Back in August, GPD made waves with the announcement of their Pocket 4 mini laptop, proudly declaring it as the first handheld to integrate AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Recently, GPD Game Consoles unveiled the pricing for these innovative devices on platform X. The starting price for the entry-level model featuring AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U is $895. Meanwhile, if you’re aiming for the top-tier performance, the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a whopping 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage will set you back $1,466.
Weighing only 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini combines the versatility of a handheld, laptop, or tablet, sporting a physical keyboard, touchscreen, and even a touchpad. This new model leverages AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, targeting different price points. Across the range, you can expect consistent specs with variations primarily in APU and RAM/SSD configurations. It boasts memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, an impressive 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display covering 97% of the DCI-P3 color space at 500 nits, alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The device operates at a 28W TDP, balancing power and efficiency.
The official listing reveals the base-level GPD Pocket 4 at $895, though early adopters can grab it for $829 during the IGG campaign. This version is equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U, featuring eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
For those eyeing the Strix Point variant, the most economical option is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, packing 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This model, priced at $1,157, offers 32GB of RAM and comes with ample 2TB SSD storage.
At the pinnacle, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is crafted for the premium segment, with 12 Zen 5 cores and AMD’s formidable Radeon 890M iGPU under its hood. This high-end model, boasting 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, is tagged at $1,466, though an even more capacious 4TB version is also available.
Additionally, GPD is offering a variety of add-ons. For $20, users can get an EIA RS-232 module for connecting legacy devices. There’s also a 4G LTE module at $125, perfect for those needing internet on the move. Worth noting, the Pocket 4 doesn’t include an OCuLink port, so connecting an eGPU would require using USB4.
While GPD hasn’t pinpointed an exact release date for the Pocket 4, anticipations are high for a launch by the year’s end, contingent on the success of the crowdfunding campaign.
A word of caution for potential backers: crowdfunding comes with its risks, and supporting a project is more about investing in its future potential than purchasing a guaranteed product. Your contribution is a testament to your belief in the project’s success.
