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- When will the GPD Duo launch?
We are expecting the GPD Duo to be launched in around December 2024. We will update with a more accurate date soon.
- What are the main features of the GPD Duo?
The GPD Duo is a dual-screen laptop featuring two 13.3-inch AMOLED touchscreens, a choice of AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and 780M, or AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, Radeon 890M graphics, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 16TB of storage.
- What is the battery capacity of the GPD Due?
The GPD Duo has a 80Wh ultra-large capacity battery, it supports up to 14 hours of continuous 1080p video playback
- Is the GPD Duo keyboard backlit?
The GPD Duo features a standard chiclet keyboard with an island-style layout and full QWERTY design, complete with white backlighting for easy use in low-light settings. The precision touchpad (PTP mode) includes left and right button vibration feedback, providing consistent touch sensitivity across the entire surface.
- What is the GPD Duo’s size and weight? Is it portable?
The GPD Duo measures 11.69 × 8.25 × 0.94 inches (29.7 × 20.97 × 2.38 cm) and weighs 2.2kg (4.85 lbs). It is fairly portable, fitting into a larger bag or backpack very easily.
- What is the GPD Duo power adapter specification and wattage?
With 100W super-fast charging using the PD 3.0 protocol, the GPD Duo offers a quick and reliable power-up experience. When powered off, it charges up to 50% in just 30 minutes, keeping your AI PC ready for high-performance tasks with minimal downtime.
- What are the GPD Duo’s camera specifications?
The GPD Pocket 4’s built-in camera has a 2.5K automatic framing high definition camera.
- How does the GPD Duo handle thermal management under load?
The GPD Duo is equipped with a high-performance cooling system featuring dual fans and dual heat pipes, delivering optimal thermal management at a powerful 60W TDP. This setup includes a high-volume turbo fan for comprehensive cooling, ensuring the device stays consistently cool while unlocking its maximum performance potential.
- What display technology does the GPD Duo use in both monitors?
Both mointors are 13.3″ 2.8K OLED touchscreen displays with Corning Gorilla Glass. They have HDR 10bit support, 1,000,000 :1 Ultra-High contrast ration, 500 cd/m² peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 90% NTSC and Delta E<1.
- What devices are supported on the USB-C Video Input
Check out our GPD Duo Video Input guide at https://gpdstore.net/kb/gpd-duo-support-hub/kb-article/gpd-duo-video-input-guide/
Compatibility includes but not limited to the following models, continuously updated…
Models supported by game consoles and gaming consoles
GPD WIN 3 | GPD WIN 4 | GPD WIN Mini | XP / XP Plus
Nintendo Switch | Switch OLED
Valve Steam Deck
Sony PS4 Pro | PS5
Microsoft Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S
Supported laptop models
GPD WIN Max 1 / GPD WIN Max 2 / 2023 / 2024 | Pocket 2 / GPD Pocket 3 | Micro PC
Huawei MateBook D Series / E Series / X Series | MateBook 13 / 14
MagicBook 14/15/2018/Pro
Apple MacBook 12-inch | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air 2018 / 2019 | Mac mini
Apple Air 12.5 2019 model | Air 13.3-inch | Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model | Pro GTX | Air 2019 | Pro 2020 model | Pro 15 Enhanced Edition | Xiaomi Gaming Laptop
Redmi RedmiBook 14 Il / 16 / Air13
Lenovo ideapad S540 13 2019 / 14 2020 / Pro13 | Miix 720 | Carbon 2017 | Yoga 900 / C940 / C740 / S940 / 5 Pro / 6 Pro | ThinkPad X / X1 / S / T / P / E Series | Legion Y7000 / Y7000P
ASUS ZenBook Series | Business Manager Series | ExpertBook II Series | TUF 8 Series | Redol Series | ROG Series | TUF Series | ASUS VivoBook Series | VivoBook 14 and 15s Series | U4100 | U306 | U321
Samsung NoteBook Series | GalaxyBook Series
Razer Blade / Razer Blade Stealth
HP OMEN 4 | OMEN Pro | Elite Series | ENVY Series | EliteBook 735G6 / 745G6 | Warrior 66 (3rd generation) | Z Series ZBOOK | HP Spectre 13 | Envy 13 | Pavilion X2 | EliteBook Folio G1
Dell G3 | G5 | G7 | XPS13 | XPS15 | XPS17 | Inspiron 5000 / 7000
Microsoft Surface Book2 / Book3 | Surface Go1 / Go2 / Go3 / Go4 | Surface Pro 7 / 8 / 9 | Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 | Surface Studio 2 / 3
Google PixelBook Pen | ChromeBook Pixels
Android tablet supported models
Huawei M6 10.8-inch | MatePad 10.8-inch | MatePad Pro
Apple iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | iPad Air4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 / S5e / S6 / S7 / S7+
Supported models for smartphones
