12-Inch Enterprise Rugged Windows Tablet Platform with Optional 2-in-1 Keyboard, Intel Core Processing, Wi-Fi 6E, ET85 Cellular Options, IP65 Protection and Modular Enterprise Accessories

Brand: Zebra Technologies
Series: ET8x Series
Models: ET80 / ET85
Category: Rugged Enterprise Tablets
Primary Focus: ET8x Series / ET80 vs ET85 Selection
Operating System: Windows
Display: 12-Inch QHD

Product Overview

The Zebra ET8x Series is a family of rugged 12-inch Windows tablets designed for organizations whose employees work across the field, vehicles, industrial facilities and conventional office environments.

The family consists primarily of:

Zebra ET80 - WLAN Rugged Tablet

and

Zebra ET85 - WLAN + WWAN Rugged Tablet

Both models share the core ET8x enterprise platform, including a 12-inch QHD touchscreen, selected 11th Generation Intel Core processors, Windows operating environment, IP65 sealing, rugged construction, user-replaceable battery and a broad ecosystem of enterprise accessories.

The main distinction is connectivity.

Organizations primarily operating over enterprise Wi-Fi can consider the ET80, while deployments requiring integrated cellular WWAN and applicable GNSS capabilities should evaluate the ET85.

With Zebra's optional rugged keyboard, either platform can transform from a standalone tablet into a laptop-style 2-in-1 mobile workstation.

Important Correction to Older ET8x Information

Some older or generic descriptions of the ET8x Series incorrectly describe it as an:

8-inch Android or Windows tablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

That does not describe the Zebra ET80/ET85 ET8x platform covered here.

The ET80 and ET85 are:

• 12-inch rugged tablets
• Windows-based
• Built around selected Intel Core processors
• Designed for enterprise Windows applications

They should not be confused with Zebra's smaller Android rugged-tablet families.

One Rugged Platform - Multiple Working Environments

The ET8x Series is designed around workers who may need the same computer throughout different parts of their working day.

Depending on accessories and configuration, an ET80 or ET85 can operate as:

• Standalone rugged tablet
• Laptop-style 2-in-1 computer
• Vehicle-mounted computer
• Desktop workstation
• Mobile data-capture terminal
• Field-service computer

This modular approach can be useful when organizations want a common enterprise platform across multiple working environments.

Zebra ET80

The ET80 is the WLAN-focused member of the ET8x Series.

It is appropriate to evaluate when workers primarily connect through:

• Enterprise Wi-Fi
• Office Wi-Fi
• Warehouse wireless networks
• Manufacturing wireless infrastructure
• Site-based WLAN networks

ET80 supports Wi-Fi 6E capability in an appropriate supported operating-system and network environment.

If integrated cellular connectivity is required away from Wi-Fi coverage, evaluate the ET85 instead.

Zebra ET85

The ET85 extends the ET8x platform with applicable:

• Cellular WWAN configurations
• 4G/5G connectivity options
• GNSS capability

This can make the ET85 more appropriate for workers who routinely operate away from enterprise Wi-Fi.

Exact cellular technology, carrier compatibility, SIM/eSIM configuration, GNSS capability and regional certification depend on the specific ET85 part number.

ET80 vs ET85 - Which One?

The correct choice should be based primarily on the connectivity requirement.

Consider ET80 When

• Enterprise Wi-Fi is sufficient
• Integrated cellular connectivity is unnecessary
• The device operates primarily at facilities or Wi-Fi-enabled sites
• Vehicle use does not require independent cellular data
• WLAN-based field operation meets the workflow

Consider ET85 When

• Workers regularly leave Wi-Fi coverage
• Integrated cellular WWAN is required
• 4G/5G connectivity is part of the project
• Applicable integrated GNSS capability is required
• Mobile field connectivity is essential

There is little value in paying for cellular functionality when the deployment will operate entirely through WLAN.

Likewise, choosing ET80 for a project that actually requires integrated mobile broadband can create an unnecessary operational limitation.

Define the connectivity requirement first. Select the model second.

12-Inch QHD Display

ET80 and ET85 use a:

12-inch QHD display

with:

2160 × 1440 resolution

and:

3:2 aspect ratio

The 3:2 format provides useful vertical workspace for enterprise applications including:

• Forms
• Reports
• Technical documents
• Inspection software
• Work orders
• Dashboards
• Windows applications

800-Nit Sunlight-Readable Display

The ET8x display provides:

800-nit brightness

and is designed for sunlight-readable operation.

