

The Zebra ET51 is a thin and light 8.4" Android enterprise tablet – styled like a consumer tablet, but IP65-sealed, drop-tested and backed by Zebra's enterprise accessory family. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, a bright 720-nit 2560 × 1600 display, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth and NFC make it a great fit for retail, hospitality, field service and logistics. This ready-to-use kit, KIT-ET51CE-RTL-00-GB, is the Wi-Fi-only ET51 retail kit – tablet with battery, USB-C cable, UK power supply and hand strap, ready to charge and use out of the box.
📦 What's in the box – KIT-ET51CE-RTL-00-GB
- ✅ Zebra ET51 – 8.4" 2560 × 1600, Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, NFC, Snapdragon 660, 4 GB / 32 GB, Android
- ✅ Battery – standard 6440 mAh Li-ion, user-replaceable
- ✅ USB-C charging cable – USB-A to USB-C – for charging and data
- ✅ Power supply – UK plug
- ✅ Hand strap
- ❌ Charging cradle – NOT included
💡 Useful extras: a spare battery for hot-swapping (Zebra BTRY-ET5X-8IN5-01); a desk or vehicle dock (Zebra CRD-ET5X-1SCG2); multi-slot charging cradles for teams (Zebra CRD-ET5X-SE4CO3-01); the Zebra SG-ET5X-8RCSE2-02 8" rugged frame – raises the drop rating from 1 m to 1.8 m; a shoulder strap (Zebra SG-ET5X-SHDRSTP-01); a service plan with fast repair and battery replacement (Zebra OneCare Essential 3 years (Z1AE-ET5XXX-3C00) or Zebra OneCare Essential 5 years (Z1AE-ET5XXX-5C00)).
Key Features
- Thin, light and surprisingly rugged – 12.7 mm and around 570 g, yet IP65-sealed and tested for 1 m drops to concrete (1.8 m with the optional rugged frame).
- Class-leading brightness – 8.4" 2560 × 1600 display with 720 nits and Corning Gorilla Glass, readable even in bright sunlight; touch works with fingers, gloves or a passive stylus, even when wet.
- Snapdragon 660 performance – octa-core 2.2 GHz processor with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB Flash plus microSDXC expansion for multiple business apps at once.
- Wi-Fi-only ET51 – the cost-effective choice for stores, warehouses and sites with Wi-Fi coverage; choose the ET56 for 4G LTE.
- Fast wireless – dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy and NFC for cards, tags and contactless applications.
- Perpetual power – user-replaceable 6440 mAh battery, USB-C fast charging (USB-PD up to 18 W) and an optional hot-swappable PowerPack via the expansion back.
- Built for business accessories – expansion backs with SE4710/SE4750 scanner and rotating hand strap, rugged frames, docks with USB, Ethernet and HDMI, and 4-slot ShareCradles.
- Cameras and Mobility DNA – 8 MP rear camera for photos and occasional barcode capture, 2 MP front camera for video calls, plus Zebra Mobility DNA tools for staging, management and security.
Ideal Applications
- Retail: assisted selling, inventory lookup, price checks and mobile point of sale
- Hospitality and events: order taking, table service and ticket checks
- Field service and inspections: work orders, maintenance and asset tracking
- Transport and logistics: proof of delivery, yard management and route accounting
- Warehousing and manufacturing: receiving, inventory and shop-floor applications
All ET51/ET56 Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Connectivity | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIT-ET56CE-FLD-00-EU | Zebra ET56 | 4G LTE + GPS | Protective case, EU USB charger, USB-C cable | View product |
| KIT-ET51CE-RTL-00-GB (this version) | Zebra ET51 | Wi-Fi only | Hand strap, UK power supply, USB-C cable | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | KIT-ET51CE-RTL-00-GB |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ET51 (Wi-Fi model of the ET51/ET56 series, 8.4" Android; 2nd generation ET5x – discontinued) |
| Operating System | Android 10 (Android 8.1 Oreo on early production); Zebra Mobility DNA |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core, 2.2 GHz |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 4 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash |
| Expansion | User-accessible microSDXC card slot |
| Display | 8.4" (21.3 cm), 2560 × 1600, 720 nits, daylight-viewable, Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Touch Panel | 10-point capacitive multi-touch – finger, glove or passive stylus; works when wet |
| Keypad | On-screen keyboard; Bluetooth or USB keyboard optional |
| Scan Engine | Not fitted – optional expansion back with SE4710 / SE4750 1D/2D imager; rear camera for occasional barcode capture |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP autofocus with LED flash |
| Front Camera | 2 MP, 1080p – for video calls |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 – IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/r/k/v, dual-band, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy), Class 1 |
| NFC | ISO 14443 A/B, MIFARE, FeliCa, ISO 15693, NFC Forum tag types 1–4; P2P (ISO 18092); card emulation |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | Not available – Wi-Fi only (choose the ET56 for 4G LTE) |
| GPS/GNSS | Not available (ET56 only) |
| Voice & Audio | Stereo speakers, dual front-facing microphones |
| Ports | USB-C (data and charging, USB-PD up to 18 W); docking connector; rugged connector for use with the rugged frame and rugged docks |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, eCompass |
| Battery | 6440 mAh / 24.4 Wh Li-ion (3.8 V), user-replaceable (spare: BTRY-ET5X-8IN5-01); optional hot-swappable PowerPack (BTRY-ET5X-PRPK2-01) via the expansion back |
| Charging | USB-C with the included cable and power adapter, or via the ET5x charging dock / 4-slot ShareCradle (optional) |
| Form Factor | Slim enterprise tablet, 12.7 mm |
| Dimensions | 228 × 150 × 12.7 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Approx. 570 g (tablet only) |
| Drop Spec | 1 m to concrete; 1.8 m to concrete with optional rugged frame (MIL-STD-810G) |
| Sealing | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Software & Management | Zebra Mobility DNA (StageNow, EMDK, Enterprise Home Screen, DataWedge with optional scanner back) |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 12 months (Zebra 1-year hardware warranty); Zebra OneCare service plans available |
| In the Box | Zebra ET51 8.4" Android tablet, Wi-Fi only (KIT-ET51CE-RTL-00-GB retail kit), battery (user-replaceable Li-ion), USB-C cable, power supply with UK plug, hand strap – charging cradle not included (optional) |
Need mobile data on the road? The Zebra ET56 (KIT-ET56CE-FLD-00-EU) adds 4G LTE and GPS. The ET51/ET56 is the second generation of Zebra's ET5x tablets (successor to the ET50/ET55) and is discontinued – remaining stock is available while supplies last. Its successors are the Zebra ET40/ET45 enterprise tablets; for a fully rugged Android tablet, see the Zebra ET60/ET65. Compare all models in our Tablet Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.
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