In August, GPD unveiled their Pocket 4 mini laptop, the first portable device to feature AMD’s new Strix Point APUs. Fast forward a few months, and GPD Game Consoles has just revealed the pricing for these devices on X. You can snag the base model with AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U for $895, or go all out with the top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, priced at $1,466, which comes packed with a whopping 64GB of RAM and a 2TB storage.
Weighing in at just 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini effortlessly transitions between a handheld, laptop, and tablet. It’s equipped with a physical keyboard, a touch screen, and even a touchpad. This updated version utilizes AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, each catering to different budgets. Across all variants, expect similar specs except for differences in the APU and RAM/SSD configurations. It boasts 7,500 MT/s RAM, a 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display with a stunning 97% DCI-P3 color range at 500 nits, and connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with a 28W TDP to boot.
Based on the official price list, the entry-level GPD Pocket 4 is set at $895, or $829 if you jump on the IGG campaign bandwagon. This model comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage and is powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, which includes eight Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
For those eyeing the Strix Point lineup, the least expensive option is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 powered model. It sports 10 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 880M iGPU, retailing at $1,157. With 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, it’s designed to cater to your storage and performance needs.
At the top of the range is the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and driven by AMD’s fastest Radeon 890M iGPU. It’s available at $1,466 and includes an impressive 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, with an option for a 4TB version as well.
Moreover, GPD has introduced a few extras for added functionality. There’s an EIA RS-232 module for older devices priced at $20, and a 4G LTE module for on-the-move connectivity at $125. Note, if you’re looking to hook up an external GPU, you’ll need to utilize USB4, as the Pocket 4 doesn’t support an OCuLink port.
While GPD hasn’t disclosed a release date for the Pocket 4 yet, based on the progression of their crowdfunding campaign, it’s likely that we could see it hitting the market by the year’s end.
It’s worth reminding potential backers that crowdfunding isn’t the same as purchasing a retail product. Supporting a crowdfunded project means you’re essentially investing in its vision and success, without a guaranteed final product.