PC desktop mode (touch-enabled when connected to a monitor, similar to the Windows interface)
Huawei Mate Series | P Series
Honor NotelO | V20 | 30 Pro | 30 Pro+
Samsung S Series | Note Series
Smartisan Smartisan R1 | Smartisan R2 | Smartisan Pro2s | Smartisan Pro3
No PC desktop mode (when connected to a monitor, mostly non-touch and mirroring the phone’s content)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi 14 Pro
Black Shark 2 | Black Shark 3 | Black Shark 3 Pro
OnePlus 7 | OnePlus 7 Pro | OnePlus 7T | OnePlus 8T
ASUS ROG Phone | ROG Phone 2
Razer Phone | Razer Phone 2
Xperia 1(J9110) | Xperia 5 | Xperia XZ3
Huawei Mate X2 | OPPO R17 Pro | OPPO Reno 10x Zoom | ZTE AXON 9 Pro | ZTE AXON 10 Pro | HTC U Ultra | LG G5 | Nokia 9 PureView | Nubia Z50 Pro+
- Can you switch off the second (top) display?
You can press the F3 key to switch off and on the top display.
- Can you use the top display for video input while the Duo is switched off
Yes, you can. We have tested it with a few devices and you can use a gaming handheld, mini PC etc while the GPD Duo itself is switched off. It looks like it may draw power (around 2W) from the connected device to power the display.
- What CPU does the GPD Duo have?
The GPD Duo is available in two models, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with 780M GPU, and the higher performing AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 with 890M GPU.
- How much RAM and storage does the GPD Duo support?
The GPD Duo comes in two models, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U will have 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 has a choice of 32GB or 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB or 2GB of storage using dual M.2 2280 slots supporting PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs.
- What communications features does the GPD Duo support?
There is a 2.5Gbps RJ45 ethernet port for wired connection, and for Wireless there is WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 built-in as standard.
- What kind of warranty comes with the GPD Duo
You get a two year warranty when buying from GPD Store, other sellers only offer 1 year.
- Does the GPD Duo support external GPUs?
The GPD Duo supports external GPUs, and as it has an OCuLink port it can take advantage of faster data transfer and performance with the GPD G1 eGPU docking station
- Can the GPD Duo be used as a tablet?
Yes, the secondary screen can rotate 360 degrees, allowing the GPD Duo to be used in a tablet-like mode.
- Does the GPD Duo have a built-in keyboard?
Yes, the GPD Duo features an integrated, non-detachable keyboard with a chocolate key design and white backlight.
- Can I connect external displays to the GPD Duo?
Yes, the GPD Duo supports up to 4 displays in total with the PM14 portable monitors, including its own two displays. You could also connect the GPD G1 eGPU and have up to four displays for a total of six including the Duo’s displays.
- What is the AI performance of the GPD Duo?
The GPD Duo features an NPU with 50 TOPS of AI computing power, contributing to a total system AI performance of 80 TOPS.
- Does the GPD Duo support stylus input?
Yes, the GPD Duo supports active stylus input with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and is compatible with the GPD Stylus as well as the Surface Pen
- What is the screen resolution of the GPD Duo?
Each 13.3-inch screen has a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels with 255 PPI.
- What operating system does the GPD Duo come with?
The GPD Duo comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Does the GPD Duo support video input like on a portable monitor?
The top display has video input via USB-C that will allow you to connect an external device and use it like a portable monitor.
Does the Duo have to ability to pop the SD card out when you push it in, or do I have to use tweezers to take it out each time? I can push the SD card in until it’s flush but, it’ll read but it is a pain to remove.
It is a push in/push out slot so you will not need tweezers to pull it out. Once you push it with say your fingernail, it will pop up a little and is easy to remove with your fingers.
How’s the compatibility with the Linux kernel? I plan to run it with the mainline kernel if I get one.
We have not tried Linux on it yet. Its something we may look into in the future.
how do i turn off the back screen when using with 1 screen?
Press the F3 key to enable/disable the top display.
Can the user change the wifi module? Or is it baked onto the motherboard?
Based on the pre-production model that we have, it is not replaceable.
Does it support S3 sleep?
It does not support S3 Sleep.