In August, GPD introduced its Pocket 4 mini laptop, the first of its kind to incorporate AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Fast forward a bit, and GPD Game Consoles has rolled out the pricing for these nifty devices on X. Prices kick off at $895 for the model featuring AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U, while the high-end option with the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, loaded with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, will set you back $1,466.
Weighing in at a mere 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini doubles as a versatile device, functioning perfectly well as a handheld, laptop, or tablet. It’s packed with features including a physical keyboard, touchscreen, and even a touchpad. This updated gadget leverages AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, each tailored for different budgets. Across the board, one can expect consistent features apart from differences in the APU and RAM/SSD capacities. Highlights include 7,500 MT/s memory, a crisp 2.5K 8.8-inch display running at 144 Hz, an impressive 97% DCI-P3 color range at 500 nits, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless connectivity, all driven by a 28W TDP.
According to official details, the baseline GPD Pocket 4 is priced at $895, dropping to $829 during the IGG campaign. This model is equipped with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU boasting eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
If you’re eyeing the lowest-cost Strix Point version, it’s got the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 at its heart. This variant comes with 10 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 880M iGPU, and it’s tagged at $1,157, bundled with 32GB of RAM alongside a 2TB SSD.
Top-of-the-line enthusiasts may want to consider the flagship edition with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This powerhouse is fueled by 12 Zen 5 cores and AMD’s zippy Radeon 890M iGPU, topped off with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage for $1,466. There’s a super-sized 4TB version available too.
On the accessory front, GPD has rolled out some additional options like an EIA RS-232 module for older devices at $20 and a 4G LTE module for staying connected anywhere, priced at $125. However, if you’re looking to connect an eGPU, keep in mind that the Pocket 4 doesn’t offer an OCuLink port, so you’ll need to utilize USB4 for that purpose.
As for when we can expect this handy gadget to hit the market, GPD hasn’t pinpointed an exact release date for the Pocket 4. Nonetheless, if everything runs smoothly with the crowdfunding campaign, we might see it available before the year is out.
It’s important to remember that when you back a crowdfunding project, there’s no absolute guarantee of receiving the final product. Think of it more like an investment—you believe in the project’s potential and want to support its success, but it’s not the same as buying a finished product off the shelf.
