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- When will the GPD Pocket 4 launch?
No date has been announced for the GPD Pocket 4 launch. We expect it to launch in early 2025, around January/February. Once we have a date we will update here as well as on the product listing page.
- What warranty do you get when buying the GPD Pocket 4?
You get a two year warranty when buying from GPD Store, other sellers may only provide one year.
- What are the GPD Pocket 4 speakers like
The GPD Pocket 4 comes with dual built-in 2W ultra-linear speakers, delivering twice the sound power of the previous generation. Both the speakers and headphones support DTS Ultra audio technology, creating a simulated 7.1-channel surround sound experience for immersive, cinema-quality audio.
- What is the GPD Pocket 4’s body made from?
The Pocket 4 features a 6061 series full aluminum body crafted with Apple’s Unibody design through CNC precision machining. The chamfering process is meticulously milled to remove burrs, and polishing and sanding give the surface a smooth, glass-like texture. A capillary effect distributes dye evenly into the material, while anodizing adds an ultra-protective layer. The body is further refined with magnetized iron powder polishing, achieving a jade-like smoothness. With 36 layered treatments, the Pocket 4 combines a lightweight build with remarkable durabi
- What is the battery capacity of the GPD Pocket 4?
The GPD Pocket 4 has a 45Wh battery. Battery life will vary depending on usage but you can expect around 9 hours video playback.
- What is the GPD Pocket 4’s size and weight? Is it portable?
The GPD Pocket 4 measures 8.14 x 5.68 x 0.87 inches (20.6 x 14.4 x 2.22 cm) and weighs 770g (1.69 lbs). It is extremely portable, fitting into a small bag.
- What communications features does the GPD Pocket 4 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. 4G LTE is also available as a separately purchased 4G LTE module .
- What processor does the GPD Pocket 4 have?
There is a choice of two processors:
AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 with AMD Radeon 890M for the highest performance
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with AMD Raedon 780M lower demanding software
- How much faster is the Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 than the Ryzen 7 8840?
Performance will vary depending on the software used but overall the HX 370 vastly outperforms the 8840. For example in Geekbench 6 we see a 133% and 24% improvement on single and multi-core performance respectively.
- What is the GPD Pocket 4’s AI performance?
The GPD Pocket 4 has a combined CPU/GPU/NPU of 80 TOPS. And with the GPD G1 it has a total of 108 TOPS.
- What is the GPD Pocket 4 power adapter specification and wattage?
The GPD Pocket 4 comes with a 100W PD fast charger at 20V/5A. It can recharge your GPD Pocket 4 to 50% in around 30 minutes. It also supports 100W PD Power Banks.
- What is the GPD Pocket 4’s maximum display resolution?
The GPD Pocket 4’s 8.8″ 144Hz display supports up to 2560×1600 resolution.
- What is the modular port on the GPD Pocket 4 used for?
.The modular port allows for additional functionality through optional modules, such as RS-232 or KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) capabilities. Learn more about them at https://gpdstore.net/gpd-pocket-4-modular-design/
- Does the GPD Pocket 4 support Windows Hello?
The GPD Pocket 4 supports Windows Hello via the fingerprint scanner found on the power button.
- What are the GPD Pocket 4’s camera specifications
The GPD Pocket 4’s built-in camera has a 2.5K high definition camera.
- What modules are available for the GPD Pocket 4?
It has modular functionality with optional modules like EIA RS-232, Single-port KVM, microSD card reader, and 4G LTE expansion. Learn more about them on our blog post at https://gpdstore.net/gpd-pocket-4-modular-design/https://gpdstore.net/gpd-pocket-4-modular-design/
- How fast is the GPD Pocket 4’s SD card module?
The GPD Pocket 4 Micro SD card module has a 160MB/s read speed and 120MB/s write speed.
- Does the GPD Pocket 4 support external GPUs?
Yes, the USB4 port supports connecting external GPUs like the GPD G1 eGPU docking station . Note: The GPD Pocket 4 does not have an OCuLink port.
- Does the GPD Pocket 4 support tablet mode?
Yes, the GPD Pocket 4 has a rotating display that allows it to transform between laptop and tablet modes.
- Does the GPD Pocket 4 support stylus?
The GPD Pocket 4 supports the GPD Stylus and Surface Pen.
- What operating system does the GPD Pocket 4 run?
The GPD Pocket 4 comes with a licensed Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
Does the display support VRR? Is it native portrait or landscape?
VRR is not supported, but it does have 144Hz refresh rate.
Can the TPD be increased beyond 28W? There are mini PCs being released with the full max 65W this APU supports, is there sufficient cooling to support that?
While nothing is confirmed yet we expect it to be able to be increased up to 54W TDP (possibly 60W TDP) as the GPD Duo does support this and the Pocket 4 will have the same CPU.
I’m seeing conflicting assertions of the max. RAM configuration- 64GB vs.32GB. Which one is correct?
Based on the information we have, it supports up to 64GB RAM and will also have an option for both 64GB and 32GB configurations.
Will the modules from the Pocket 3 work in the Pocket 4?
We do not have this information yet as the hardware is not finalised. We will hope to have this answer soon.
Is there any chance of an oculink port or Thunderbolt 5 implementation into the Pocket 4? Will the there be compatibility with a telescopic controller like the jawbone
No OcuLink support, but it will support USB 4 so you can connect an eGPU. This isn’t a gaming handheld, more for industry use which is probably why OCUlink is not included. Thunderbolt 5 is available in a few devices, but maybe a bit too early for adding to the Pocket 4, hopefully we see support in the next generation devices out next year. I do not follow telescopic controllers so I can’t answer this, if you can find one wide enough to fit then it should work. Personally I would rather use an external controller.