GPD Reveals Pricing for Pocket 4 Mini-Laptops: Featuring 12-Core Ryzen AI HX 370, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and 144Hz 2.5K Display at $1,466

Back in August, GPD announced a nifty new gadget, the Pocket 4 mini laptop. It’s touted as the first handheld device packing AMD’s latest Strix Point APUs. Fast forward to now, GPD Game Consoles has spilled the beans on pricing over at X. The starting price is $895 for the AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U model, and if you’re looking to go all out, you’re looking at $1,466 for the top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which has 64GB of RAM and a whopping 2TB of storage.

The GPD Pocket 4 mini is pretty lightweight at 770 grams and offers a seamless experience whether you’re using it as a handheld, laptop, or tablet. It’s equipped with a physical keyboard, touchscreen, and even a touchpad. The models update with AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, targeting different price points. While the specifications across the range are expected to remain largely consistent, the variance will come in the form of APU and RAM/SSD options. Users can look forward to features like memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, an impressive 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display boasting a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut at 500 nits brightness, and connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, all within a 28W TDP framework.

As laid out by the official announcement, the base GPD Pocket 4 kicks off at $895, or $829 during their IGG campaign. This base model comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage, powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU with eight Zen 4 cores paired with the Radeon 780M iGPU.

Stepping up to the Strix Point variant, you get the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, featuring 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This version is priced at $1157 and offers a beefy 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD to meet your storage demands.

At the top of the line, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is saved for the high rollers. This model harnesses 12 Zen 5 cores and is driven by AMD’s fastest Radeon 890M iGPU. It’s available with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, priced at $1,466. There’s even a version with a 4TB storage option for those needing extra space.

In addition to the core models, GPD has revealed a couple of extras you can grab. There’s an EIA RS-232 module that’ll set you back $20, perfect for legacy devices, and a 4G LTE module for portable connectivity priced at $125. One thing the Pocket 4 doesn’t have is an OCuLink port, so if you’re thinking of using an eGPU, you’ll need to use the USB4 port.

As of now, GPD hasn’t confirmed when the Pocket 4 will be hitting the shelves. But if everything goes well with the crowdfunding campaign, it’s likely we could see these in the market by the end of this year.

Remember, when you’re backing a crowdfunding project, consider it more like an investment rather than a straightforward purchase. You’re supporting the vision and hoping it pays off, rather than securing a guaranteed finished product right off the bat.