GPD Win Max

Following the GPD Win 2 in 2018,{{Cite web|last=Ward|first=Craig|title=The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-GPD-Win-2-Windows-handheld-gaming-device-hits-Indiegogo.278730.0.html|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Notebookcheck|language=en}} and the larger GPD Pocket 2 in 2019,{{Cite web|last=Dan|date=2019-04-05|title=GPD Pocket 2 - an in depth, hands on review|url=https://thoughtsnack.com/gpd-pocket-2-full-review-production-unit/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=ThoughtSnack|language=en-US}} GPD announced their largest device yet as the GPD Win Max. This device is the size of a Netbook, and retains GPD's signature embedded controller. The Win Max was leaked and received media coverage as early as April 2019,{{Cite web|last=April 2019|first=Zhiye Liu 06|title=GPD Win 2 Max Allegedly Ditches Intel CPU For AMD Ryzen APU|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gpd-win-2-max-amd-ryzen-apu,39005.html|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Tom's Hardware|language=en}} with conclusive coverage coming in April, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Deakin|first=Daniel R.|title=GPD Win Max pre-sale price for Chinese market leaked: 4,999 yuan (US$706) for a handheld gaming computer with Thunderbolt 3 and quad-core Ice Lake processor|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-Win-Max-pre-sale-price-for-Chinese-market-leaked-4-999-yuan-US-706-for-a-handheld-gaming-computer-with-Thunderbolt-3-and-quad-core-Ice-Lake-processor.462994.0.html|access-date=2020-08-31|website=Notebookcheck|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-04-22|title=GPD's Win Max tiny handheld laptop is hiding big gaming power|url=https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/22/gpds-win-max-tiny-handheld-laptop-is-hiding-big-gaming-power/|access-date=2020-08-31|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US}}

Announced in the first quarter of 2020,{{Cite web |date=2020-03-16 |title=GPD WIN Max is the Smallest "Handheld Gaming Laptop" with Intel Core i5-1035G7 CPU |url=https://www.gizchina.com/2020/03/16/gpd-win-max-official/ |access-date=2020-08-31 |website=Gizchina.com |language=en-US}} the crowdfunding campaign was launched on Indiegogo on May 18, 2020, priced at $779.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-18 |title=GPD WIN Max pre-order price will make you think twice |url=https://www.slashgear.com/gpd-win-max-pre-order-price-will-make-you-think-twice-18620919/ |access-date=2020-08-31 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}} The campaign concluded on July 1, 2020 with more than 3,500 backers having contributed more than $2.8 million dollars in total.{{Cite web |title=GPD WIN Max: Handheld Game Console for AAA Games |url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/2598099 |access-date=2020-08-21 |website=Indiegogo |language=en}} Its price also rose from $779 to $800.

With the Win Max being GPD's largest gaming device as of release, there was room for additions such a scissor switch keyboard which would support touch typing, similar to what is available on their GPD Pocket Range, as well as a touchpad, and an 8" screen. This unit also introduces GPD's first instance of clickable analog sticks, one of which has been moved inside the ABXY buttons, as well as buttons with a very similar style to the PlayStation Vita (with a layout and markings similar to the Xbox). The Win Max speakers have been moved underneath the unit towards the user. Access to the M.2 drive has been reduced, as the unit must be disassembled to change this drive. An ethernet port has been added to the right side of the device, which would prevent a user from effectively holding the console while this port is in use.

This increase in size has also allowed an increase in cooling potential of the Max with dual fans and Heat pipes.

Otherwise, the Win Max maintains a similar design to previous units with a milled magnesium aluminum alloy chassis and an ABS plastic shell. With the far side of the device providing access to two USB-A ports, four shoulder buttons, a USB-C port as well as a Thunderbolt 3 port, and a small reset button. The back panel also includes another change: the win series' first full-size HDMI port.

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Win Max units started shipping to Indiegogo backers on August 17, 2020.{{cite tweet |number=1295269178048253952 |user=softwincn |title=IGG shipment starts ! |author=GPD Game Consoles |date=17 August 2020 |access-date=2020-12-04}} Some users have reported failure of the included USB-C power supply.{{Cite web |last=O'Donnell |first=Deirdre |title=GPD Win Max: crowdfunding for the 'mini console' moves on to a new stage amid user concerns about its charging tech |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-Win-Max-crowdfunding-for-the-mini-console-moves-on-to-a-new-stage-amid-user-concerns-about-its-charging-tech.480843.0.html |access-date=2020-08-31 |website=Notebookcheck |language=en}}

November 2022, GPD WIN Max 2 was released.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching up to 4.7 GHz.
• Graphics: AMD Radeon 680M with RDNA2 architecture, providing excellent gaming performance.
• Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5-6400 MT/s dual-channel memory.
• Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast read and write speeds.
• Display: 10.1-inch 2.5K LTPS full-screen display with a resolution of 2560x1600, supporting 10-point touch and 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching up to 4.9 GHz.
• Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M with RDNA3 architecture, providing excellent gaming performance.
• Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5-6400 MT/s dual-channel memory.
• Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast read and write speeds.
• Display: 10.1-inch 2.5K LTPS full-screen display with a resolution of 2560x1600, supporting 10-point touch and 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus.

The GPD Win Max 2 2024 version was released in December 2023

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching up to 4.9 GHz.
• Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M with RDNA3 architecture, providing excellent gaming performance.
• Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-6400 MT/s dual-channel memory.

• Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast read and write speeds.
• Display: 10.1-inch 2.5K LTPS full-screen display with a resolution of 2560x1600, supporting 10-point touch and 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus.
• Design: Lightweight and durable all-aluminum unibody design.
• Battery: Large 67Wh battery, providing long battery life and supporting 100W PD fast charging.
• Connectivity: Multiple ports including USB4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2, and SD card slots, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

The GPD Win Max 2 2025 version was released in December 2024

• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads, capable of reaching up to 5.1 GHz.
• Graphics: AMD Radeon 890M with RDNA3.5 architecture, providing excellent gaming performance.
• Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-7500 MT/s dual-channel memory.
• Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast read and write speeds.
• Display: 10.1-inch 2.5K LTPS full-screen display with a resolution of 2560x1600, supporting 10-point touch and 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus.
• Design: Lightweight and durable all-aluminum unibody design.
• Battery: Large 67Wh battery, providing long battery life and supporting 100W PD fast charging.
• Connectivity: Multiple ports including USB4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2, and SD card slots, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support
  

• Comparison of handheld game consoles
• GPD Win
• GPD Win 2
• GPD Win 3
• GPD XD
• PC gaming
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