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Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:20 inchesChipset:Intel Core i5-3437U

Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 7 expert 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
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 65% of tablets
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

4.5

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

â–²Better than 51%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

6.1

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 66%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £880
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB4GB + 128GB

What reviewers say about the Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 7

Reviewers like the good display and smooth performance, but most complain about weak battery life and a bulky, heavy build.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

22%

7.8

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

4.5

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Core i5-3437U
This tablet runs on Intel Core i5-3437U, which is more advanced than 73.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
3840×2560
This tablet has a 3840×2560 screen, which is sharper than 100% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
230 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 230 ppi, which is higher than 64.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
0.9 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.9 MP resolution, which is lower than 92.7% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,180 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,180 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 96.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
110 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 110 W, which is faster than 99.6% of tablets.
Battery life
2 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 2 hours, which is shorter than that of 99.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
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 supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
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 support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
2,350 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 2,350 g, which is heavier than 99.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3840×2560 vs 1920×1200).
    3,840×2,560 vs 1,920×1,200
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core i5-3437U vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core i5-3437U vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 6.11x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (110 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    110 W vs 18 W
  • 9.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (20 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    20 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 45% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core i5-3437U vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core i5-3437U vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 45% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (NVIDIA GeForce 745M vs Mali-G51).
    NVIDIA GeForce 745M vs Mali-G51
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 28.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (837 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    837 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3840×2560 vs 1920×1200).
    3,840×2,560 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 9.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (20 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    20 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 4.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (230 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    230 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 6.11x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (110 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    110 W vs 18 W
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via Mini DisplayPort adapter
  • 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
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 4.1 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.9 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.9 MP vs 5 MP
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 51.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,180 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,180 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 124 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (277 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    277 nits vs 401 nits
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 12.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.0
  • 3.38x more expensive
    Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£880 vs £260).
    £880 vs £260
  • 18.2% worse value for money
    Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.39 vs 7.6).
    6.39 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    2014 vs 2019
  • 124 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (277 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    277 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (930:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    930:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 4.1 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.9 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.9 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 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 tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2 hours vs 10 hours
  • 51.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,180 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,180 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 4.8x heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (2,350 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    2,350 g vs 490 g
  • 4.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    12.5 mm vs 8 mm
  • 134 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (334 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    334 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
08/05/2014
Full review · 20-inch work tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic Toughpad UT-MB5 is a rugged 20-inch 4K tablet with accurate color and strong graphics, but it is very heavy, hot and lasts about two hours.
9.0
focus-review.com
≈ estimated
27/09/2014
User experience · 20-inch 4K tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 has a sharp, magazine-sized 4K screen that suits photographers, but it is big, pricey and its battery drains fast.
6.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
08/01/2013
Hands-on preview · Large 4K tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 is a crisp, responsive 20-inch Windows tablet for professionals, but its weight, short battery and small Photoshop icons limit it.
6.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
06/09/2013
Hands-on test · 20-inch workstation
Verdict
The Panasonic UT-MB5 is a 20-inch 4K tablet built for architects and sales staff, though its short battery and single USB port limit it.
6.9
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
26/09/2014
Lab test · Pro workstation tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic UT-MB5 is a powerful indoor tablet for professionals, but its glossy screen and power draw limit it outdoors and far from sockets.
6.9
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
16/09/2014
Lab test · Workstation tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic UT-MB5 suits photographers and architects who need speed, but its constantly audible fan and fixed 4K gaming resolution limit it.
7.0
4kfilme.de
≈ estimated
06/09/2013
Hands-on test · Large 4K tablet
Verdict
The Panasonic UT-MB5 feels solid and looks premium, but at 2.36 kg with about 2 hours of battery, it is not easy to carry while travelling.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Stunning 20-inch 4K IPS display with exceptional color accuracy (Delta E 1.38) and wide viewing angles.
  • Highly precise optional Electronic Touch Pen with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity using infrared technology.
  • Solid build quality featuring a magnesium alloy frame and glass fiber casing that meets business-rugged standards.
  • Responsive performance with an Intel Core i5 processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics.
  • Unique 15:10 aspect ratio ideal for viewing full-size A3 blueprints and professional designs.

What customers don't like about Panasonic UT-MB5 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely short battery life, typically lasting only 1 to 2 hours under standard use.
  • Prohibitively high launch price (approx. $5,999), making it a niche investment for most.
  • Significant weight (approx. 5.3 to 5.5 lbs) and massive frame hinder portability.
  • Limited connectivity with only one USB 3.0 port and no built-in video output.
  • Scaling issues in third-party software and web browsers due to the extremely high pixel density.
  • Poor speaker quality described as tinny with weak bass.

Verdict

The Panasonic Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 is a specialized 20-inch business-rugged tablet featuring a stunning 4K IPS Alpha display with a 3840 x 2560 resolution and a unique 15:10 aspect ratio. Under the hood, this specific model is equipped with an Intel Core i5-3437U vPro processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, supplemented by discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M graphics to handle high-resolution visual tasks. Its main strengths lie in its exceptional screen color accuracy, 10-point multi-touch support, and a lightweight glass-fibre chassis that provides durability against minor drops despite its massive size. However, the tablet suffers from a very short battery life of approximately two hours, a lack of varied built-in ports without the optional docking station, and potential software scaling issues where third-party application icons appear prohibitively small due to the high pixel density.

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