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Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,330RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 61% of tablets
5.7

Value for money

Value for money
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
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70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

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6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.9

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 62%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,330
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Technical Specifications of tablet Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.9

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

5.7
RAM capacity
4 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 45% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
342 points
This tablet scored 342 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 77.4% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 57.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi which is higher than that of 50% of tablets and equal to that of 11.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
65 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 65 W which is faster than in 91.5% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.7% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IP65
This tablet has an IP rating of IP65 which is higher than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of tablets.
Weight
300 g
This tablet weighs 300 g which is lighter than 94.1% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 399 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (800 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    800 nits vs 401 nits
  • 400 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (800 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    800 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 512 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP65 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP65 vs not rated
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 512 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • 30.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (850 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 399 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (800 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    800 nits vs 401 nits
  • 400 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (800 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    800 nits vs 400 nits
  • 194 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (194 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    Below 100% brightness only.
    194 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP65 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP65 vs not rated
  • 38.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (300 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    300 g vs 490 g
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 51.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • 8.4 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (16.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    16.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • 53.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (342 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    342 points vs 729 points
  • 34.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,232 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,232 points vs 1,891 points
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 5.12x more expensive
    Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£1,330 vs £260).
    £1,330 vs £260
  • 24.6% worse value for money
    Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (5.7 vs 7.1).
    5.7 vs 7.1
  • 4.81x less popular
    Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 34.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,232 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,232 points vs 1,891 points
  • 53.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (342 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    342 points vs 729 points
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • 51.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 8.4 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (16.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    16.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 96.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (272 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    272 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
TechnoBabble
≈ estimated
02/12/2020
Hands-on review · durability, battery and usability
Verdict
Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G is very tough without sacrificing usability, and nothing else on the market is comparable.
9.0
LVLONE Tech
≈ estimated
29/06/2020
Hands-on review · buttons, speaker and hiking tests
Verdict
Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G is a top choice for rugged field work, though its cameras are only decent.
9.0
TK Bay
≈ estimated
24/06/2020
Hands-on review · barcode, app and display tests
Verdict
Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G is a rugged workhorse for field work and should serve well for years.
9.0
Kevin The Tech Ninja
≈ estimated
12/10/2020
Hands-on review · battery, display and durability overview
Verdict
Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G has modest hardware, but it is fine for field work and a worthwhile upgrade.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB)

  • Extreme durability with MIL-STD-810H and IP65 certifications, surviving 6-foot drops and liquid spills
  • Highly outdoor-viewable display with 800-1000 nits of brightness and anti-reflective coating
  • Dual hot-swappable batteries allow for continuous operation without powering down
  • Very loud speakers (up to 94dB) capable of being heard in noisy industrial or outdoor environments
  • Five customizable physical buttons for quick access to apps, cameras, or barcode scanners
  • Reliable connectivity with support for 4G LTE, FirstNet (Band 14), and dual nano-SIM slots
  • Responsive touchscreen that works with gloves and has a specialized rain-sensing mode

What customers don't like about Panasonic Toughbook A3 4G (4GB + 64GB)

  • High starting price (around $2,699) makes it inaccessible for typical consumer use
  • Dated hardware including a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and only 4GB of RAM
  • Ships with older Android 9.0 Pie operating system
  • Cumbersome access to the MicroSD slot, which is located under the battery
  • Occasional frame skips and performance slowdowns during navigation or scrolling
  • Bulky optional attachments, such as the integrated barcode reader gadget
  • Screen glare issues due to the glossy overlay and present pulse-width modulation (PWM) at all brightness levels

Verdict

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK A3 is a fully rugged 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) outdoor-readable IPS display with up to 800-nit brightness and specialized glove and rain touch modes. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage, supported by integrated 4G LTE and dual SIM capabilities. Its primary advantages include a highly durable design certified to MIL-STD-810H and IP65 standards, five user-programmable physical buttons, and a unique dual hot-swappable battery system that provides approximately 9 hours of runtime with standard cells. However, its performance is based on an older mid-range chipset, it initially shipped with the now-dated Android 9.0 operating system, and some users may find the 16:10 aspect ratio less ideal for certain document-heavy tasks compared to taller screen formats.

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