GPD WIN 4
The GPD WIN 4 is GPD’s sliding-keyboard Windows handheld, refreshed annually from 2022 to 2025. Each yearly model upgrades the APU while retaining the 6” H-IPS touchscreen and signature slide-up keyboard design. Sold by DROIX with a 2-year warranty.
Yearly Models
| Year | CPU | GPU | RAM | Storage | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (original) | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon 680M (12 CUs @ 2200 MHz) | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5 @ 6400 MT/s | Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 2280 | Wi-Fi 6 | 5.2 |
| 2023 | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U / Ryzen 7 7840U | Radeon 760M / 780M | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X @ 6400 MT/s | Up to 4 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | Wi-Fi 6 | 5.2 |
| 2024 | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (28W TDP) | Radeon 780M (12 CUs @ 2700 MHz) | 32 GB LPDDR5X @ 6400 MT/s | Up to 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | Wi-Fi 6E | 5.3 |
| 2025 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / Ryzen 7 8840U | Radeon 890M / 780M | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X @ 7500 MT/s | Up to 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | Wi-Fi 6E | 5.3 |
Design & Build
- 6” H-IPS touchscreen display.
- Signature sliding keyboard — display slides up to reveal a physical QWERTY keyboard.
- Compact handheld form factor with integrated gamepad controls.
- OCuLink support added from the 2023 model onward (used with gpd-g1 eGPU).
Resources
Keep this section current whenever a new firmware / BIOS / driver / tool release is ingested.
WIN 4 Original (2022 — 6800U)
- Firmware: see gpd-win-4-supplier-resources — Windows 11 24H2 Home (2024-12-20). SHA1
730BD7B9D989797488C1509E590085FD9941E80C. - BIOS: see gpd-win-4-supplier-resources — BIOS V3.06 (2023-06-07). Fixes volume keys unresponsive after sleep on Linux; fixes bottom C port not displaying.
- Drivers: see gpd-win-4-supplier-resources — Drivers v3.4 (2024-05-07). Covers 6800U / 7640U / 7840U / 8840U.
WIN 4 2023 & 2024 (7640U / 7840U / 8840U)
- Firmware: see gpd-win-4-2023-supplier-resources — Windows 11 24H2 Home (2024-12-20). SHA1
730BD7B9D989797488C1509E590085FD9941E80C. - BIOS: see gpd-win-4-2023-supplier-resources — BIOS v0.62 (2024-10-23). Applies to 7640U, 7840U, 8840U. Device must be charging during upgrade.
- Drivers: see gpd-win-4-2023-supplier-resources — Drivers v4.1.0 (2025-01-18).
WIN 4 2025 (8840U / AI 9 HX 370)
- Firmware: see gpd-win-4-2025-supplier-resources — Windows 11 24H2 Home (2024-12-20). SHA1
730BD7B9D989797488C1509E590085FD9941E80C. - BIOS (AI 9 HX 370): see gpd-win-4-2025-supplier-resources — BIOS v0.14 (2026-01-27). Flash via USB FAT32 + F7 boot menu. Keep device on charge.
- BIOS (8840U): see gpd-win-4-2025-supplier-resources — BIOS v0.04 (2025-09-28).
- Drivers: see gpd-win-4-2025-supplier-resources — Drivers V4.1.0 (2025-01-18).
Reviews & Coverage
Blog Reviews
- 2023-03-26-gpd-win-4-2022-review-blog — GPDStore blog review of 2022 model (6800U): benchmarks, gaming at 720p, comparisons with AYANEO 2 and ONEXPLAYER Mini Pro.
- 2024-05-24-gpd-win-4-2024-review-blog — GPDStore blog review of 2024 model (8840U): PCMark 7,018; gaming benchmarks at various TDP; eGPU testing with GPD G1.
- 2025-01-16-gpd-win-4-2025-review-blog — GPDStore blog review of 2025 model (HX 370): PassMark 8,229 (+40% vs 6800U); comprehensive gaming and emulation testing.
- 2019-10-15-gpd-win-2-review-blog — DROIX blog review of GPD Win 2 (predecessor).
Product pages
- gpd-win-4-product-page-gpdstore — GPDStore listing (2022 original, out of stock).
- gpd-win-4-2023-product-page-gpdstore — GPDStore listing (2023 model, out of stock).
- gpd-win-4-2024-product-page-gpdstore — GPDStore listing (2024 model, out of stock).
- gpd-win-4-2025-product-page-gpdstore — GPDStore listing (2025 model, out of stock).
- 2022-12-24-gpd-win-4-6800u-review-blog
- 2023-08-30-gpd-win-4-review-blog
- 2023-12-15-gpd-win-4-review-blog
- 2024-04-19-gpd-win-4-review-blog
Knowledge Base
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gpd-win-4-getting-started — Getting started guide: inspection checklist, Windows/driver updates, software recommendations, accessories.
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gpd-win-4-faq — FAQ covering specs, gaming performance, emulation, eGPU support, accessories.
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gpd-win-4-bios-update — Step-by-step BIOS update guide (2023/2024 models via USB EFI).
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gpd-win-4-ssd-replacement — Video guide for replacing the SSD.
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gpd-win-4-triggers-replacement — Video guide for replacing triggers and controller boards.
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gpd-win-4-display-replacement — Video guide for replacing the display.
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gpd-recalibrate-controls — Joystick calibration tool and Windows calibration for all GPD handhelds.
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gpd-win-4-6800u-lcd-firmware-fix — LCD firmware update to fix 60Hz stuttering bug on first-gen 6800U models (DROIX KB).
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gpd-win-4-2023-2024-getting-started — Getting started guide for WIN 4 2023/2024 models (DROIX KB).
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how-to-update-the-gpd-win-4-2022-bios — Step-by-step BIOS update guide for the GPD WIN 4 2022 model.
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how-to-update-the-gpd-win-4-2023-joystick-firmware — Joystick firmware update and WinControls dead-zone configuration for WIN 4 2023.
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troubleshooting-the-gpd-win-4-2022 — Troubleshooting guide for the GPD WIN 4 2022.
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how-to-use-the-gpd-win-4g-lte-module-with-any-device — Using the GPD 4G LTE module with any USB-compatible device.
Related
- gpd — Manufacturer.
- gpd-win-3 — Predecessor (Intel, sliding keyboard).
- gpd-win-5 — Successor flagship (drops keyboard, Strix Halo).
- gpd-g1 — Compatible eGPU dock (OCuLink, from 2023 model).
- gpd-win-4-compact-case-product-page-gpdstore — Official compact case.
- gpd-win-4-hardshell-case-product-page-gpdstore — Official hardshell case.
- gpd-win-4-docking-station-product-page-gpdstore — Official docking station.
- gpd-win-4-lte-module-product-page-gpdstore — 4G LTE module (2024 model).
- gpd-win-4-screen-protector-product-page-gpdstore — Screen protector.
- gpd-win-3-4-hardshell-case-product-page-gpdstore — Shared WIN 3/4 case.