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Rugged black and silver laptop with handle, 13.1 inch touchscreen, backlit keyboard

Panasonic

Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 MK5 laptop Intel Core i5-5300U 2.3GHz 13.1" touchscreen 8GB 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-9GG6-PNKMH

A fully-rugged 13.1-inch laptop with a sunlight-viewable touchscreen, MIL-STD-810G certification, Intel Core i5-5300U processor, 8GB memory, 256GB SSD and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size13.1 in (33.3 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 5th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • Sunlight-viewable 13.1" touchscreen at 1200 nits for outdoor clarity
  • MIL-STD-810G certified magnesium alloy chassis withstands drops and vibration
  • Intel Core i5-5300U vPro with Turbo Boost to 2.9 GHz handles field workloads
  • Integrated 4G LTE with GPS keeps you connected off Wi-Fi
  • Backlit keyboard and TPM 2.0 security support night ops and data protection

Fully rugged 13.1" laptop for field work

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 MK5 is a fully rugged laptop built to survive drops, vibration and extreme temperatures. It carries MIL-STD-810G certification and a magnesium alloy chassis with a carry handle. An Intel Core i5-5300U processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD run Windows 10 Pro. The 13.1-inch sunlight-viewable touchscreen reaches 1200 nits for outdoor readability.

Who should avoid this unit

Buyers who need Windows 11 support cannot upgrade this device. Users who require more than 8 GB of memory or more than 256 GB of storage should look elsewhere. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 will not satisfy demanding 3D or rendering workloads. The 1366 x 768 XGA panel is unsuitable for high-resolution content creation.

Windows 10 Pro locked to version 10

The operating system is Windows 10 Professional 64-bit and the supplier states it is not upgradeable to Windows 11. This fixed software platform determines long-term security updates and application compatibility for the life of the hardware.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $270.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 13.1 in (33.3 cm)
Lower than about 91% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePanasonic
Product lineToughbook
Model nameCF-31 MK5
Part numberCF-31 MK5
Product colorBlack / Silver
Design styleStandard
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 5th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-5300U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Turbo clock speed2.3 GHz
Processor codenameBroadwell
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size13.1 in (33.3 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputTouch Screen
Display formatXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the Toughbook CF-31 MK5 need any proprietary dock or port replicator to connect my existing VGA monitor?

The laptop includes a standard VGA port so you can plug in an older monitor directly without a dock.

Will the Intel Core i5-5300U vPro processor run 16-bit applications that I still use on legacy equipment?

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit does not support 16-bit code, so those programs will not run on this CPU and OS combination.

How can I verify the 13.1-inch sunlight-viewable touchscreen is delivering the claimed 1200 nit brightness after setup?

Use a calibrated light meter on a full-white screen at maximum brightness; the reading should approach 1200 nits in a dark room.

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