GPD Pocket 4 Mini Laptop now official

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GPD just announced their latest mini-laptop, the Pocket 4, and honestly, this thing looks like a pretty sweet upgrade from its predecessor.

It’s got a bigger screen, more powerful internals, and some cool modular features that make it super versatile.

Let’s start with the basics: the Pocket 4 now has an 8.8-inch 2.5K IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Yep, it’s bigger and smoother than the Pocket 3’s screen.

Under the hood, there are some impressive options. You can go with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U for solid performance, or if you want all the bells and whistles, there’s the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. That one’s got 12 cores, AI capabilities. Pair with up to 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD.

GPD nailed customization with its modular port system. You can add a USB-A port or even a 4G LTE module for extra connectivity. It also comes with front-facing speakers, a fingerprint reader, and active cooling for smooth performance.

As for the touchpad, it’s still above the keyboard, but it’s pretty small—using a mouse might be a better option at a desk.

Prices during the Indiegogo campaign will start at $829PHP 48,650INR 70,258EUR 789CNY 6,034 (~PHP 48k+)for the base model with the Ryzen 7 8840U. If you’re eyeing the high-end version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, that’ll set you back $1335PHP 78,345INR 113,141EUR 1,271CNY 9,717 (~PHP 78k+). Retail prices will obviously go up after crowdfunding, so if you’re interested, head over here 88.

GPD Pocket 4 specs:
Display: 8.8 inches, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 144Hz, IPS LCD
Processor Options: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz)
GPU Options: Radeon 890M (16 RDNA 3.5 cores) / Radeon 780M (12 RDNA 3 cores)
Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5x
Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery: 44.8 Wh, 100W USB-C fast charging
Ports: USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE Ethernet
Modular Options: RS-232, KVM, 4G LTE

What do you think? Would you shell out for something this compact and powerful, or is it overkill? Let us know in the comments!

Randolph Novino

Founder of Pinoyscreencast started using YouTube as a medium to disseminate Filipino-spoken technical tutorials. He decided to embark on reviews focusing on affordable gadgets. As he kept sharing more content, his subscriber base grew and shared how his videos influenced them in making a product purchase. Randolph a.k.a "Biboy" has over a decade of experience with digital content creation, social media marketing, e-commerce strategy. He is also a maker who loves tinkering and creating functional things to make his life easier everyday. Email

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One Comment

Eric Jarvie says:

4 weeks ago

Since it has an battery then that’s no good you will be left in the dark ages or out of pocket seems more likely unless the machine overrides the battery and runs straight from the power socket?. Other than that it’s an great machine but the battery could prove to be its demise, batteries dont last forever and constantly using the device and destroying the battery could make it in the long run even more expensive.
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