Zebra also specifies:

• Corning Gorilla Glass
• Anti-reflective treatment
• Anti-smudge treatment

These characteristics support use across changing indoor and outdoor working environments.

Actual visibility depends on ambient conditions, viewing angle, application design and screen settings.

Flexible Touch Operation

The ET8x touchscreen supports:

• 10-point capacitive multi-touch
• Finger operation
• Glove mode
• Wet mode
• Compatible MPP 2.0 active pen input

This allows organizations to adapt the input method to different operational workflows.

Optional 2-in-1 Rugged Keyboard

A defining ET8x accessory is Zebra's optional:

Rugged 2-in-1 Keyboard

When attached, the tablet becomes a laptop-style mobile workstation.

The keyboard provides features including:

• Friction hinge
• Standard-size keys
• Backlighting
• Precision multi-touch touchpad
• Physical click buttons
• Programmable keys

The keyboard is optional and should not be assumed to be included with every ET80 or ET85.

Tablet Mode

Without the keyboard, the ET8x can be used as a conventional rugged touchscreen tablet.

This may be preferable for:

• Walking inspections
• Equipment checks
• Barcode capture
• Field forms
• Photography
• Asset workflows
• Mobile data entry

Laptop-Style Mode

Attach the optional rugged keyboard when the task requires:

• Longer reports
• Email
• Detailed data entry
• Documentation
• Spreadsheet work
• Keyboard-intensive Windows applications

This is the practical meaning of the ET8x 2-in-1 design.

Intel Core Processing

ET8x configurations are available with selected 11th Generation Intel Core processors including:

• Intel Core i7-1180G7 vPro
• Intel Core i5-1140G7 vPro
• Intel Core i5-1130G7

The exact processor depends on the Zebra part number.

The ET8x Series should not be described as using a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Memory Options

Depending on configuration, Zebra documents:

• 8GB LPDDR4x
• 16GB LPDDR4x

Memory is configuration dependent and should be confirmed from the exact part number.

Removable PCIe SSD Storage

ET8x storage options include:

• 128GB PCIe SSD
• 256GB PCIe SSD
• 512GB PCIe SSD

The PCIe SSD is designed to be tool-less user removable.

Windows Operating Environment

The ET8x is a Windows enterprise tablet platform.

Current configurations should be evaluated around the supported Windows 11 Professional 64-bit environment.

The ET80/ET85 should not be presented as offering a user-selectable choice between Android and Windows.

Organizations with existing Windows software should verify application, driver, security and peripheral compatibility before deployment.

Wi-Fi 6E

The ET8x platform supports:

Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11ax

with compatible operating-system, infrastructure and regional support.

This can provide modern enterprise wireless connectivity across:

• Offices
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing facilities
• Service facilities
• Operational sites

Bluetooth

Bluetooth connectivity supports compatible enterprise peripherals and accessories.

Exact peripheral compatibility should be verified before large-scale deployment.

NFC

The ET8x platform includes NFC capability for applicable enterprise identification, card and data-exchange workflows.

Software and card compatibility depend on the intended application.

Optional Integrated 2D Barcode Scanner

Selected ET8x configurations can include Zebra's:

SE4107 2D scan engine

This enables applicable barcode workflows directly from the tablet.

The integrated scanner is configuration dependent and should not be assumed to be present on every ET80 or ET85.

RFID Requirements

The ET8x Series should not automatically be described as containing integrated RFID reading capability.

If an application requires RFID, the exact reader, interface, mounting arrangement, software and ET8x compatibility should be verified separately.

Do not assume compatibility with a particular Zebra RFID sled merely because both products are from Zebra.

13MP Rear Camera

The ET8x platform provides a:

13MP autofocus rear camera

with LED flash and mechanical privacy shade.

Possible enterprise applications include:

• Equipment documentation
• Inspection records
• Condition photographs
• Asset records
• Service documentation

Windows Hello Front Camera

A Full HD autofocus front camera supports applicable:

Windows Hello

authentication.

A mechanical privacy shade is also provided.

Enterprise Security

Depending on configuration, ET8x security capabilities include:

• TPM 2.0
• Windows Hello
• Optional fingerprint reader
• Optional CAC smart-card reader
• NFC/contactless smart-card functionality
• Kensington cable-lock support

Exact security requirements should be defined before selecting the part number.

IP65 Rugged Protection

The ET80 and ET85 are specified with:

IP65 sealing

and rugged testing against applicable:

MIL-STD-810H

requirements.

