Waterproof tablet: 6 models with IP67 compared

“Waterproof” is not a term from the standard. What is meant is the second digit of the IP code: 7 stands for temporary immersion, 8 for continuous immersion. Of the 34 tablets in the rugged tablet overview, 6 meet this requirement, all of them with IP67. The other 28 carry IP65 or IP66 and are protected against water jets, not against immersion.

All values come from the data sheets on robustbook.bitblade.io, and the overview is dated 26.10.2026. Where a data sheet does not state a value, the cell says “not stated”. Nothing is estimated.

6 waterproof tablets with IP67 at a glance

Each model row links to the product page. The MIL-STD column gives the standard and, where the data sheet states it, the drop height. Four of the six models run Android, two run Windows.

Swipe sideways for all columns

The data sheets give the drop height as a manufacturer statement on drops: 1.80 m for the ZX80 and the EX80, 1.8 m for the ZX80W, 1.2 m for the Fieldbook N101. For the ZX80-EX and the Fieldbook N80G2 the data sheet states no drop height. The two Fieldbook data sheets list no MIL-STD certification.

What IP67 and IP68 test

The IP code is defined in the standard IEC 60529, published in Germany as DIN EN 60529. The first digit describes protection against dust, and 6 means dust-tight. The second digit describes protection against water: digits 5 and 6 test water jets, 7 tests temporary immersion and 8 continuous immersion.

For IP67 the test is fixed: the device sits in water for 30 minutes with its lowest point 1 m below the surface. For IP68 the standard sets neither depth nor duration. Manufacturer and user agree on both, and the conditions must be more severe than for IP67. Two devices rated IP68 are therefore only comparable once both figures are known. The digits are summarised, among others, by TÜV (in English); the standard itself is listed by the IEC.

How a test runs, where its limits lie and which depths manufacturers state under IP68 is covered in the articles IP67 in detail and IP68 in detail. We do not repeat that here.

What counts for this page is the finding from the data sheets: the highest rating among our tablets is IP67. If you need immersion deeper than 1 m or longer than 30 minutes, we have no documented rating for you. In that case ask the manufacturer for depth, duration and type of water before you plan on a device.

IP65 and IP66: water jets, not immersion

28 of the 34 tablets in the rugged tablet overview carry IP65 (12 devices) or IP66 (16 devices). Both ratings test water jets from any direction, IP66 with a stronger jet. A tablet rated IP66 has not necessarily passed the immersion test. Conversely, a tablet rated IP67 has not necessarily passed the water-jet test.

If you hose a tablet down or use it in heavy rain, you therefore need the 5 or the 6 in the rating. If you expect it to fall into water, you need the 7. If you need both, look for both ratings in the data sheet. The two water-jet tests are explained in the articles IP65 in detail and IP66 in detail.

Examples with IP66 are the Durabook R8 with 8 inches, the Durabook R11 with 11.6 inches, the Getac ZX10 G2 with 10.1 inches and the RuggON VULCAN 10A with 10.4 inches. All 34 tablets with rating, display and operating system are listed in the rugged tablet overview.

Which waterproof tablet suits your use

Four questions narrow down the six models, and a fifth concerns explosion protection.

• Operating system: Android 15.0 runs on the ZX80 and the ZX80-EX, Android 12 on the N80G2 and Android 9.0 Pie on the N101. The ZX80W has Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, the EX80 Windows 10 Pro.
• Size and weight: Five models have 8 inches. The ZX80 and the ZX80W weigh 590 g, the N80G2 600 g, the ZX80-EX 780 g and the EX80 1.48 kg. The N101 is the only one with 10.1 inches and weighs 970 g.
• Drops and standard: Only the four Getac models carry a MIL-STD certification, MIL-STD-810H for the ZX80, the ZX80W and the ZX80-EX, MIL-STD-810G for the EX80. The two Fieldbook models state no MIL-STD rating.
• Temperature: According to the data sheets the ZX80 and the ZX80W operate from -29 °C to 63 °C, the N101 and the N80G2 from -20 °C to +60 °C, the ZX80-EX from -21 °C to 55 °C and the EX80 from -21 °C to 50 °C.
• Explosion protection: The ZX80-EX is listed for Zone 2/22, the EX80 for Zone 0/20. The details are on the ATEX tablet page.

The data sets one limit: according to the data sheets, every tablet with a display larger than 10.1 inches carries IP65 or IP66. If you need 12 inches or more, you therefore choose between jet protection and display size, for example with the Getac K120 at 12.5 inches and IP66 or the Getac G140 at 14 inches and IP66.

In short: for Windows applications in field service, the Getac ZX80W with 590 g, MIL-STD-810H and a drop up to 1.8 m is a candidate. For Android, the Getac ZX80 is the choice with MIL-STD-810H. If you do not need a MIL-STD certification, the Fieldbook N80G2 is the light option and the Fieldbook N101 the larger one. For use in salt water, at depths beyond 1 m or for continuous operation under water, none of the six is documented.

Two notes on the data. The German manufacturer data sheet for the ZX80 (dated 01.06.2026) states IP66 on its first page and IP67 in the certification table, while the English version states IP67 in both places. The table above follows the data sheet on our site with IP67. If you plan to use the device for immersion, have the manufacturer confirm the rating. There is no manufacturer data sheet for the EX80 any more, so its values come from our own records.

Frequently asked questions

Is IP67 the same as waterproof?

Only for the tested case: 30 minutes at 1 m water depth, after which no harmful quantity of water may have entered. The test says nothing about greater depth, longer time or moving water. Whether the tablet can still be operated under water is not part of the test.

Is there a tablet with IP68 in the range?

No. In the data sheets of the tablets we carry, the highest rating is IP67. IP68 is only meaningful with the manufacturer’s depth and duration. The article IP68 in detail explains why.

Is a shockproof tablet also waterproof?

Not necessarily, because drops and water are tested separately. The Fieldbook N101 carries IP67 and states drops from 1.2 m, but no MIL-STD certification. The Getac ZX80 carries IP67 and MIL-STD-810H and states drops up to 1.80 m. With IP65 and IP66 it is often the other way round: many of these tablets carry MIL-STD-810H but are not tested for immersion.

Is IP65 enough for use in the rain?

IP65 tests water jets from any direction, and rain usually stresses a housing less than a jet of water. IP65 does not cover immersion. If the tablet can fall into water, choose IP67. The rugged tablet overview lists the 12 devices with IP65.

Does the rating last over the years?

The rating applies to the delivered condition. Seals age, flaps are not always closed completely, and drops can distort the housing. Dry a tablet after immersion before you open flaps or plug in cables, and rinse it with clean water after salt water. More on this is in the article IP67 in detail.