In August, GPD caught our attention with the announcement of the Pocket 4 mini laptop, setting the stage as the first handheld to feature AMD’s latest Strix Point APUs. Fast forward to now, GPD Game Consoles has unveiled the pricing for these nifty devices on X. Starting from $895, you can get your hands on a model packed with AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U. If you’re aiming for the top-tier experience, be prepared to shell out up to $1,466 for the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model, which boasts a whopping 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
Weighing just 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini is versatile enough to function as a handheld, laptop, or tablet. It comes equipped with a physical keyboard, a touch screen, and even a touchpad for your convenience. This updated version harnesses the power of AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, catering to different budget ranges. Regardless of the model, you can expect similar specs except for variations in the APU and the capacities of RAM and SSD. The Pocket Mini 4 flaunts memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, a crisp 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display with a rich 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, and brightness of 500 nits. Connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard, all running with a 28W TDP.
As the official price list reveals, the base GPD Pocket 4 can be grabbed for $895 or $829 if you take advantage of the IGG campaign. This version sports 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage and is powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, which features eight Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
For those interested in the Strix Point lineup, the most affordable option is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 model. It’s outfitted with 10 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 880M integrated GPU. With 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, this version retails at $1,157.
And for those pushing the limits, the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 comes with 12 Zen 5 cores and AMD’s top-tier Radeon 890M iGPU, maxing out with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, priced at $1,466. Want even more storage? There’s an option for a whopping 4TB.
GPD also divulged some interesting add-ons like an EIA RS-232 module for older devices, priced at a modest $20, and a more substantial 4G LTE module for on-the-go connectivity at $125. It’s worth noting that the Pocket 4 doesn’t have an OCuLink port, so if you plan to use an eGPU, you’ll be relying on USB4.
For now, GPD hasn’t pinned down a release date for the Pocket 4. However, if the crowdfunding campaign hits its stride, we might see these devices available by year’s end.
A quick reminder: backing a crowdfunding project isn’t the same as pre-buying a finished product. It’s more like investing in a vision you believe in, hoping it comes to fruition successfully.
