Getac S410 (14-Inch, 2017)

Rugged construction. Incredibly bright screen. Good results on benchmark tests. Excellent battery life when both batteries are installed.

Low-resolution LCD panel.

Performance and Conclusions An Intel Core i7-6600U processor with integrated Intel HD graphics 520 helped the S410 return a class-leading score of 3,349 points on the PCMark 8 Work Conventional test. Translation: It's fast when you need it to do...

Solid performance ; Super bright display ; Rugged and durable ; Extraordinary battery life ; Nice bouncy keyboard ; Good Webcam

Can get pricey ; Tinny audio

The Getac S410 earned its rugged, tough-as-nails reputation as we tried drowning it, shooting it, throwing it, and then it wowed us again with over 24 hours of battery life

quick-release primary 2.5-inch SATA III bay ; more rigid lid than the Toughbook CF-54 ; modern Intel 8th gen CPU options ; strong semi-rugged chassis ; generally quiet fan noise

base SKU is missing keyboard backlight, webcam, VGA, and other common features ; display backlight could be brighter for base SKU ; pulse-width modulation for brightness control ; trackpad keys have uneven feedback ; more difficult serviceability ;...

The closest competitor to the Getac S410 at the moment is the Panasonic Toughbook CF-54. The Getac is the stronger option if performance is priority because of its faster CPU and GPU options, more rigid display, quieter fans, louder speakers, and...

Solid, rugged chassis ; Plenty of ports ; Carrying handle

Low-resolution display ; Underpowered ; No dedicated graphics ; Small trackpad

Getac's redesigned S410 could be a formidable outdoor device configured to the hilt, but the entry-level version fails to impressive on account of its low-resolution washed out display and lacklustre power.