In August, GPD made waves by unveiling the Pocket 4 mini laptop, touted as the first handheld device to integrate AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Fast forward a bit, and GPD Game Consoles has now released the price list for these intriguing handhelds on X. The starting price? $895 for the base model with AMD’s Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8840U processor, climbing all the way to $1,466 if you’re eyeing the top-tier version that boasts a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, fully loaded with an impressive 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
The GPD Pocket 4 mini is a lightweight at just 770 grams, yet it packs a punch, doubling as a handheld, laptop, or tablet, and includes a physical keyboard, touchscreen, and touchpad. This latest iteration is powered by AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) architectures, catering to different budget levels. Apart from differences in APU and RAM/SSD capacities, other specs are expected to remain consistent across all models. The Pocket Mini 4 impresses with memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, an 8.8-inch display with a dazzling 2.5K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and vibrant 97% DCI-P3 color gamut at 500nits. Connectivity-wise, it’s equipped with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, all packed into a device with a 28W TDP.
According to the official pricing details, the base GPD Pocket 4 model kicks off at $895—or $829 if you’re quick to grab it during the IGG campaign. For this price, you get a unit powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U, featuring eight Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M iGPU, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
When it comes to the more affordable Strix Point variant, it uses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, equipped with 10 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 880M iGPU. Priced at $1157, this model includes 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, providing plenty of space for your data.
Sitting at the pinnacle of the range is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 configuration, boasting 12 Zen 5 cores. It’s matched with AMD’s speedy Radeon 890M iGPU, maxing out with a hefty 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, all for $1,466. There’s mention of an even larger 4TB version, though.
GPD has also highlighted some optional add-ons, like an EIA RS-232 module for hooking up legacy devices, which will set you back $20, and a 4G LTE module for connectivity on the fly, priced at $125. Just a heads up: since the Pocket 4 lacks an OCuLink port, you’ll need to rely on USB4 if you’re planning to connect an eGPU.
As of now, GPD hasn’t pinned down a specific release date for the Pocket 4. However, if everything goes smoothly with the crowdfunding initiative, we might see these devices hitting the shelves by the end of the year.
It’s important to bear in mind that when you back a crowdfunding project, it’s not the same as purchasing a finished product. You’re essentially betting on the project’s success and hoping it reaches completion.
