GPD Pocket 4 Review: My Travel Buddy

The GPD Pocket 4 is a mini laptop that packs the latest AMD processor and features the same screen as the Lenovo Legion Go. Let's talk about how I've been using it for the past month, and why it's my favorite little travel companion for both gaming and some productivity.

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This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:44 specs and pricing
04:21 hardware impressions
05:30 ports and modules
07:21 keyboard and controls
13:16 mic, camera, and screen
16:52 size and weight
19:26 performance and cooling
23:22 software configuration
26:15 PC game testing
30:57 AI tools
33:15 emulation testing
37:45 battery life
40:53 summary (likes and dislikes)
44:40 conclusion

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[RetroGameCorps]

Yikes, I forgot to show my speaker testing footage! The audio is excellent, with stereo differentiation and an overall balanced sound considering the size. It's also quite loud, I rarely have pushed it past 50%. I apologize for the omission, this channel is really going downhill!

[Zero]

This is the type of netbook I wanted 10 years ago

[RobloxKirb]

Another device I won't buy? Interesting. Let's watch a 45 minute review of it :)

[TJ-vhps]

As an IT professional, the KVM, serial port, small size yet high resolution and relatively large keys for the size make this a perfect device for data center or remote equipment management.

[AA-ouyd]

15:10 "I'm not really sure, I don't have a real job anymore" made me giggle a bit idk why lol

[TheLexikitty]

From an IT standpoint i would LOVE one of these for working in datacenters.

[gt]

I really would love to see GPD make it big. They're one of the few companies that actually try making something unique and fresh

[matthewvillegas]

You have a real job! Perhaps not traditional but much appreciated. Coming from someone with a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, this feels like a pocket form of that with the touchscreen. I think this is better than the tablet + keyboard combo for not having to compromise on ports, especially Ethernet and full HDMI.

[iTheBeep]

Watching you talk at the end of the conclusion and I am reminded of how insane your work ethic is.
"not a real job" my ass dude, you're a legend.

[little_fluffy_clouds]

I tried a GPD Win Max years ago, but the cooling fans were unbearably loud. Sad to see that problem still exists. I have been avoiding their handheld PC designs because of that one important reason.

[porqpai]

I was thinking about getting this to replace my iPad. This was a needed review for me. Thanks Russ!

[Not-Real-zhmf]

Please show the internals and what could be upgraded or replace.

[Mrterran]

This is the kind of "Innovation" or generally new stuff I want to see!

[ungratefulmango]

I've had my eye on these mini ultrabooks for years! I guess I just needed Russ to review one before I took them seriously

[greenprotag]

As an "informed buyer", tech enthusiast, and casual gamer, I take offence to my favorite content creators and news sources referring to their job as "not a real job"
You do very real work that I value very much.
Hopefully you are joking, I am sure you regard the work that you do is VERY real and therefore is a very real job.

[douglasxd]

does that little hinge break easily? it looks weak

[josepaniagua]

This exact type of content is what I need for in-depth choices, keep it up dudes its really conversation starting🤙🏽👌🏽

[Gordy-gz]

You sure you wanna watch a whole video on something you know you won’t buy? Yeah man I wanna do it.❤

[kon_radar]

I know that the right ALT key = Left Ctrl + Left Alt.
In Poland we use the US keyboard, and we use the right ALT for typing symbols like Ą Ę Ł.
In Germany, the right ALT is used to type symbols like € and @.

[RabbiKrieg]

Just what I needed on my day off, good thing I have ALL the snacks and drinks!