the vehicle and as a laptop in the office. You swap the battery during operation when the second battery is fitted. Serial ports and Ethernet come through the expansion. Cellular exists only on the ET85.
No tablet in our range covers all of these points in the same way. Which deviations matter to you depends on the use. If the device is used only in the vehicle, it needs no keyboard with a hinge. If you fill in forms in a Windows application, it does. The next sections therefore set values side by side and name what the datasheets leave out.
The table shows the core data from our datasheets. The top row repeats the Zebra values. The watt-hours are calculated as voltage times capacity and apply per battery. A runtime cannot be derived from them, because it depends on display, radios and load.
| Model | Display | Brightness | Protection and test standard | Weight | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra ET80/ET85 (manufacturer data) | 12 inch. 2160 x 1440 | 800 nits | IP65, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD 461G | 1.3 kg. keyboard 0.84 kg | 39.8 Wh; optional second battery 25.8 Wh (hot swap) |
| RuggON SOL 7 | 12 inch, 2160 x 1440 | 1000 nits | IP65, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G | 1.5 kg | two hot-swap batteries, about 35 Wh each |
| Getac K120 | 12.5 inch. 1920 x 1080 | 1200 nits | IP66, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G | 1.7 kg | two hot-swap batteries, about 23 Wh each |
| Getac F110 G7 | 11.6 inch. 1920 x 1080 | 1200 nits | IP66, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G | 1.49 kg | two hot-swap batteries, about 31 Wh each |
| Durabook R11 | 11.6 inch. 1920 x 1080 | 1000 nits (optional) | IP66, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461F | 1.2 kg | one battery, about 44 Wh; optional 6900 mAh |
| Fieldbook P122G2 | 12.2 inch. 1920 x 1200 | 650 nits | IP65, MIL-STD-810G | 1600 g | one battery, about 47 Wh, replaceable without tools |
The product pages do not state the operating system with the same precision for every model. The RuggON SOL 7 runs Windows 11, the Durabook R11 runs Windows 11 Professional, the Fieldbook P122G2 runs Windows 11 Pro. For the Getac F110 G7, Getac describes the device as a Windows tablet. For the Getac K120, our product page gives no operating system; clarify this before you ask for a quote. You will find further models and values in the tablet comparison table.
Resolution: only the RuggON SOL 7 reaches the same picture as the ET8x, with 2160 x 1440 pixels on 12 inches; the other four models are at 1920 x 1080 or 1920 x 1200. On weight, the Zebra tablet at 1.3 kg is lighter than the SOL 7, F110 G7, P122G2 and K120. Add the keyboard and it is 2.14 kg; how much the K120 weighs with its keyboard dock is not stated in our datasheet, so the figures are not directly comparable. At 1.2 kg the Durabook R11 is lighter than all the others, but it has only 11.6 inches. On top of that come the Class 1 Division 2 configurations that Zebra lists for selected models and keyboards, and the three years of warranty from shipment.
Brightness: 1000 nits on the SOL 7 and 1200 nits on the K120 and F110 G7 compare with 800 nits on the ET8x; on the Durabook R11, 1000 nits is optional. For protection, the K120, F110 G7 and R11 list IP66, the ET8x IP65. The operating temperature range runs from -29 °C to 63 °C on the K120 and F110 G7 and from -20 °C to 60 °C on the ET8x. On batteries, the SOL 7, K120 and F110 G7 carry two hot-swappable batteries as standard; on the ET8x the hot-swap second battery is an option with an expansion back. Both batteries together give about 70 Wh on the SOL 7 and about 61 Wh on the F110 G7, against 65.6 Wh on the ET8x with its second battery. How that plays out in daily use depends on load and radio modules.
The SOL 7 also has an RS-232 port as standard and Wi-Fi 7, while the ET8x gets its serial interface through the expansion and has Wi-Fi 6E. The K120 has a LAN port (RJ-45) on the device. Cellular is configurable on the SOL 7 (4G LTE or 5G Sub-6), K120 and F110 G7 (each with optional 5G Sub-6) as well; the datasheet of the R11 lists GPS and 4G LTE. On processors, the ET8x has 11th generation Intel Core, against the 13th generation on the K120 and F110 G7, Core Ultra on the SOL 7 and the 12th generation on the R11.