The standard tablet drop specification is:

4 ft / 1.2 m

With Zebra's optional rugged boot, the specified drop height increases to:

5 ft / 1.5 m

under applicable Zebra test conditions.

These specifications do not mean the device is indestructible or protected against every possible accident.

User-Replaceable Main Battery

The ET8x standard main battery is:

5180mAh / 39.8Wh

and is user replaceable.

This can be valuable for organizations planning devices around longer service lives because the tablet does not depend solely on a permanently integrated battery.

Optional Hot-Swappable Secondary Battery

An optional:

3400mAh / 25.8Wh secondary battery

can be used with the appropriate expansion back.

This supports applicable hot-swap workflows where minimizing downtime is important.

Battery runtime varies according to workload, wireless activity, display brightness, processor utilization, accessories and environmental conditions.

For this reason, a universal fixed “12-hour battery life” should not be assumed for every ET8x deployment.

Vehicle Docking

Zebra offers ET8x vehicle-docking solutions for applicable mobile installations.

Potential deployments include:

• Field-service vehicles
• Utility vehicles
• Transportation operations
• Mobile maintenance
• Public-sector vehicles
• Industrial mobile workstations

Vehicle installation requires appropriate mounting, power and safety planning.

Desktop Docking

A compatible desktop dock allows the same ET8x tablet to transition into a workstation environment.

This can be useful for workers who need one computer across:

Field → Vehicle → Facility → Office

USB Connectivity

The ET8x tablet provides:

• USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
• USB Power Delivery
• USB DisplayPort capability
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Additional interfaces are available through appropriate Zebra docking or expansion accessories.

Ethernet & Serial Expansion

Applicable expansion solutions can provide:

• Gigabit Ethernet
• DB9 serial connectivity

These should not be assumed to be built directly into every tablet configuration.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Zebra Technologies
Series: ET8x
Models: ET80 / ET85
Product Type: Rugged Enterprise Windows Tablets
Form Factor: Tablet / Optional 2-in-1 Keyboard
Display: 12 Inches
Resolution: 2160 × 1440 QHD
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Brightness: 800 nits
Display Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass
Surface Treatment: Anti-reflective and anti-smudge
Touch: 10-point capacitive multi-touch
Touch Modes: Finger, glove and wet
Active Pen: MPP 2.0 compatible
Processor: Selected 11th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 configurations
Operating System: Windows 11 Professional 64-bit on current applicable configurations
Memory: 8GB or 16GB, configuration dependent
Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB removable PCIe SSD, configuration dependent
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E capability
Bluetooth: Supported
NFC: Supported
ET80 WWAN: No integrated WWAN configuration
ET85 WWAN: Available on applicable configurations
GNSS: Applicable ET85 configurations
Rear Camera: 13MP autofocus
Front Camera: FHD Windows Hello camera
Barcode Scanner: Optional SE4107 2D scanner
USB-C: USB 3.2 Gen 2 with USB-PD and DisplayPort
USB-A: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2
Main Battery: 5180mAh / 39.8Wh, user replaceable
Secondary Battery: Optional 3400mAh / 25.8Wh hot-swappable battery
Sealing: IP65
Rugged Testing: MIL-STD-810H
Standard Drop Specification: 1.2 m
With Optional Rugged Boot: Up to 1.5 m
Operating Temperature: Approximately -20°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature: Approximately -30°C to 70°C
Tablet Dimensions: Approximately 308 × 225 × 16 mm
Tablet Weight: Approximately 1.3 kg with standard battery

ET8x Accessory Ecosystem

Depending on the deployment, Zebra offers ET8x accessories including:

• Rugged 2-in-1 keyboard
• Rugged boot
• Vehicle dock
• Desktop dock
• Expansion back
• Secondary battery
• Battery charging accessories
• Kickstand
• Rotating hand strap
• Active MPP 2.0 stylus
• Shoulder strap
• Carrying handle
• CAC reader expansion
• Ethernet/serial expansion solutions
• Power and charging accessories

Accessories are generally optional unless specifically included in the quoted configuration.

