In August, GPD unveiled the Pocket 4 mini laptop, claiming it to be the first handheld device to utilize AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Fast forward, GPD Game Consoles has revealed the pricing for these handhelds on X—starting at $895 for the AMD Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U model, and soaring to $1,466 for those aiming for the high-end Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, equipped with a hefty 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
Weighing in at a mere 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini is quite versatile, operating effortlessly as a handheld, laptop, or tablet. It boasts a physical keyboard, a touchscreen, and even a touchpad. The new model incorporates AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, tailored for various budgets. Most models likely maintain the same specs, aside from differences in the APU and RAM/SSD capacities. It brings memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, an 8.8-inch 144 Hz screen with a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut at 500 nits, alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, all within a 28W TDP framework.
According to the official lineup, the base model of the GPD Pocket 4 kicks off at $895, or a reduced $829 during the IGG campaign, featuring 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It’s driven by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, which offers eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M iGPU.
Moving up the ranks, the most affordable Strix Point version houses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, packing 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This variant is priced at $1,157, with 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD to cater to your storage demands.
At the top of the line, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores, is reserved for premium configurations. It runs on AMD’s top-tier Radeon 890M iGPU, offering up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage—all for $1,466. There’s even an option for a 4TB version if you need more space.
GPD is also releasing a few additional accessories. For those with legacy devices, there’s an EIA RS-232 module available for $20, and for staying connected on the move, a 4G LTE module is priced at $125. However, the Pocket 4 does not include an OCuLink port, so you’ll need to rely on USB4 for any eGPU setups.
As of now, GPD hasn’t specified a release date for the Pocket 4. That said, should the crowdfunding campaign proceed without a hitch, we might expect the device to hit the shelves by the year’s end.
It’s crucial to remember that when you back a crowdfunded project, there’s no guarantee of receiving a finished product. Think of it more as an investment in a venture you support and wish to see flourish, rather than a direct purchase of a retail item.
