The TOUGHBOOK 56 redefines rugged performance with six user-replaceable modular areas, the industry's first 8GB dGPU, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 AI processors, up to 24 hours of battery life, and a first-of-its-kind 16:10 aspect ratio display. Built for the most demanding environments on the planet.
6 user-replaceable areas with over 5,760 possible configurations. xPAK expansion slots support optical drives, auth readers, barcode scanners, and I/O — including industry-first 10 Gbps Ethernet.
The first rugged PC with an 8GB discrete GPU featuring 56 AI Accelerators, up to 34.5 peak TOPS, and the Radiance Display Engine for breathtaking visual clarity.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 vPro (optional Ultra 7) with up to 16 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores, a dedicated NPU, and up to 97 overall peak TOPS for advanced AI workloads.
12-hour standard battery with optional second battery module extending runtime to 24 hours (MobileMark 30). Stay operational through the longest shifts.
Optional 5G modem (Sub6 + C-band) with speeds up to 3.5 Gbps — 36% faster than previous gen. Wi-Fi 7 is 2.4x faster. Dual SIM (physical + eSIM), FirstNet Band 14 ready.
Comes standard with OPAL encrypted SSDs. Optional FIPS encrypted SSD — a rugged first. TOUGHBOOK Total Defense and Guard options for full end-to-end supply chain protection.
14" WUXGA 16:10 display (a rugged first) shows more data rows without scrolling. Up to 1000-nit gloved touch option. Corning Gorilla Glass. 59% brighter with 45% more resolution.
Over a decade of backwards compatibility with vehicle docks protects existing infrastructure investments. Standard models work with your existing fleet of docks.
Tested and validated for 3-foot drops. Built for the environments where most consumer laptops immediately fail.
Military standard testing across drops, vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, humidity, and altitude.
Rated for dust ingress protection and water spray resistance. Engineered for outdoor and field environments.
| Model | FZ-56 |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 Pro | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1 |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 vPro® 235H (optional Ultra 7 265H) — Featuring Intel AI Boost NPU |
| Durability | Rugged — MIL-STD-810H, IP53, 3 ft Drop Tested |
| Display | 14" 16:10 WUXGA — Optional 1,000-nit Gloved Touch |
| Memory | DDR5 RAM (user upgradeable) |
| Battery | 12 hours standard | 24 hours with optional 2nd battery (MobileMark 30) |
| GPU Option | Industry-first 8GB dGPU — 34.5 peak TOPS, 56 AI Accelerators, Radiance Display Engine |
| Ports & Expansion | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ×2, 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), Optional DVD/Blu-ray Drive, Docking Connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth®, Optional GPS, Optional 5G (Sub6 + C-band) up to 3.5 Gbps |
| Weight | 4.66 lbs | 4.99 lbs (Touch model) |
| Security | OPAL Encrypted SSD (standard), Optional FIPS Encrypted SSD (rugged first), Software Encryption Included |
| Modular Areas | 6 user-replaceable areas: Battery, Memory, Storage, xPAK ×3 — 5,760+ configurations |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty, Parts & Labor |
† dGPU model is not compatible with vehicle docks, has no docking connector, and its RAM, Left & Rear Expansion Areas are not user-replaceable. ‡ FIPS excludes fully rugged category.
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