Applications

The Zebra ET8x Series may be considered for:

• Field service
• Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Vehicle-based computing
• Equipment inspection
• Maintenance
• Enterprise mobility
• Public-sector field operations
• Windows-based industrial applications

Purpose of Use

The ET8x Series is particularly relevant where organizations need a common rugged Windows platform that can transition between:

• Tablet use
• Laptop-style working
• Vehicle installation
• Desktop workstation use
• Field data capture

The modular approach allows the hardware configuration to be matched more closely to each employee's actual workflow.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

• ET80 or ET85
• Exact Zebra part number
• Quantity
• WLAN-only or cellular requirement
• Regional cellular requirements for ET85
• Processor
• RAM
• SSD capacity
• Windows application compatibility
• Integrated barcode scanner requirement
• Fingerprint requirement
• CAC reader requirement
• Rugged keyboard requirement
• Vehicle dock requirement
• Desktop dock requirement
• Rugged boot requirement
• Secondary battery requirement
• Active pen requirement
• Ethernet/serial requirement
• Current availability
• Regional configuration

Who Should Consider ET8x?

The ET8x Series may be appropriate for organizations requiring:

• Full Windows enterprise applications
• Rugged construction
• Mobile workforce computing
• Vehicle-to-field workflows
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Optional cellular connectivity through ET85
• Replaceable batteries
• Enterprise docking
• Optional barcode data capture
• Laptop-style keyboard capability

Who May Need Another Zebra Tablet Family?

Consider another platform when the requirement is primarily for:

• Android rather than Windows
• Smaller 8-inch form factor
• Lightweight handheld tablet use
• Different integrated data-capture requirements
• Lower-cost general mobility
• A fixed workstation rather than mobile computing

An ET8x should be selected because its capabilities match the workflow, not simply because it is rugged.

How to Select ET80 or ET85

Step 1: Determine whether integrated cellular connectivity is required.

If no, evaluate ET80.

If yes, evaluate the appropriate ET85 configuration.

Step 2: Confirm the Windows application requirements.

Step 3: Select processor, RAM and SSD configuration.

Step 4: Decide whether integrated barcode scanning is required.

Step 5: Select the keyboard according to typing requirements.

Step 6: Select vehicle or desktop docking where applicable.

Step 7: Add rugged boot, secondary battery, stylus and security accessories only where required.

Step 8: Test the complete configuration with the organization's applications and infrastructure before wider deployment.

Warranty

Subject to Zebra's applicable hardware warranty terms, Zebra specifies the ET80 and ET85 with a three-year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from the date of shipment.

Exact entitlement, exclusions, service options and regional coverage should be verified for the supplied configuration and serial number.

Why NEOTECH® UAE?

Choosing an ET8x device is primarily a configuration decision rather than simply choosing a tablet model.

NEOTECH® focuses on helping customers establish the actual requirement first.

• ET80 versus ET85 selection guidance
• WLAN versus cellular requirement review
• Exact Zebra part-number verification
• Processor, RAM and SSD configuration guidance
• Windows application compatibility review
• Barcode-scanner requirement checking
• Keyboard and docking selection
• Battery and rugged-accessory guidance
• Transparent availability and lead-time communication
• UAE-focused quotation and delivery support
• No pressure to purchase unnecessary options

Learn First. Decide Second.

Request a Quote or Order in the UAE

For an accurate Zebra ET8x quotation, please provide:

• Quantity
• ET80 or ET85, if already selected
• Exact Zebra part number, if known
• Industry/application
• WLAN or cellular requirement
• Processor/RAM/storage requirement
• Barcode scanner requirement
• Keyboard requirement
• Vehicle or desktop docking requirement
• Other required accessories

If you are unsure whether ET80 or ET85 is appropriate, simply describe where and how the tablet will be used.

For price, availability or a formal quotation:
Email: support@neotech.ae

Learn First. Decide Second.

Delivery - UAE

Delivery is available within the United Arab Emirates.

Order Cut-Off: 14:00 GST
Handling: 1–2 business days where applicable
Standard Transit: Approximately 3–5 business days after handling
Typical Total Delivery: Approximately 4–7 business days for confirmed available products

For non-stock or special-order configurations, delivery may extend to approximately 10–15 working days or up to 25 working days after payment/order confirmation, depending on supplier/manufacturer availability.

Current availability and lead time should be confirmed against the exact Zebra part number.

FAQ - Zebra ET8x Series

Q: What is the Zebra ET8x Series?
A: The ET8x Series is Zebra's rugged enterprise Windows tablet platform comprising the ET80 and ET85 models.

Q: Is the Zebra ET8x an 8-inch tablet?
A: No. The ET80 and ET85 platform covered here uses a 12-inch display.

Q: What is the ET8x screen resolution?
A: 2160 × 1440 QHD with a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Q: Is Zebra ET8x available with Android?
A: The ET80/ET85 platform covered here is a Windows platform. It should not be described as a user-selectable Android-or-Windows tablet.

