The Zebra ET55 is an 8.3" Android enterprise tablet with built-in 4G LTE – slim and light like a consumer tablet (12.5 mm, 555 g), yet IP65-sealed and drop-tested for everyday business use in field service, sales, delivery and retail. It combines a Full HD (1920 × 1200) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display, an Intel Atom quad-core processor, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC and GPS with Zebra's Mobility Extensions (Mx) for enterprise-grade control and security. This version, ET55TE-G15E-00A6-EU, is the original production version with Google Mobile Services (GMS), shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop or 6.0.1 Marshmallow (upgradable to 6.0.1).
📦 What's in the box – ET55TE-G15E-00A6-EU
- ✅ Zebra ET55 – 8.3" Full HD, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, GPS, 2 GB / 32 GB, Android 5.1.1 / 6.0.1
- ✅ Battery – standard 5900 mAh Li-ion, user-replaceable
- ✅ Google Mobile Services (GMS) – licensed and preinstalled – Google Play and Google apps ready to use
- ❌ AC adapter – NOT included – needed to charge the battery – see the options below
- ❌ Charging cradle – NOT included
⚠️ Please note: no AC adapter or power cord is included. To charge the ET55, please order separately: the Zebra CRD-ET5X-1SCG2 charging cradle with the Zebra PWR-BGA12V50W0WW power supply, the Zebra CBL-DC-388A1-01 DC cable and the Zebra 50-16000-220R mains cord.
💡 Useful extras: the Zebra SG-ET5X-8RCSE2-02 8" rugged frame – raises the drop rating from 1 m to 1.8 m; multi-slot charging cradles for teams (Zebra CRD-ET5X-SE4CO3-01); 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
- Consumer styling, enterprise inside – a thin 12.5 mm, 555 g tablet workers like to use, with enterprise-class security, manageability and a multi-year accessory family.
- 8.3" Full HD display – 1920 × 1200 pixels, outdoor-viewable, bonded Corning Gorilla Glass 3; 10-point capacitive touch works with bare fingers, gloves, an active stylus and even when the screen is wet.
- 4G LTE, GPS and NFC – global LTE with HSPA+ fallback, GPS + GLONASS with A-GPS, and NFC for tags, cards and contactless applications.
- Fast Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth – dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2x2 MIMO plus Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart) for scanners, printers and headsets.
- Rugged where it matters – IP65 dust-tight and water-jet proof, 1 m drops to concrete – 1.8 m with the optional rugged frame (MIL-STD-810G).
- Expandable – the expansion back adds a hot-swappable second battery, an enterprise SE4750 imager and a rotating hand strap; docks provide USB 3.0, HDMI and Ethernet.
- Cameras for documentation – 8 MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash for photos and occasional barcode capture, 2 MP front camera for video calls.
- Zebra Mobility Extensions (Mx) – adds enterprise control, security and Wi-Fi performance features to Android; StageNow, EMDK and Enterprise Browser supported.
Ideal Applications
- Field service and maintenance: work orders, inspections, asset tracking and meter reading
- Field sales and route accounting: ordering, merchandising, surveys and mobile payment
- Transport and logistics: proof of delivery, yard management and fleet maintenance
- Retail: assisted selling, inventory management, price checks and mPOS
- Warehousing, manufacturing and government inspections and audits
All ET55 Versions
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| Part Number | Operating System | Google Mobile Services (GMS) | Production version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET55GE-G15E-00A6 | Android 6.0.1 | Yes | Later version | View product |
| ET55GE-L15E-00A6 | Android 6.0.1 (AOSP) | No | Later version | View product |
| ET55TE-G15E-00A6-EU (this version) | Android 5.1.1 / 6.0.1 | Yes | Original version | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ET55TE-G15E-00A6-EU |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ET55 (ET50/ET55 enterprise tablet, 8.3" WWAN model; 1st generation ET5x – discontinued) |
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop or 6.0.1 Marshmallow (depending on production date; upgradable to 6.0.1) with Google Mobile Services (GMS); Zebra Mobility Extensions (Mx) |
| Processor | Intel Atom quad-core, 1.33 GHz (burst up to 1.86 GHz), 64-bit |
| Memory (RAM / Flash) | 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM / 32 GB eMMC Flash |
| Expansion | User-accessible microSDXC card slot |
| Display | 8.3" (21 cm) Full HD 1920 × 1200, outdoor-viewable, bonded Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (1.3 mm), ambient light sensor |
| Touch Panel | 10-point capacitive multi-touch – finger, glove or active stylus; works when wet |
| Keypad | On-screen keyboard; Bluetooth or USB keyboard optional |
| Scan Engine | Not fitted – optional expansion back with 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/d/h/i, dual-band, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart), Class 2 |
| NFC | ISO 14443 A/B, MIFARE, FeliCa, ISO 15693, NFC Forum tag types 1–4; P2P (ISO 18092); card emulation |
| Mobile Data (WWAN) | Global 4G LTE with HSPA+ fallback |
| GPS/GNSS | GPS + GLONASS with A-GPS (LTO technology) |
| Voice & Audio | Stereo speakers, dual microphones (front and rear), 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Ports | Docking connector (USB 3.0, HDMI, charging); rugged connector for rugged docks; full-size USB 2.0; micro-USB (charging / debugging); 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, eCompass |
| Battery | 5900 mAh rechargeable Li-ion, user-replaceable; optional hot-swappable 6800 mAh secondary battery via the expansion back |
| Charging | Via charging dock / ShareCradle or micro-USB – power supply not included |
| Form Factor | Slim enterprise tablet, 12.5 mm |
| Dimensions | 228 × 150 × 12.5 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 555 g |
| Drop Spec | 1 m to concrete; 1.8 m to concrete with optional rugged frame (MIL-STD-810G) |
| Sealing | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Software & Management | Zebra Mobility DNA: Mobility Extensions (Mx), StageNow, EMDK, Enterprise Browser, All-touch Terminal Emulation, AppGallery |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 12 months (Zebra 1-year hardware warranty); Zebra OneCare service plans available |
| In the Box | Zebra ET55 enterprise tablet (ET55TE-G15E-00A6-EU), 5900 mAh Li-ion battery (user-replaceable), Google Mobile Services (GMS) licence preinstalled – power supply, charging cable and charging cradle NOT included (order separately) |
The ET50/ET55 is the first generation of Zebra's ET5x tablets and is discontinued – remaining stock is available while supplies last. It was succeeded by the Zebra ET51/ET56 and today by 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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