The Most Interesting, Unique Handheld.. And It's Powerful! (GPD Win Mini Review)

In this video, we're going to review the most unique handheld that I've ever received - the GPD Win Mini 2024. It's super powerful, can play modern PC games and all the emulation you want.. in a clamshell form factor, with a keyboard.

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Timestamps
00:00 - What is the GPD Win Mini? & Specs
03:25 - Keyboard & Touchpad
05:14 - Controls & Features
06:35 - Comfort
08:07 - Software & Audio
09:57 - Heat & Battery
12:27 - Emulation
14:07 - PC Games
15:21 - This is super unique, but has downsides
17:03 - Wrap up

[ianmacd]

"…I love Windows and windows is exactly where I want to be…"

Now, there's something you don't hear every day.

[doolittle_]

Joey, I like listening to you talk about handhelds.

[thenarrator]

I definitely hopped on this during the IGG campaign. Couldn’t resist this much power in a clamshell form factor!

[commander_nojj]

great review!

Couple notes, the heat issues are valid but even playing an intense game during travel situations for an hour or 2, the heat never gets too bad, as long as you have something managing the TDP levels on the fly (like handheld companion) it should help keep thermals down. If you're willing to do the tweaking a lot of games are playable for long sessions. I did carry a portable battery with me to keep it juiced longer than the battery normally runs.

Actually holding the device for those lengths of time and playing with the gamepad can be a little crampy on the hands, the separate grips you can purchase does mitigate this almost completely. The grips also help mitigate heat issues on the back side, your thumbs may still feel a bit of heat on the top side. The problem with the grips is you'll want to take them off quite often as the form factor of the device is ruined by them, I usually carry the little box they came in with me just in case so I can quickly screw them in and unscrew them when I'm done.

Some of the more intense games might be worth trying a 720P upscale if possible as the screen size you won't really see a big hit in quality and the performance boost + wattage decline will help battery life and thermals. I also think the device is fantastic as an in bed moonlight streaming device, I go back and forth between this and the odin 2 as a moonlight streaming device.

You are totally right, people looking for something that will be pick up and play fully, they should look elsewhere. If you're willing to put the time and effort into making it work, it's such a cool device in an amazing form factor.

If you do decide to pick one up I highly recommend getting on the GPD discord as there's plenty of people there chatting about the device and you can find answers to many common and sometimes uncommon questions searching around the discord.

[lilalj]

I have the Win Mini 2024, and this thing is compact! It is one of my primary computers in my house. Only wish battery was better undocked, for AAA titles, otherwise you could easily tweek the TDP and fan settings on the fly. It's pricey, but usually for a device like this, you pay a premium for the form factor.

[peejae]

i'm excited for an ARM based (Snapdragon X Plus/X Elite) GPD Win Mini. Hopefully with amazing 8-10hr battery life when browsing the net.

[ryanbane]

I think it’s also worth mentioning the after-sales support you will get from GPD, or rather lack thereof. If you absolutely have to buy a GPD device, please buy from a trusted online retailer who will support your GPD device when the keyboard is faulty or the right trigger is non-functional right out of the box or your battery stops working after 3 months. (All issues I’ve personally faced on 3 separate GPD devices.) A respectful email to GPD and they told me to kick rocks.

[danandtab]

I really love miniature versions of things, whether its kid play groceries that look like grown up groceries, minibikes, model cars, Miyoo Mini, SNES mini and certainly miniature laptop computers that are fully functional. I wish the price was miniature, but I get it. ;)

[Zedisdeadbaby]

It's not a laptop and it's not a handheld but probably the most unique handheld that he had the chance to review 😉

[AishTalksTech]

Great video man! the win mini is one of those devices I have to pick up at some point

[ChuxMcFlux]

If this ran cooler and had an HDR Oled I would buy 100%

[Patriotic_Eagle]

That looks like a painful to use nightmare, but i love that there are still companies out there making absolutely mental tech

[matthewjefferis]

Thanks Brother! For your perspectives

[STRDVD]

After I was burned on buying the GPD Win1, pass young lad. Enjoy though man.

[XFactorSports]

You could reuse this title for an eventual look at the Ayaneo Flip DS lol. Loved my time with it before going Ally X.

[joeymcjoeysalot]

More interested in the full size win max i think.

[Autotrope]

I want this one. I can't justify the cost but if someone gave me one I would not complain one bit.

[mickeymouze]

with the latest Games they should've up the battery capacity cause 1 hour for me will not be nice

[ilkeryoldas]

The only other alternative to this form factor is ayaneo flip kb, no?

[taoooyz]

At a size of 7 inch screen, this is the most power you can get. Other options are too big,