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GPD Duo FAQ

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You can find answers to many common questions we are asked or searched for by our visitors. This GPD Duo FAQ is regularly updated with new Q&A.

Frequently Asked Questions

GPD Duo

When will the GPD Duo launch? We are expecting the GPD Duo to be launched in around December 2024. We will update with a more accurate date soon.
What are the main features of the GPD Duo? The GPD Duo is a dual-screen laptop featuring two 13.3-inch AMOLED touchscreens, a choice of AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and 780M, or AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, Radeon 890M graphics, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 16TB of storage.
What is the battery capacity of the GPD Duo? The GPD Duo has a 80Wh ultra-large capacity battery; it supports up to 14 hours of continuous 1080p video playback.
Is the GPD Duo keyboard backlit? The GPD Duo features a standard chiclet keyboard with an island-style layout and full QWERTY design, complete with white backlighting for easy use in low-light settings. The precision touchpad (PTP mode) includes left and right button vibration feedback, providing consistent touch sensitivity across the entire surface.
What is the GPD Duo’s size and weight? Is it portable? The GPD Duo measures 11.69 × 8.25 × 0.94 inches (29.7 × 20.97 × 2.38 cm) and weighs 2.2kg (4.85 lbs). It is fairly portable, fitting into a larger bag or backpack very easily.
What is the GPD Duo power adapter specification and wattage? With 100W super-fast charging using the PD 3.0 protocol, the GPD Duo offers a quick and reliable power-up experience. When powered off, it charges up to 50% in just 30 minutes, keeping your AI PC ready for high-performance tasks with minimal downtime.
What are the GPD Duo’s camera specifications? The GPD Duo’s built-in camera has a 2.5K automatic framing high definition camera.
How does the GPD Duo handle thermal management under load? The GPD Duo is equipped with a high-performance cooling system featuring dual fans and dual heat pipes, delivering optimal thermal management at a powerful 60W TDP. This setup includes a high-volume turbo fan for comprehensive cooling, ensuring the device stays consistently cool while unlocking its maximum performance potential.
What display technology does the GPD Duo use in both monitors? Both monitors are 13.3″ 2.8K OLED touchscreen displays with Corning Gorilla Glass. They have HDR 10-bit support, 1,000,000:1 Ultra-High contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 90% NTSC, and Delta E < 1.
What devices are supported on the USB-C Video Input? Check out our GPD Duo Video Input guide at

Compatibility includes, but is not limited to, the following models:

Game consoles and gaming handhelds

  • GPD WIN 3 | GPD WIN 4 | GPD WIN Mini | XP / XP Plus
  • Nintendo Switch | Switch OLED
  • Valve Steam Deck
  • Sony PS4 Pro | PS5
  • Microsoft Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S

Laptop models

  • GPD WIN Max 1 / GPD WIN Max 2 / 2023 / 2024 | Pocket 2 / GPD Pocket 3 | Micro PC
  • Huawei MateBook D Series / E Series / X Series | MateBook 13 / 14
  • MagicBook 14/15/2018/Pro
  • Apple MacBook 12-inch | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air 2018 / 2019 | Mac mini
  • Apple Air 12.5 2019 model | Air 13.3-inch | Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model | Pro GTX | Air 2019 | Pro 2020 model | Pro 15 Enhanced Edition | Xiaomi Gaming Laptop
  • Redmi RedmiBook 14 II / 16 / Air 13
  • Lenovo ideapad S540 13 2019 / 14 2020 / Pro13 | Miix 720 | Carbon 2017 | Yoga 900 / C940 / C740 / S940 / 5 Pro / 6 Pro | ThinkPad X / X1 / S / T / P / E Series | Legion Y7000 / Y7000P
  • ASUS ZenBook Series | Business Manager Series | ExpertBook II Series | TUF 8 Series | Redol Series | ROG Series | TUF Series | ASUS VivoBook Series | VivoBook 14 and 15s Series | U4100 | U306 | U321
  • Samsung NoteBook Series | GalaxyBook Series
  • Razer Blade / Razer Blade Stealth
  • HP OMEN 4 | OMEN Pro | Elite Series | ENVY Series | EliteBook 735G6 / 745G6 | Warrior 66 (3rd generation) | Z Series ZBOOK | HP Spectre 13 | Envy 13 | Pavilion X2 | EliteBook Folio G1
  • Dell G3 | G5 | G7 | XPS13 | XPS15 | XPS17 | Inspiron 5000 / 7000
  • Microsoft Surface Book2 / Book3 | Surface Go1 / Go2 / Go3 / Go4 | Surface Pro 7 / 8 / 9 | Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 | Surface Studio 2 / 3
  • Google PixelBook Pen | ChromeBook Pixels