Q: Does ET8x use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor?
A: No. ET80/ET85 configurations use selected Intel Core processors.

Q: What is the difference between ET80 and ET85?
A: ET80 is the WLAN-focused model. ET85 adds applicable cellular WWAN configurations and associated GNSS capability.

Q: Does the ET80 support 4G or 5G?
A: Integrated WWAN is not the ET80 configuration. Evaluate an applicable ET85 when cellular connectivity is required.

Q: Does the ET85 support 5G?
A: Applicable ET85 configurations provide cellular capabilities including 5G. Exact regional and carrier compatibility should be confirmed from the specific part number.

Q: Can ET80 and ET85 become laptops?
A: Yes. Zebra offers an optional rugged 2-in-1 keyboard that provides laptop-style operation.

Q: Is the keyboard included?
A: It should not be assumed to be included. The keyboard is an optional accessory/configuration unless specifically stated in the quotation.

Q: Does ET8x have an 8-inch 1000-nit display?
A: No. The ET80/ET85 platform uses a 12-inch QHD display specified at 800 nits.

Q: Can ET8x scan barcodes?
A: Selected configurations can include Zebra's optional SE4107 2D scan engine.

Q: Does ET8x have integrated RFID?
A: Integrated RFID should not be assumed. RFID requirements and compatible hardware should be evaluated separately for the specific application.

Q: Can the ET8x battery be hot-swapped?
A: The main battery is user replaceable. Zebra also offers an optional hot-swappable secondary battery with the appropriate expansion back.

Q: Does ET8x provide a fixed 12-hour battery runtime?
A: NEOTECH® does not present a universal fixed runtime because battery life varies with configuration, workload, screen brightness, wireless use and peripherals.

Q: Is the Zebra ET8x IP65 rated?
A: Zebra specifies IP65 sealing for the ET80/ET85 tablet under its documented test conditions.

Q: What is the standard drop specification?
A: Zebra specifies 4 ft / 1.2 m for the standard tablet and up to 5 ft / 1.5 m with the optional rugged boot under applicable test conditions.

Q: Does ET8x support glove operation?
A: Yes. Zebra specifies glove and wet touch modes in addition to ordinary finger input.

Q: What warranty does Zebra specify for ET80 and ET85?
A: Subject to Zebra's applicable warranty terms, Zebra specifies three years against defects in workmanship and materials from the date of shipment.

Q: Which ET8x should I choose?
A: Start with connectivity. If enterprise Wi-Fi is sufficient, evaluate ET80. If integrated cellular WWAN or applicable GNSS is required, evaluate ET85. Then select the processor, memory, storage and accessories according to the application.

Related Products

• Zebra ET80 Rugged Windows Tablet
• Zebra ET85 Rugged Cellular Windows Tablet
• Zebra ET8x Rugged 2-in-1 Keyboard
• Zebra ET8x Rugged Boot
• Zebra ET8x Vehicle Dock
• Zebra ET8x Desktop Dock
• Zebra ET8x Expansion Back
• Zebra Rugged Tablet Accessories

Helpful Internal Links

• Zebra Rugged Tablets UAE
• Zebra ET80 UAE
• Zebra ET85 UAE
• Rugged Windows Tablets UAE
• Enterprise Tablets UAE
• Industrial Tablets UAE
• Field Service Tablets UAE
• Zebra Enterprise Mobility UAE

Contact - NEOTECH® UAE

For ET80 versus ET85 selection, configuration guidance or quotation:

Email: support@neotech.ae
Address: Store 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, UAE

Disclaimer - NEOTECH® UAE

This page covers the Zebra ET8x Series, specifically the ET80 and ET85 rugged Windows tablet family.

The ET80/ET85 platform should not be confused with Zebra's smaller Android tablet families. ET8x is not an 8-inch Snapdragon Android/Windows platform.

Processor, RAM, SSD, scanner, security hardware, cellular connectivity, keyboard, docks and other accessories vary according to the exact Zebra part number.

ET80 is the WLAN-focused model. Cellular WWAN and applicable GNSS capabilities are associated with applicable ET85 configurations.

Optional accessories are not assumed to be included unless specifically identified in the quotation.

Customers should verify the exact Zebra part number, operating-system requirements, regional configuration, application compatibility, accessories, current availability, lead time and applicable warranty before ordering.

Last Updated: 1 October 2026 (GST, UTC+4)