Summary
GPDStore blog review of the gpd-pocket-4 (pre-production) with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and detailed comparison with gpd-pocket-3.
Key Specs (HX 370 model reviewed)
- CPU options: Ryzen 7 8840U (8C/16T, 28-35 W) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12C/24T, 35-60 W) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 365
- GPU: Radeon 780M (8840U) or Radeon 890M (HX 370)
- Display: 8.8”, 144 Hz, 2560x1600, 10-point multi-touch, 500 nits, 343 PPI
- RAM: 16/32/64 GB LPDDR5x @ 7500 MT/s
- Storage: 1/2/4 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0
- Camera: 2592x1944 with auto-framing
- Battery: 45 Wh (100 W PD fast charge; HX 370 just over 1 hour full load at 28 W; ~5 hours browsing)
- I/O: USB4, USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 2.5 Gbps, 3.5 mm, modular port (MicroSD default; RS-232/4G LTE/KVM optional)
- Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Weight: 785 g
- Dimensions: 8.14 x 5.6 x 0.87 inches
- Price: 2,669.95
Thermals
- Idle: 43 dB fan, 30°C
- Full load: 67 dB fan, 49°C
Benchmark Results (pre-production)
Cinebench R24: near identical single-core to Duo; slightly lower multi-core. Geekbench 6: similar scores to Duo; both outperform 8840U generation. Geekbench AI: noticeably higher than Duo. 3DMark: good results, comparable with Duo.
Gaming Benchmarks (28 W, pre-production)
- Forza Horizon 5: lower at 1080p vs Duo, but higher at 720p
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: upper hand in both 1080p and 720p
Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3 Comparison
| Feature | Pocket 3 | Pocket 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8”, 1920x1200, 60 Hz | 8.8”, 2560x1600, 144 Hz |
| CPU | Pentium Gold 7505 / i7-1195G7 / N6000 | 8840U / HX 365 / HX 370 |
| RAM | 8-16 GB LPDDR4x | 16-64 GB LPDDR5x |
| Battery | 38.5 Wh | 44.8 Wh |
| Weight | 720 g | 785 g |
| Camera | 1600x1200 | 2592x1944 (auto-framing) |
Key Features
- 2-in-1 laptop/tablet with 180° screen rotation
- Modular port system (not backward-compatible with Pocket 3)
- Capacitive stylus support (no active stylus)
- eGPU compatible via USB4
Verdict
Superior choice over Pocket 3 for those needing better performance, enhanced display, and future-proof features. Ideal for both students and business professionals.