Back in August, GPD announced an intriguing new addition to the world of handheld gaming— the Pocket 4 mini laptop—touted as the first of its kind to feature AMD’s latest Strix Point APUs. Fast forward, and GPD Game Consoles has recently unveiled the pricing details for these devices over on platform X. They kick off at $895 for the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U model and can climb to a lofty $1,466 if you’re eyeing the top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packed with a whopping 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
The GPD Pocket 4 mini is a lightweight dynamo, tipping the scales at just 770g. It’s versatile enough to function as a handheld device, a laptop, or even a tablet. This nifty gadget comes equipped with a physical keyboard, a touch screen, and a touchpad. The upgraded version features AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, each crafted for different budgetary considerations. Regardless of the choice of APU and RAM/SSD capacities, expect all models to maintain similar specs. The Pocket Mini 4 boasts memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, a brilliant 8.8-inch 2.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut peaking at 500 nits. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a power-efficient 28W TDP.
Looking into the specifics, the base model of the GPD Pocket 4 starts at $895— or $829 if you grab it during the IGG campaign. It brings to the table 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage powered by the Radeon 7 8840U APU, which houses eight Zen 4 cores alongside the Radeon 780M iGPU.
Now, the more budget-friendly Strix Point edition features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, complete with 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This variant is priced at $1,157 and includes 32GB of RAM coupled with a spacious 2TB SSD to manage all your storage demands.
The crown jewel, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, flaunts 12 Zen 5 cores and is the heart of the high-end configuration—driven by AMD’s blazing-fast Radeon 890M iGPU. It tops the charts with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, all for $1,466, although a 4TB version also exists for those requiring even more space.
In addition to this, GPD has also introduced some optional extras. There’s an EIA RS-232 module available for $20 if you have legacy devices, and a $125 4G LTE module for seamless connectivity on the go. One note of caution: the Pocket 4 doesn’t include an OCuLink port, so if you’re keen on using an eGPU, you’ll need to resort to USB4.
That said, GPD hasn’t pinned down an exact release date for the Pocket 4 just yet. However, if everything goes smoothly with the crowdfunding campaign, we can anticipate seeing these in stock before the year ends.
It’s crucial to remember that backing a crowdfunding campaign isn’t like buying a product off the shelf. It’s an investment in an idea you believe in and want to help come to fruition. It doesn’t ensure you’ll receive a finished item but rather supports the journey of its development.
