Samsung launches its latest rugged tablet: the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro

Many of us enjoy our portable tech devices — phones, tablets, wearables, etc. — and mainly use them for entertainment and social interaction, with a touch of productivity here and there. But it is easy to forget that there is a plethora of such products, specifically designed to help workers do their job more effortlessly and efficiently. Today, Samsung released a brand new tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, which is specifically intended for those of us who need a rugged device while in the field or working at the frontlines of a business. So, what is the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro made of? Let’s see for ourselves!

A nice blend of toughness and practicality

How rugged is the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro?

Since the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is a rugged tablet, it is only natural to start with how protected it is from the environment. The display on this elegant tank of a tablet, arguably the most vulnerable and important part, is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Samsung claims that it can withstand drops of up to 1m (3.28ft), and if you install the protective cover that comes in the box the Tab Active4 Pro should be able to handle 1.2m(3.93ft) as well.

When it comes to protection against the elements, Samsung’s latest rugged tablet also comes with IP68 certification for water, dust, dirt, and sand protection. This means that the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Salt water and pools are not as safe, though, so keep that in mind. Of course, it wouldn’t be a real rugged device if it didn’t have some military-grade protection, so the Active4 Pro also complies with the MIL-STD-810H certification, which includes everything from high altitudes and extreme humidity to excessive vibration and salt spray. MIL-STD-810H certification is based on standardized tests done by the US Military, however, which can be different from real-world usage scenarios, so there is no guarantee for extreme conditions. Nevertheless, it does give a slight peace of mind when it comes to the tablet’s durability.

How practical is the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro?

On the practicality side of things, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro seems to strike a decent amount of points. It is not a particularly heavy piece of equipment for all intents and purposes, weighing in at 674g (1.48 pounds), which is about the same weight as the Active Pro from 2019. With the included protective cover and S Pen, we jump to 833g(1.83 pounds).