Summary
GPDStore blog review of the gpd-duo pre-production model with dual 13.3” AMOLED displays and AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370. Tests at default 28 W TDP.
Key Specs
Processor Options
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 cores/16 threads, base 3.3 GHz, boost 5.1 GHz, 38 TOPS AI, 28-35 W TDP
- AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370: 12 cores/24 threads, base 2.0 GHz, boost 5.1 GHz, 80 TOPS AI, 35-60 W TDP
Shared Specs
- Displays: 2x 13.3” AMOLED, 2880x1800, 60 Hz, 16:10, 255 PPI, 133% sRGB, 500 nits
- RAM: 32 GB or 64 GB LPDDR5 @ 6400/7500 MT/s
- Storage: 512 GB to 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Camera: 5 MP ultra-wide-angle (bottom display)
- Battery: 80 Wh (fast charge 50% in 29 min)
- I/O: USB4, Oculink, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, SD card, 3.5 mm audio, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Weight: 2.27 kg (5 lbs)
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
- Price: 2,862.95
Modes
- Standard dual-screen, presentation mode, tablet mode
Thermals & Battery
- Battery: 1 hr 45 min (both screens, Cinebench at 28 W); 2 hours (top screen disabled)
- Fan noise: 55 dB moderate load, 60 dB heavy
- Temperature: up to 50°C
Benchmark Results (28 W TDP, pre-production)
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| PCMark | 7,788 (+10% over WIN MAX 2 2024) |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 5,852 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,107 |
| Cinebench R23 | +47% multi-core over WIN 4 |
3DMark: notable gains across the board vs 8840U and Intel Ultra 7.
Gaming Benchmarks (28 W TDP)
| Game | 720p FPS | 1080p FPS | vs WIN 4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 151 | 118 | +11-20% |
| Call of Duty: MW III | 135 | 83 | +21-31% |
Key Features
- Upper display supports video input via USB-C
- Both displays support GPD stylus and Surface Pen (4096 levels)
- Supports up to 6 screens with GPD G1 eGPU
- Stylus support for productivity
Verdict
Impressive dual-screen laptop. Outstanding display quality. Main downside: weight at 2.27 kg. Pre-production unit; magnet fix planned for final model. Strong for productivity and gaming.