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

In August, GPD made headlines by announcing their Pocket 4 mini laptop, touted as the pioneering handheld device featuring AMD’s new Strix Point APUs. Fast forward to now, and they’ve unveiled the pricing over on platform X. The lineup begins at $895 for the base model with the Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8840U, climbing up to $1,466 for those opting for the flagship version, which flaunts the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a whopping 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.

The Pocket 4 mini achieves versatility with its lightweight design, tipping the scales at just 770 grams. It smoothly transitions between functioning as a handheld, laptop, or tablet, thanks to its physical keyboard, touchscreen, and touchpad. These new models harness the power of AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, catering to varied price segments. While the core specs will likely remain consistent across the board, differences lie in the APU, RAM, and SSD capacities. It boasts impressive features like memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s, a 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display with stunning color reproduction, and connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, all operating on a 28W TDP.

GPD’s official pricing begins with the base Pocket 4 at $895, or $829 if you jump in during their IGG campaign. This entry-level model is equipped with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU, which features eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M iGPU.

Stepping up, the more affordable Strix Point model houses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365. This version, with its 10 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 880M iGPU, retails at $1157. It comes with double the RAM, at 32GB, and an expansive 2TB drive to meet your storage requirements.

At the top of the range, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, packing 12 Zen 5 cores with AMD’s blistering Radeon 890M iGPU, is crafted for those who want it all. It comes loaded with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage at a price of $1,466, though there’s also a 4TB variant if storage is your priority.

Additionally, GPD has thrown in a couple of optional extras for the Pocket 4, like the EIA RS-232 module for legacy device compatibility, priced at $20, and a 4G LTE module for $125 to keep you connected on the move. However, it’s worth noting that the Pocket 4 doesn’t feature an OCuLink port, which means you’ll need to rely on USB4 if you wish to connect an eGPU.

While GPD hasn’t earmarked a specific release date for the Pocket 4 just yet, fingers crossed, we’ll see these hitting the market by year-end if the crowdfunding campaign meets its goals.

As with any crowdfunded venture, there’s a level of risk involved. Supporting such projects is more about faith in their potential success than it is about buying a retail-ready product.