5 Best ATEX Zone 1 Tablets in 2026 — Compared
- Best overall: ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2 — Samsung-based, Zone 1, dual certified
- Best display: ecom Tab-Ex Pro DZ2 — AMOLED, S-Pen support
- Most compact: i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 — 8″, lightest Zone 1 option
- Best for Windows: Aegex 10 IS — SAP/SCADA native
- Best large screen: Getac F110-Ex — 11.6″, Zone 2
The 5 best Zone 1 tablets in 2026
ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2
The industry standard for Zone 1 tablets. Built on Samsung Galaxy Tab hardware, so users get a familiar Android experience. 10.1″ display, IP68, dual ATEX + IECEx certification with IIC gas group. The go-to choice for oil & gas and chemical inspections. Largest installed base of any Ex tablet.
ecom Tab-Ex Pro DZ2
The premium variant of the Tab-Ex line. AMOLED display for better outdoor visibility, S-Pen stylus support for annotation and form-filling, and enhanced processing power. Same Zone 1 / IIC certification as the Tab-Ex 03 but with a higher price point for the display and stylus upgrades.
i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
The most compact Zone 1 tablet available. 8″ IPS display makes it easy to carry one-handed in the field while still providing enough screen real estate for inspection forms and drawing review. At ~570 g, it's the lightest option. Good for maintenance technicians who need portability over screen size.
Aegex 10 IS
The only Zone 1 Windows tablet on the market. Runs full Windows 10/11, making it compatible with SAP, SCADA clients, legacy inspection software, and enterprise applications that don't have Android versions. Heavier than Android alternatives but unbeatable for Windows-dependent workflows.
Getac F110-Ex
The largest screen option at 11.6″. Zone 2 only (not suitable for Zone 1). Full Windows 11, MIL-STD-810H ruggedness, excellent for control room and Zone 2 process areas where screen real estate matters. ATEX only — no IECEx for international sites.
How we chose these picks
We evaluate every Ex-certified tablet against five criteria: certification scope (zone, gas group, standards), display quality, operating system ecosystem, weight/portability, and total cost of ownership. All specs are verified against official ATEX/IECEx certificates — not marketing material.
Bottom line
For most teams, the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2 is the safest choice — it has the largest installed base, dual certification, and Samsung's familiar Android UX. If you need Windows for SAP/SCADA, the Aegex 10 IS is the only Zone 1 option. For one-handed field portability, the i.safe IS930.1 at 8″ is hard to beat.
For a full comparison with detailed specs, visit the main comparison page.