The Oukitel RT7 5G Android 13 rugged tablet. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
I really like my iPad Pro. But the idea of taking him outside doesn’t reassure me. I’m afraid it will get wet or break. But having a tablet that can handle harsh outdoor conditions can be helpful.
What’s needed in these cases is a rugged tablet, but not just any rugged tablet. For it to truly take the place of a laptop, the screen must be as large as possible.
Over the past few weeks, I tested this Oukitel RT7 5G tablet running Android 13 and was impressed by its durability and practical features.
Technical characteristics of the Oukitel RT7 5G
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Processor : MediaTek Dimensity 720 MT6853 octa-core -
Screen : 10.1 inches FHD+ with 1200 x 1920 resolution, 14.4:9 ratio, 60Hz refresh rate. -
GPU : Arm Mail-G57 MC3. -
APN : 48 megapixel main + 32 megapixel front + 20 megapixel night vision. -
RAM : 24 GB LPDDR4. -
ROMs : 256 GB (expandable to 1 TB with a microSD card). -
Battery : 32,000mAh. -
Resistance : IP68, IP69K (dust and high pressure water splash) and MIL-STD-810H. -
Accessories provided : aluminum alloy bracket, wrist strap, shoulder strap and screwdriver to fix these accessories. -
Dimensions : 249.1 x 167.8 x 19.8 mm. -
Weight : 1,212 grams
The first thing that struck me was the size of the tablet. She is huge!
At almost two centimeters thick and around 1.2 kg, this is a massive tablet, much more than a regular 10.1-inch tablet. The sturdy frame, reinforced corners and waterproofing add to the weight and bulk.
The Oukitel RT7 5G is indeed a thick tablet. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
Then there’s the battery. The 32,000 mAh battery gives this tablet an astonishing 180 days of standby time or 35 hours of video playback…
The battery feels like it can supply electricity forever.
This allows the tablet to have a hidden function: reverse charging. Thus, it can serve as a power bank, a large capacity battery, allowing you to recharge an iPhone 15 nine times. I think this feature can be useful for photographers and drone operators.
I even used this tablet to recharge a drone after I ran out of my external battery while filming, and it allowed me to get that last shot I needed.
The Oukitel RT7 5G has been designed for heavy-duty use and has been designed to meet IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H standards. This tablet can withstand drops from 1 meter, immersion in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes, and temperature variations from freezing cold to extreme heat.
The Oukitel RT7 5G in the rain. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
I’ve tested the durability of this tablet – dropping it, leaving it in the rain overnight, burying it in mud: it lives up to its specs.
This is a tough tablet to take down.
The Oukitel RT7 5G is perfect for the industrial environment. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
As for the RT7’s cameras, I consider them perfectly suited to the task.
They can capture photos that are perfect for social media or to illustrate reports. They are far from matching recent high-end smartphones from Samsung or Apple, but they are more than sufficient for the use we will make of this tablet. I particularly like the macro camera, which allows you to get as close as possible to the action.
All the objectives of the Oukitel RT7 5G. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
The RT7 also features an alloy handle, wrist strap and shoulder strap that help expand carrying options and reduce the risk of the tablet falling when used outdoors.
For $454, this is one of the most rugged tablets you can buy. Yes, she is big. Yes, it’s nowhere near as sleek as an iPad, but it has a monstrous battery and is built to survive the harshest conditions.
I love it !
Source: “ZDNet.com”