• When will the GPD WIN 5 launch?

  We are expecting it to launch around November 25th. A more accurate date will be provided as we get closer to the estimated date.

• What warranty do you get when buying the GPD WIN 5?

  You get a two year warranty when buying from GPD Store, other sellers may only provide one year.

• What processor does the GPD WIN 5 have?

  The GPD WIN 5 has the choice of two processors with their respective GPUs:

  • AMD Ryzen AI MAX + 395 with AMD Ryzen 8060S
  • AMD Ryzen AI MAX 385 with AMD Ryzen 8050S

• What is the GPD WIN 5’s size and weight? Is it portable?

  The GPD WIN 5 measures around 10.5 x 4.3 x 0.95 inches (26.7 x 11.1 x 2.4 cm) and weighs approximately 565g (1.24 lbs).

  In addition, the external battery pack measures around 4.36 x 4.34 x 0.71 inches (11.07 x 11.03 x 1.81 cm) and weighs about 350g (0.77 lbs), making this a very versatile portable gaming PC.

• What are the key specifications of the GPD WIN 5?

  The GPD WIN 5 comes with a choice of two CPU and GPU configurations as well as RAM and Storage options
  AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 / AMD Ryzen AI MAX 385
  AMD Radeon 800S / AMD Radeon 8050S
  RAM: 32GB / 64GB / 128GB LPDDR5x 8000 MT/s
  STORAGE:
  1TB / 2TB / 4TB PCIe 4.0 x 4 M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD
  512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe Gen4 x 1 Mini SSD

  DISPLAY: 72 touchscreen at 1920×1080 resolution supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate
  OS: Windows 11 Home

• What is the battery capacity of the GPD WIN 5?

  The GPD WIN 5 has a 80Wh external battery which can be easily swapped with additional batteries.. Battery life will vary depending on usage .

• What are the differences between the GPD WIN 5 AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and MAX 385 processors?

  The AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 specs are:
  CPU:
  CORES: 16
  THREADS: 32
  MAX BOOST CLOCK: Up to 5.1 GHz
  GPU:
  AMD Radeon 8060S
  CORES: 40
  FREQUENCY: 2900MHz

  The AMD Ryzen AI MAX 385 specs are:
  CPU:
  CORES: 8
  THREADS: 16
  MAX CLOCK BOOST: Up to 5GHz
  GPU:
  AMD Radeon 8050S
  CORES: 32
  FREQUENCY: 2800MHz

• How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 than the Ryzen 9 AI HX 370

  The performance different between the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 is very large. Depending on the benchmark you can see as high as a 189% increase in performance. See our benchmarks in our GPD WIN 5 review here. 

• What gaming performance can I expect from the GPD WIN 5?

  The GPD WIN 5’s AMD Ryzen AI MAX 395+ with AMD Radeon 8060S provides excellent performance roughly equivalent to the Nvidia 4060. In many recent games you can expect to play AAA titles at 1080P on or above High settings in most cases. For example on DOOM Dark Ages, it can be set to 1080P on the default Nightmare graphics settings for 120 frames per second.

• Is the GPD WIN 5 good for emulation?

  The GPD WIN 5 is exceptional for emulation! You will be able to run up to the more recent console (PlayStation 4) and handheld emulators (i.e. Eden) with impressive performance. Please note that the actual emulators compatibility may not fully support all games and performance can vary in these instances.

• What is the GPD Win 5 power supply specification and wattage?

  The GPD WIN 5 comes with a 180W power supply with a 5.2×2.5mm barrel jack to connect to the device. Input:‌ 100–240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz; Output:‌ 180W (20V==9A Continuous)

  You can also use a USB-C charger to power the device or charge the external battery.

• Does the external battery need to be connected to use the GPD WIN 5?

  You do not need the external battery to be connected in order to power the GPD WIN 5. You can use the included power supply to power it.

• Can the RAM and Storage be upgraded for the GPD WIN 5?

  It is not possible for the RAM to be upgraded as it is soldered to the board. It is possible to upgrade the storage to 4TB and theoriticaly higher capacaties once available. The storage is M.2 2280 SSD format. You also have the Mini SSD slot which supports up to 2TB SSD for additional storage.

• What is the GPD WIN 5’s maximum display resolution?

  The GPD WIN 5’s 7″ display supports up to 1920×1080 and a refresh rate up to 120Hz. When connected to an external display via the GPD WIN 5 Smart Dock, it can output up to 4K 144Hz via the HDMI 2.1 port.

• How does the GPD WIN 5 handle multiple display setups?

  You can connect to three external monitors such as the DroiX PM14 via the HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C ports.

• How does the GPD WIN 5 handle thermal management under load?

  The GPD WIN 5 features a Dual-Fan and Quad-Heat-Pipe Configuration that in our tests works very well. In our fan noise and temperature tests, a highest fan noise of 67 dB was recorded. The highest temperature reached was 48°C without the battery, and not much difference was noted with the battery attached

• What are the GPD WIN 5 speakers like

  The GPD WIN 5 is equipped with dual 2W super linear speakers. Both the headphones and built-in speakers support DTS: X Ultra audio technology, simulating physical 7.1-channel surround sound

• What communications features does the GPD win 5 support?

