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  • Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
  • Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
  • Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® 56 continues its tradition of breaking new ground offering unrivaled flexibility in even the most demanding and unpredictable environments. It features six modular areas1, including innovative modular expansion packs (xPAKs) with optical drives, authentication readers, barcode readers, and IO ports—now with new 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps options, a rugged industry first. Over a decade of backwards compatibility1 of docks protects customers’ investments while saving time and resources. Equipped with a powerful Intel Series 2 CPU that makes AI tasks a breeze, the TOUGHBOOK 56 is also the first rugged PC with a 8GB dGPU option that can help further boost graphics and AI tasks. It also is the first rugged2 PC with a FIPS encrypted SSD option as well as the first with a 16:10 aspect ratio is designed for mission-critical workers by fitting more rows of data without the need for scrolling. It features faster DDR5 memory, louder speakers, up to 24 hours of battery life (MobileMark 30), and faster seamless 5G modem option that also supports more wireless carriers. 

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Our rugged devices are 5x more reliable than other business laptops resulting in fewer repairs, reduced downtime and money saved. 

  • The world’s most modular rugged PC with 6 user-replaceable areas and 5,760 combinations1,2
  • First rugged PC available with a powerful 8GB dGPU for enhanced graphics and AI performance
  • Up to 3 Ethernet ports with speeds up to 10Gbps (industry firsts)
  • Up to 24 hours of battery life
  • Over a decade of vehicle dock compatibility
  • First Rugged PC with an 8GB dGPU

    The TOUGHBOOK 56 is powered by the industry’s first 8GB dGPU for demanding graphics and AI tasks. It has 56 AI Accelerators, can perform up to 34.5 overall peak TOPS, 17 TFLOPS of peak FP32, and features the Radiance Display™ Engine for breathtaking visual clarity and fidelity.

  • Industry First 16:10 Aspect Ratio

    The new 16:10 aspect ratio (rugged first) shows more rows of data at once, reducing scrolling and boosting efficiency. It is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The redesigned standard display is also now 59% brighter with 45% more resolution, making the TOUGHBOOK 56 built to perform wherever the job takes you.

  • Innovative Modular Design

    The TOUGHBOOK 56 features six user-upgradeable expansion areas including its battery, memory, storage, and three xPAK areas. The xPAKs include a barcode reader, optical drives, second batteries as well as additional I/O including the industry’s first 10Gbps ethernet and storage including the industry’s first FIPS encrypted drives. This unparalleled customization enables organizations to help futureproof, simplify ordering, shorten lead times, and decrease downtime.

  • Next-Gen Ethernet Connectivity

    With up to three ethernet ports, including a 10 Gbps option (both industry firsts) for faster imaging and file transfers. It also boasts an improved 5G modem (36% faster) as well as Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 times faster) to deliver high performance no matter how you connect.

     

  • Powering the Future of AI

    The TOUGHBOOK 56 processors have up to 16 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores, and an NPU that is a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) engine. The processors intelligently pick which to use for an AI task depending on the type and complexity. They can perform up to 97 overall peak TOPS, which can be further boosted when equipped with the industry’s first 8GB dGPU that can perform up to 34.5 overall peak TOPS.

     
     

     

  • Speeds up to 3.5 Gbps

    The 5G modem supports 4G (LTE, LTE-A) as well as 5G (Sub6, C-band) with speeds up to 3.5 Gbps. It seamlessly connects to the best available network without any disruption or intervention by the user. In addition, it supports FirstNet® (band 14), Private Cellular CBRS (band 48), and has dual SIM (physical SIM + eSIM) for maximum flexibility.

  • The Next Level of Security

    The TOUGHBOOK 56 is the only rugged laptop that comes standard with OPAL encrypted SSD’s and has available FIPS encrypted SSD’s. Also included with every unit is software encryption. Add TOUGHBOOK Total Defense for full end-to-end protection and TOUGHBOOK Guard for supply chain security that detects tampering before the device arrives. The TOUGHBOOK 56 is engineered to safeguard your data from the inside out.

Display

Display

14” 16:10 WUXGA (opt. 1000 nit gloved touch)

Physical Characteristics

Weight

4.66 lbs (4.99 lbs Touch model)

Power Characteristics

Battery

12 hours (24 with optional 2nd battery) – MobileMark 30

Ports & Expansions

Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C x2, Optional USB-C, USB-A (up to 2), Optional MicroSDXC, HDMI, Optional VGA, Ethernet (up to 3 & up to 10 Gbps), Optional True Serial, Audio In/Out, Dual SIM (4FF, eSIM), Docking Connector1, Optional DVD Drive, Optional Blu-ray Drive

Standards

Durability

Rugged

Testing

3’ Drop, MIL-STD-810H, IP53

System

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth®, Optional GPS, Optional 5G (Sub6 + C-band)

Technology

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® Processor 235H
(optional Ultra 7 265H)
Featuring Intel® AI Boost

Operating System

Windows® 11 Pro;
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1

Warranty

Warranty

3-year limited warranty, parts and labor

Specification Sheets

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