

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 mk2 (FZ-40HZ01MBE) is a fully rugged 14" Windows 11 Pro notebook with on-device AI acceleration, built for field service, utilities, public safety, defence and logistics teams that need a full-size laptop where ordinary devices fail. This configuration combines an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro processor with Intel AI Boost NPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, a quick-release 512 GB NVMe OPAL SSD, a sunlight-readable Full HD touchscreen (up to 1,200 cd/m²), built-in 5G with eSIM and a backlit UK English keyboard in an IP66, MIL-STD-810H tested magnesium chassis that survives drops from 180 cm.
Key Features
- Fully rugged: IP66 dust and water protection, MIL-STD-810H tested, 180 cm drop resistance and –29 °C to +63 °C operating temperature.
- Sunlight-readable 14" touchscreen: 1920 × 1080 Full HD, up to 1,200 cd/m², 10-finger capacitive touch with rain and glove modes.
- AI-ready performance: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro (up to 5.0 GHz) with Intel AI Boost NPU (11 TOPS) and 16 GB DDR5 RAM, expandable to 64 GB.
- Secure, quick-release storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD with OPAL self-encryption, removable in seconds for secure data handling.
- 5G ready: integrated 5G with eSIM support, Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200) and Bluetooth 5.3. A pass-through connector links the notebook to external vehicle antennas.
- Hot-swappable power: 6500 mAh battery for up to 12 hours (MobileMark 25); up to 24 hours with an optional hot-swappable second battery.
- Modular design: four xPAK expansion areas (left, right, rear and palm rest) for a 2nd SSD, 2nd battery, smart card, fingerprint or HF-RFID reader, DVD drive or extra ports such as RS-232 serial and VGA.
- Backlit UK English keyboard, 5 MP IR webcam with privacy shutter (Windows Hello) and TPM 2.0 security.

Ideal Applications
- Utilities and energy field engineers – power grids, pipelines and substations
- Police, fire and emergency services – in-vehicle mobile data terminal
- Defence and security – mission planning and vehicle-mounted computing
- Field service and telecom technicians – outdoor diagnostics in all weather
- Construction, mining, transport and logistics

Technical Specifications
| Part number | FZ-40HZ01MBE |
|---|---|
| Model | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 mk2 |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro (up to 5.0 GHz) |
| AI accelerator | Intel AI Boost NPU (11 TOPS) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Display | 14" (35.6 cm) TFT, 1920 × 1080 Full HD, up to 1,200 cd/m², 10-finger capacitive touch, rain and glove modes |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR5 (max. 64 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe OPAL SSD, quick release (max. 2 TB) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics / Intel Arc Graphics (with two memory modules) |
| Wireless | 5G (eSIM support), Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Interfaces | 2× USB 3.2 Type-A, 1× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1× HDMI, 1× Gigabit LAN (RJ-45), 1× microSDXC, 1× headset, DC-in, pass-through connector |
| Keyboard | Backlit, UK English (QWERTY) |
| Camera & audio | 5 MP front webcam with IR and privacy shutter, stereo speakers, microphones |
| Expansion areas | Left, right, rear and palm rest xPAK areas |
| Battery | Li-ion 10.8 V, 6500 mAh; approx. 12 h (MobileMark 25), approx. 24 h with optional 2nd battery (hot-swap) |
| Ruggedness | IP66, MIL-STD-810H, 180 cm drop, –29 °C to +63 °C |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Intel vPro, OPAL self-encrypting SSD, password security, lock slot |
| Dimensions | 354 × 301 × 54.4 mm |
| Weight | from approx. 3.35 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| In the Box | AC adapter, UK power cord, 6500 mAh battery, capacitive stylus pen, user manual |
Please note: this configuration (FZ-40HZ01MBE) ships with a backlit UK English keyboard and a UK power cord. Need a different keyboard layout or connectivity option? Compare all configurations in our Rugged Laptops collection or contact our team for project pricing.
All Specifications
| Brand | PANASONIC |
|---|---|
| Model | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 |
| SKU | FZ-40HZ01MBE |
| Product Type | Version |
| In the Box | AC adapter, UK power cord, battery 6500 mAh, capacitive stylus pen, user manual |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| Non Refundable | No |
| Non Returnable | No |
| Weight | 4.672 kg |
| Datasheet | Download PDF |
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