  For Wireless communication there is WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 built-in as standard.

• Does the GPD WIN 5 support external GPUs?

  The GPD WIN 5’s 8060S GPU is roughly equivalent to an Nvidia 4060 in terms of performance, so an eGPU is not required. However, you can connect an eGPU via the USB 4 port.

• Does the GPD WIN 5 support stylus?

  The GPD WIN 5 supports a capacative stylus . An Active stylus such as the GPD Stylus will not work on the Win 5 

• Does the GPD WIN 5 support Windows Hello?

  The GPD WIN 5 supports Windows Hello via the fingerprint scanner found on the power button. 

• What is the GPD WIN 5’s AI performance

  The XDNA2 NPU, with high token generation (61 TPS) and fast time-to-first-token for local LLMs, reaching 126 TOPS system-wide in optimized cases.

• What operating system does the GPD WIN 5 run?

  The GPD WIN 5 runs the Windows 11 Home OS.

• What is the GPD WIN 5’s shell made from?

  The GPD WIN 5’s shell is made from ‌LG-DOW 121H Impact-Resistant Aviation ABS Synthetic Resin, UL94 V-0 Fire-Retardant Grade

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• Windows Update is not working, asking to Retry with error code 0x8007005

  If you are attempting to update windows and are constantly being prompted to Retry, with error 0x8007005. Please see our guide on how to enable Windows Updates on GPD MicroPC 2 here to re-enable updates.

• How can I change the TDP on the GPD MicroPC 2?

  Follow our step-by-step guide here for how to change the GPD MicroPC 2 TDP.

• How can I update the GPD MicroPC 2 BIOS?

  Follow our step-by-step guide here for how to update the BIOS.

• What is the battery life like on the GPD MicroPC 2?

  While stress testing the GPD MicroPC 2 on full load at full brightness at 10W TDP we got a battery life of around 1 hour 42 minutes. Average usage will of course be higher, in the range of 4 to 6 hours. You can also lower the TDP to improve battery life.

• Does the GPD MicroPC 2 have a touch screen?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 has a touch screen. It can also be used with a capacitive stylus (not an active stylus).

• Does the GPD MicroPC 2 support external displays?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 has a dedicated HDMI 2.1 port for output direct to a TV or monitor. You can also use the USB Type-C port to output to up to three monitors with an appropriate hub. We have tried a triple monitor setup via USB-C and one additional monitor via HDMI for a quad monitor setup.

• What is the screen size and resolution of the GPD MicroPC 2?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 has a 7″ LTPS 1080P (1920×1080) display, 60Hz refresh rate

• Can I connect an eGPU to the GPD MicroPC 2?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 has a USB 3.2 Type-C port which supports up to 10Gbps data transfer speed. While it is possible to connect an eGPU such as the GPD G1, you would not get the full benefit of USB 4 (40Gbps) which will reduce the performance. You would however see a vast improvement on GPU related tasks with an eGPU.

• Can I use the GPD MicroPC 2 for gaming as well as work?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 is not a gaming device but it is possible to player lower demanding or older games and emulators. You can connect any USB or Bluetooth joystick.

• Can I upgrade the storage on the GPD MicroPC 2

  You can increase the storage on the GPD MicroPC 2 up to 4TB M.2 2280 SSD. As a note, we do offer upgrades up to 4TB when purchasing from us.

• When will the GPD MicroPC 2 launch

  The GPD MicroPC 2 is expected to launch towards the end of August 2025

• What are the main features of the GPD MicroPC 2?

  The GPD MicroPC 2’s main feature is its versatile 2-in-1 design, incorporating a 7-inch 1080p touchscreen that rotates 360 degrees to convert from a mini-laptop into a tablet. It stands out with exceptional connectivity for its compact size, boasting a rare built-in 2.5Gbps Ethernet port alongside four USB ports (two Type-A, two Type-C) and a full-size HDMI output. Powered by a modern Intel N-series CPU (N250 or N300) and 16GB of RAM, it also includes a backlit keyboard, dedicated mouse buttons, and a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button for security.  

• What are the differences between the GPD MicroPC 2 N250 & N300 models

  The main difference are the CPUs, with the N300 being the higher performer:

  • Intel Processor N250, 4 Cores / 4 Threads, 3.8 GHz, 6W – 15W
  • Intel Processor N300 8 Cores / 8 Threads, 3.8 GHz, 7W

• What is the GPD MicroPC 2 size and weight? Is it portable?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 measures around 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.92 inches (17.1 x 11.0 x 2.3 cm) and weighs around 500g (1.10lbs). It is designed to be highly portable.  

• How much faster is the GPD MicroPC 2 than the original MicroPC

  The GPD MicroPC 2 is considerably faster. Depending on the benchmark software ranging from 100% to 800% increase in performance. See our GPD MicroPC 2 review here for benchmark comparisons.

• Does the GPD Micro PC 2 support a stylus

  It supports a capacitive stylus only, an active stylus is not compatible.

• Is the GPD MicroPC 2 keyboard backlit?

  Yes, it has three levels; Off and two brightness levels

• What is the battery capacity of the GPD MicroPC 2?

  The GPD MicroPC 2 is equipped with a 27.5Wh rechargeable battery.

   

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