Both the GPD Win 4 2025 at $1173 and the GPD Win Max 2 (2024) at $1156–$1312 run Windows 11, share a high-end power tier, and top out at PlayStation 3 emulation. The key difference is form: the Win 4 2025 uses a horizontal sliding layout with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370, while the Win Max 2 (2024) is a larger clamshell — available with Windows 11 or SteamOS — built around the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U. Buyers who want a pocketable device lean toward the Win 4 2025; those who prefer a laptop-style screen and keyboard suit the Win Max 2.
| GPD Win 4 2025 | GPD Win Max 2 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1173 | $1156–$1312 |
| Brand | Game Pad Digital | GamePad Digital |
| Released | 2024 / 12 | 2024 / 05 |
| Type | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / SteamOS |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| CPU | AMD Zen 5 | AMD Zen 4 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD | Dual Internal NVMe SSD slots (2280/2232) (1 TB / 2 TB standard but are user upgradeable) External SD & MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Fan |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.0 inch | 10.1 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 367.15 PPI | 298.9 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 45.62 Wh | 67 Wh |
| Weight | 566 grams | 1005 grams |
| Dimensions | 220 mm x 92 mm x ? mm | 227 mm x 160 mm x 23 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Metal (Magnesium Aluminum Alloy) |
| Colors | Black, White | Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G LTE (optional), USB-A, OcuLink | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G LTE (optional) |
| Video out | USB-C video out Top facing | USB-C video out, OcuLink Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing | Quad Surround Front & Side facing |
| GPD Win 4 2025 | GPD Win Max 2 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | A |
| Nintendo Wii | A | A |
| PlayStation 2 | A | A |
| Switch | A | A |
| Wii U | A | A |
| PlayStation 3 | A | A |
Bottom line: The GPD Win Max 2 (2024) is the cheaper option at $1156–$1312.
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