The Panasonic Toughpad FZ B2 is an unstoppable little beast. Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-B2 demonstrates what it takes to endure an industrial workday. It wowed us with its appearance and performance. However, flaws were discovered, particularly in the screen and cameras.
The robust nature of Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-B2 is immediately apparent at first contact. In the haptics, we discover a lot of edges and flaws. For its HP Pro Slate 8, which has a good-looking, sleek design, HP takes an entirely different approach. Panasonic, on the other hand, guarantees Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-B2 will not be harmed if dropped from a height of 180 cm (6 ft).
The housing on the Panasonic Toughpad FZ B2 is also dustproof and waterproof, according to the IP65 protection rating. This IP certification is also found on Sony's Xperia Z3. Because our review sample has a barcode scanner, its weight increases from 540 to 590 grams (19 to 21 oz). By approximation, the additional module protrudes from the back. Our 7-inch tablet is powered by an Intel Celeron N2930 processor. In idle mode, the CPU's base speed is 1.83 GHz, however, it dips to about 500 MHz. The TDP is 7.5 watts, according to the manufacturer. Windows tablets and tiny laptops also use the quad-core CPU. Panasonic, on the other hand, uses a far more powerful Intel Core i5 CPU in their Windows range. In the competition, Qualcomm modules may be discovered. The GPU is the graphics card built into the CPU. In the tablet market, Intel's HD Graphics (Bay Trail) is in the higher mid-range.
Accessories and warranty information
Panasonic included a strap and a microfiber cloth with Panasonic Toughpad FZ B2. On the manufacturer's website, you may find a range of additional accessories. A bigger 4-cell battery, for example, maybe appealing. There is also a station that matches the docking port. A capacitive stylus, a variety of power adapters, backpacks, and carriers are just a few of the items available. Panasonic's accessories website does not include any specific costs.
Warranty
The Panasonic FZ-B2 comes with a 3-year guarantee, which is a nice touch. When the gadget is registered, it also activates three months of accidental damage coverage. Other, less expensive competitors, such as Sony's Xperia Z3, only provide a 24-month warranty.
Handling & Input Devices
Finger inputs are available thanks to a 5-point multi-touch screen. The capacitive touchscreen is extremely sensitive and precise. The glove mode is very important for industrial applications. A stylus is offered as an alternative. The upper-edge buttons are fairly close together, making them difficult to use with heavier work gloves. The power button has a distinct rim that distinguishes it from the others. The drop of the keys is just right, and it isn't too lengthy.
Simply said, Panasonic Toughpad FZ B2 creates a strong first impression. As previously stated, the Panasonic Toughpad FZ B2 relies on Intel performance components. There is no Turbo mode on Intel's Celeron N2930, which runs at up to 1.8 GHz. Using Geekbench to analyze the processor's performance, our review sample positions itself ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Tab Active, but 18% below our evaluated Sony Xperia Z3.