In August, GPD announced their latest mini laptop, the Pocket 4, claiming it as the first handheld device to feature AMD’s new Strix Point APUs. Recently, GPD Game Consoles revealed the pricing for these high-tech handhelds on X. The entry price is set at $895 for the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U model, and if you’re after the top-tier experience, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 will set you back $1,466, complete with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
The Pocket 4 mini is a lightweight powerhouse, weighing just 770 grams, and functions smoothly as a handheld, laptop, or tablet. It includes a physical keyboard, a responsive touchscreen, and a touchpad. This updated model features AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, catering to different financial ranges. All versions are likely to share specs, with differences mainly in the APU and RAM/SSD configurations. The Pocket Mini 4 boasts impressive memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, features a crisp 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display covering 97% of the DCI-P3 color space at 500 nits, and offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, with a power rating of 28W TDP.
According to the official pricing list, the base version of the GPD Pocket 4 starts at $895, or $829 if you jump in during their IGG campaign. This option includes 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, powered by the AMD Radeon 7 8840U APU with eight Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
For those eyeing the Strix Point variant, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 model appeals with 10 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 880M iGPU. Priced at $1,157, this version comes packed with 32GB of RAM and a substantial 2TB SSD, ensuring all your storage needs are met.
The top-of-the-range model features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, equipped with 12 Zen 5 cores and AMD’s top Radeon 890M iGPU. This flagship model, with a whopping 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, is priced at $1,466, although a 4TB option also exists for those needing even more space.
Additionally, GPD has announced a few extra modules, including a $20 EIA RS-232 module for legacy devices and a $125 4G LTE module for mobile connectivity. However, it’s important to note that the Pocket 4 doesn’t feature an OCuLink port, so connecting an eGPU would require using USB4.
While GPD has yet to specify exactly when the Pocket 4 will hit the market, there’s hope that, should the crowdfunding go off without a hitch, we could see availability before the year wraps up.
It’s essential to remember that backing a crowdfunded project is a leap of faith—you’re supporting a vision, not buying a completed product off a shelf. Always consider it as an investment with its own risks and rewards.
