Rugged tablets are those that an unusually strong design and body. These tablets are resistant to rough handling, being dropped or being under pressure, like in combat zones or underwater. As such these tablets resistant to water, dust, and extreme temperatures to some extent.

These tablets are ideal for those who use them while traveling, trekking, hiking, or if your job involves you staying outdoors most of the time. While the outer shell needs to be strong the core too needs to be of equal strength and speed.

Here are the best rugged tablets of 2018.

• Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1

This is a great rugged tablet to own if your work involves you staying outdoors most of the time. The tablet has a sturdy design that allows it to handle a drop of 180 cm, thanks to the amazing shock resistance capacity it has. This rugged tablet has been designed with special care to the display that allows the user to use the tablet comfortably even in bright light. If battery life is a concern, then we won’t recommend this particular rugged tablet as it does not have an impressive battery life as compared to the other models.

• Getac F110

This is one of the all-rounder rugged tablets in the market. It not only handles drops, but also extreme temperatures and moisture. And the tablet is lightweight, considering the sturdiness it offers. It comes with a dual battery system that you may swap when one runs out and has the latest Intel 6 ^th Gen processors. The only drawback its users have faced is the lack of ample ports to connect external devices.

• HP ElitePad 1000

This model is a rugged tablet and laptop combined into one. It is strong enough to handle a drop from 6 feet on to a concrete ground and comes with the best business features as compared to the other tablets in its category. It is equipped with biometric security that helps you keep your important data safe.