In an announcement that got tech enthusiasts buzzing, GPD introduced the Pocket 4 mini laptop back in August, which they claim to be the first handheld using AMD’s slick Strix Point APUs. Recently, GPD Game Consoles laid out the pricing details on X, revealing a starting price of $895 for the Ryzen 7 8840U—a model boasting AMD’s Zen 4 architecture. If you’re looking to go all out, the top-tier option featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, complete with 64GB of RAM and a whopping 2TB of storage, will set you back $1,466.
Weighing a mere 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini doubles as a handheld, a laptop, or a tablet. It’s equipped with a physical keyboard, a touchscreen, and a touchpad—it’s versatility at its finest. The latest model utilizes AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, targeted at various price levels. We’re anticipating that the core specifications across all models will remain consistent, with variations primarily in APU, RAM, and SSD capacities. The Pocket 4 offers high-speed memory at 7,500 MT/s, an 8.8-inch 2.5K display at 144 Hz with vivid 97% DCI-P3 color coverage and 500 nits brightness. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 and operates on a 28W TDP.
According to the official pricing, you can get the base GPD Pocket 4 for $895, or save a bit with the $829 price during their IGG campaign. This version is powered by the AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, featuring eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
For those who desire more power, the budget-friendly variant with the Strix Point lineup includes the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, equipped with 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU, retailing at $1,157. This configuration steps things up with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage space.
At the peak of the range is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model, equipped with 12 Zen 5 cores and AMD’s top-performing Radeon 890M iGPU. This configuration, offering 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, is priced at $1,466, although a 4TB storage variant is also available for those who need extra space.
In addition to the main offerings, GPD has introduced a couple of add-ons—the EIA RS-232 module for $20, catering to legacy devices, and a 4G LTE module priced at $125 for on-the-go connectivity. It’s worth noting, though, that the Pocket 4 lacks an OCuLink port, so you’ll need to use USB4 if you’re planning to connect an eGPU.
While GPD hasn’t disclosed an exact release date for the Pocket 4, if their crowdfunding campaign hits all its marks, we could potentially see these devices available by the year’s end.
Just remember, when investing in a crowdfunded product, it’s not the same as buying a retail item. Consider it more of an investment—you support the idea and hope to see it materialize, but there aren’t any guarantees.