Android tablet supported models

  • Huawei M6 10.8-inch | MatePad 10.8-inch | MatePad Pro
  • Apple iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | iPad Air4
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 / S5e / S6 / S7 / S7+

Smartphones (PC desktop mode supported)

  • Huawei Mate Series | P Series
  • Honor Note 10 | V20 | 30 Pro | 30 Pro+
  • Samsung S Series | Note Series
  • Smartisan Smartisan R1 | Smartisan R2 | Smartisan Pro2s | Smartisan Pro3

Smartphones (Mirroring mode only)

  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi 14 Pro
  • Black Shark 2 | Black Shark 3 | Black Shark 3 Pro
  • OnePlus 7 | OnePlus 7 Pro | OnePlus 7T | OnePlus 8T
  • ASUS ROG Phone | ROG Phone 2
  • Razer Phone | Razer Phone 2
  • Xperia 1 (J9110) | Xperia 5 | Xperia XZ3
  • Huawei Mate X2 | OPPO R17 Pro | OPPO Reno 10x Zoom | ZTE AXON 9 Pro | ZTE AXON 10 Pro | HTC U Ultra | LG G5 | Nokia 9 PureView | Nubia Z50 Pro+
Can you switch off the second (top) display? You can press the F3 key to switch off and on the top display.
Can you use the top display for video input while the Duo is switched off? Yes, you can. We have tested it with a few devices and you can use a gaming handheld, mini PC etc. while the GPD Duo itself is switched off. It looks like it may draw power (around 2W) from the connected device to power the display.
What CPU does the GPD Duo have? The GPD Duo is available in two models: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with 780M GPU, and the higher performing AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 with 890M GPU.
How much RAM and storage does the GPD Duo support? The GPD Duo comes in two models: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U will have 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 has a choice of 32GB or 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB or 2TB of storage using dual M.2 2280 slots supporting PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs.
What communications features does the GPD Duo 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.
What kind of warranty comes with the GPD Duo? You get a two year warranty when buying from GPD Store; other sellers only offer 1 year.
Does the GPD Duo support external GPUs? The GPD Duo supports external GPUs, and as it has an OCuLink port it can take advantage of faster data transfer and performance with the [GPD G1 eGPU](https://gpdstore.net/shop/accessories/gpd-g1/) docking station.
Can the GPD Duo be used as a tablet? Yes, the secondary screen can rotate 360 degrees, allowing the GPD Duo to be used in a tablet-like mode.
Does the GPD Duo have a built-in keyboard? Yes, the GPD Duo features an integrated, non-detachable keyboard with a chocolate key design and white backlight.
Can I connect external displays to the GPD Duo? Yes, the GPD Duo supports up to 4 displays in total with the [PM14 portable monitors](https://gpdstore.net/portable-monitors/droix-pm14-portable-monitor/), including its own two displays. You could also connect the [GPD G1 eGPU](https://gpdstore.net/accessories/gpd-g1/) and have up to four displays for a total of six including the Duo’s displays.
What is the AI performance of the GPD Duo? The GPD Duo features an NPU with 50 TOPS of AI computing power, contributing to a total system AI performance of 80 TOPS.
Does the GPD Duo support stylus input? Yes, the GPD Duo supports active stylus input with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and is compatible with the [GPD Stylus](https://gpdstore.net/shop/accessories/gpd-stylus/) as well as the Surface Pen.
What is the screen resolution of the GPD Duo? Each 13.3-inch screen has a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels with 255 PPI.
What operating system does the GPD Duo come with? The GPD Duo comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home 64-bit.
Does the GPD Duo support video input like on a portable monitor? The top display has video input via USB-C that will allow you to connect an external device and use it like a portable monitor.

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