{"id":1286914,"date":"2026-06-04T15:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/blog\/gpd-micropc-2-n350\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:01:57","slug":"gpd-micropc-2-n350","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/en-ie\/blog\/gpd-micropc-2-n350\/","title":{"rendered":"GPD MicroPC 2 N350 Is Available Now: The 2026 Refresh Adds Newer Intel Power"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> N350? The GPD MicroPC 2 N350 is the 2026 processor refresh of GPD\u2019s compact 7-inch 2-in-1 mini laptop, now fitted with Intel\u2019s newer Core 3 N350 processor while retaining the familiar MicroPC 2 body, touchscreen, memory, storage choices and field-focused connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> N350 is now available from GPD Store, giving one of the most practical machines in the GPD mini laptop<\/a> category a newer Intel processor choice for 2026. The central update is the move to Intel\u2019s Core 3 N350, while the wider device remains built around the same purpose: a pocketable Windows laptop that can operate as a travel PC, fieldwork device, compact tablet and dockable desktop companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The GPD MicroPC 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That is important because the earlier GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> already stood apart from many Compact laptops and Small-sized laptops by combining a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen, a rotating 2-in-1 display, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, M.2 SSD storage and a strong selection of ports. The N350 version keeps that proven design, but adds a newer Intel N-series CPU with a slightly higher listed CPU turbo frequency and a faster listed graphics frequency than the previous N300 option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intel Core 3 N350 vs Core i3-N300: what has changed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Intel\u2019s Core 3 N350 is a newer mobile N-series processor<\/a> from the Twin Lake family. Intel lists it as an Intel 7 chip with 8 cores, 8 threads, 6MB of Intel Smart Cache and a maximum turbo frequency of up to 3.90GHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The older Core i3-N300 is also an Intel 7 mobile N-series processor with 8 cores, 8 threads and 6MB of Intel Smart Cache. Its maximum turbo frequency is listed at up to 3.80GHz, giving the N350 a modest 100MHz headline CPU-frequency advantage on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more noticeable specification change is found in the integrated graphics listing. Intel specifies the N350 with Intel Graphics, 32 execution units and a maximum graphics dynamic frequency of up to 1.35GHz, while the N300 is listed with Intel UHD Graphics, 32 execution units and up to 1.25GHz graphics dynamic frequency. That represents an 8% increase in the maximum listed graphics frequency, although real-world graphics performance will still depend on cooling, drivers, workload and power behaviour inside the final device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specification<\/th>Intel Core 3 N350<\/th>Intel Core i3-N300<\/th>Practical meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Intel product family<\/td>Core Processor N-series<\/td>Core Processor N-series<\/td>Same low-power mobile class<\/td><\/tr>
Code name<\/td>Twin Lake<\/td>Alder Lake-N<\/td>N350 is the newer generation listing<\/td><\/tr>
Cores \/ threads<\/td>8 \/ 8<\/td>8 \/ 8<\/td>Same core and thread count<\/td><\/tr>
Cache<\/td>6MB Intel Smart Cache<\/td>6MB Intel Smart Cache<\/td>No cache-size change<\/td><\/tr>
Max turbo frequency<\/td>Up to 3.90GHz<\/td>Up to 3.80GHz<\/td>N350 is 100MHz higher on paper<\/td><\/tr>
Processor power<\/td>7W processor base power<\/td>7W TDP<\/td>Same headline 7W class<\/td><\/tr>
Graphics<\/td>Intel Graphics<\/td>Intel UHD Graphics<\/td>Naming differs by generation<\/td><\/tr>
Execution units<\/td>32<\/td>32<\/td>Same EU count<\/td><\/tr>
Graphics max frequency<\/td>Up to 1.35GHz<\/td>Up to 1.25GHz<\/td>N350 is 8% higher on paper<\/td><\/tr>
Max memory size<\/td>16GB<\/td>16GB<\/td>Same Intel-listed maximum<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum memory speed<\/td>4800MHz<\/td>4800MHz<\/td>Same Intel-listed maximum speed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This means the N350 model is best understood as a sensible processor refresh rather than a complete platform redesign. It is not presented as a totally different laptop, but it is a useful 2026 update for buyers who want the latest available GPD MicroPC 2 configuration instead of last year\u2019s CPU options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the N350 matters inside a device this small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> is not designed to compete with a large 16-inch performance notebook. Its real strength is delivering a complete Windows PC in a device that fits into places where many normal Lightweight laptops still feel too bulky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within that context, the N350 is a logical fit. Intel\u2019s 8-core, 8-thread N-series design gives the MicroPC 2 enough performance headroom for web tasks, Microsoft Office, remote administration tools, coding work, field reports, dashboards, light media tasks and multi-window desktop use, while staying inside a low-power mobile processor category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The GPD MicroPC 2 is great for quick editing of documents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The higher listed 3.90GHz turbo frequency may help with short, burst-heavy actions such as opening applications, loading browser-heavy pages and moving through Windows more responsively. The higher 1.35GHz graphics frequency may also support GPU-assisted desktop work and light graphics tasks, although users should still treat this as low-power integrated graphics rather than a dedicated gaming GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone comparing Laptops for students, portable work PCs and Laptops for business, that balance is the key attraction. The GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> N350 is small enough to carry every day, but still runs standard Windows software instead of restricting you to a mobile-only app ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proven MicroPC 2 design remains largely unchanged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> design remains familiar, which is a positive. It measures around 6.73 x 4.33 x 0.91 inches, or 17.1 x 11.0 x 2.3 cm, with a weight of about 500g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7-inch LTPS touchscreen runs at 1920\u00d71080 and 60Hz, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 314 PPI and 500 nits brightness listed in the previous review. The display can rotate and fold back, changing the MicroPC 2 from a mini laptop into a Windows tablet-style device<\/a> for reading, form filling, note-taking, presentation checks or quick work in confined spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GPD MicroPC 2 in tablet mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This flexibility is what helps the MicroPC 2 stand out from many Ultra-portable notebooks. It can be used on a desk as a small laptop, folded into tablet mode for handheld use, or connected to a larger monitor when you want a more traditional workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAM, storage and ports still make it a serious work tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GPD MicroPC 2<\/a> continues to feature 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, which matters for everyday Windows multitasking. For storage, GPD Store\u2019s existing product and review material describes M.2 2280 NVMe SSD configurations, with 512GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB options previously available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity remains one of the biggest reasons to choose the MicroPC 2 over many other small laptops. The earlier model includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with charging and video support, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, microSD and a 2.5Gbps RJ45 Ethernet port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The touchscreen is a welcome addition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That Ethernet port is a major reason the MicroPC range continues to matter for IT, networking, field service and industrial users. Many modern laptops require adapters for wired networking, while the MicroPC 2 builds that practical connection into a device small enough to carry in a compact bag or jacket pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the N350 update fits the wider MicroPC 2 story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our original GPD MicroPC 2 review<\/a> found a major performance improvement over the first-generation MicroPC, especially when comparing the newer N250 and N300 models with the older Intel Celeron N4120 platform. The review also highlighted the 2-in-1 design, strong I\/O, cool operation, practical keyboard layout and ability to use the device as a docked desktop-style setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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