The ET8x is a 2-in-1 with a keyboard that opens up to 120° on a friction hinge. Our documents show only two counterparts: for the Getac K120 the datasheet lists an optional keyboard dock, and for the Durabook R11 the accessory table lists a clip-on keyboard. For the SOL 7, F110 G7 and P122G2 we have no keyboard information. If you need the laptop feel, ask about these models before the quote whether a keyboard exists and in which version.
According to the Zebra datasheet, the ET40 and ET45 are Android tablets with 8 inches (WXGA, 600 nits, 485 g) or 10.1 inches (WUXGA, 500 nits, 690 g). Both have IP65, a 1.2 m drop test onto concrete to MIL-STD-810H, an operating range of -20 °C to 50 °C and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 4 or 8 GB of memory. Zebra lists the scan engines SE4100, SE4710 and SE55; the warranty is one year. On the page of the ET4 series, Zebra names “Android Enterprise Recommended” among its awards.
Three Android devices from our range come into question. The Getac ZX80 has 8 inches, IP67, 1000 nits, 590 g and an operating range of -29 °C to 63 °C; the manufacturer datasheet gives Android 15.0. The Getac ZX10 G2 has 10.1 inches, IP66, 1000 nits and 906 g, also with Android 15.0 according to the datasheet. The Fieldbook N80 G2 has 8 inches, IP67, 500 nits and 600 g with Android 12. At 590 g the ZX80 is about 105 g heavier than the 8-inch ET40, but brighter (1000 against 600 nits) and better protected with IP67. At 500 nits the N80 G2 is dimmer than the ET40. Our datasheets do not show that these models take part in Android Enterprise Recommended; whether the app you need runs on Android and how long security updates last is covered in the article rugged Windows tablet or rugged Android tablet.
There are cases in which a switch costs more than it brings. If your site operator requires Class 1 Division 2, the table does not help: our Ex tablets Getac K120-EX and F110-EX are certified to ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 according to the datasheet, and the datasheets give no Class and Division rating. What the zones mean is explained in the article ATEX and Ex protection.
The same applies to existing Zebra infrastructure. Docks, vehicle mounts and accessories belong to the individual device: Zebra describes its own docking solution for tablet and laptop mode, and our datasheets name their own docking connectors. When you change brands, plan for new accessories and a new image for device management.
The Zebra product page of the ET85 carried the note “End of Sale” on 20 October 2026. The ET80 page we retrieved did not show that note. Zebra and the reseller can give binding information on availability and phase-out.
On the display, the RuggON SOL 7: 12 inches, 2160 x 1440, Windows 11. On the keyboard, the Getac K120 with its optional keyboard dock and the Durabook R11 with its clip-on keyboard. No model matches in every point; the table above shows the differences.
According to the datasheet, the RuggON SOL 7 offers 4G LTE or 5G Sub-6, and the Getac K120 and F110 G7 offer optional 5G Sub-6. The Durabook R11 lists GPS and 4G LTE. For the Fieldbook P122G2 we evaluated no cellular information beyond a SIM slot.
No. Our range consists of Getac, Durabook, Fieldbook, RuggON and Archos. The Zebra figures in this article come from the datasheets on zebra.com.
If you want a 12-inch Windows tablet with high resolution and hot-swap batteries, look at the RuggON SOL 7. If you need more brightness and IP66 and want a keyboard, compare the Getac K120 and the Durabook R11. If you want a tablet without a keyboard, compare the Getac F110 G7 with the Durabook R11, which at 1.2 kg is the lightest of the five. In the Android case, the Getac ZX80 is the alternative to the 8-inch ET40 and the ZX10 G2 to the 10-inch model. Stay with Zebra if Class 1 Division 2 is mandatory or a Zebra fleet with docks, printers and management keeps running. What no table settles remains open: whether your application runs on the target system and whether the keyboard suits the workplace. The best way to check both is with a device in your hands.
The RobustBook team helps with the selection and names the configuration that fits your use.