It’s important to note that aside from MIL-STD-810H, there are other military certifications like the MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-167, and MIL-STD-461G, which focus on other areas such as electromagnetic (EM) compatibility and secure communications. However, many companies refer to the MIL-STD-810H partly due to its broad coverage that includes a variety of possible environmental situations.
Through the years, many laptop manufacturers have released product lines that bash against handpicked tests from the MIL-STD-810 standard. While you can easily spot some sturdy beasts with their macho names like Panasonic’s Toughbook, some ordinary-looking devices still check a lot of boxes.
According to MSI, it considers several models from its Summit, Prestige, Modern, Creator, and Creator Pro Series, as military-grade. On the other hand, Lenovo’s ThinkPad products have hit the mark since 2007. While the Apple Watch Ultra has proved its durability with MIL-STD-810H certifications in relevant conditions, it didn’t disclose if its Mac devices have undergone similar testing. Although Dell has mentioned that its AI-powered Latitude family also passed the MIL-STD-810H standards, the exact tests were not disclosed, unlike its Rugged laptops with published MIL-STD-810G certifications from independent testing sites in the US, China, and Taiwan.
Similar to other forms of testing, it’s important to take into consideration that even if your laptop model is certified, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will maintain the same level of durability forever. After all, testing typically occurs in controlled environments, such as labs, and reality can be much messier.
