GPD Win Max 2021 is the latest ‘madness’ of a manufacturer that is getting us used to marketing unique machines, in this case what we can consider as the most powerful handheld on the market.
The handheld as handheld computers they have made a strong comeback on the technological scene and GPD is one of its biggest representatives. If recent devices such as Valve’s Steam Deck are intended exclusively for video games, with the GPD Win Max 2021 you can play (also at a good level) and something else like “PC Ultrabook 2 3n 1”, with its backlit QWERTY keyboard, touchpad, and connectivity you’d find on a laptop, but also the controllers for specific games of a portable console.
Update from the original 2020 model, keep the 8-inch capacitive screen, multi-touch and a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels for a density of 189 pixels per inch. Scarce by current standards, although the goal is to extend the autonomy as much as possible and ensure that the graphics chips are capable of moving all kinds of games. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass and offers a high brightness level of 500 nits.
The great novelty of the new model comes from its internal hardware. GPD has updated it offering something that almost nobody has, the choice of an Intel or AMD base, with Intel Core i7-1195G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processors, accompanied by 16 Gbytes of RAM and a 1 Tbyte M.2 SSD. In an aluminum, magnesium, and polycarbonate chassis, it offers great connectivity for its size, for example Thunderbolt 4 on Intel’s option.
GPD Win Max 2021, specifications
Screen | 8-inch, multi-touch, 500 nits, 90% DCI-P3 |
Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
CPU | Intel Core i7-1195G7 AMD Ryzen 7 4800U |
GPU | Intel Iris Xe 96 (1.4 GHz) AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
Memory | 16 GB LPDDR4-4266 |
Storage | M.2 PCIe 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (AMD) 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet |
Various | Game controllers, 1 3.5mm jack |
Battery | 57 Wh |
Dimensions | 207 x 145 x 26 mm – 790 grams |
Operating systems | Windows 10 |
GPD Win Max 2021 is available as a crowdfunding on Indiegogo and should be sent to backers in September. As you see in the image, the price as a launch promotion is 999 dollars.