Comparison Of Differences Between WIN Max 2 And WIN Max 2 (2024)

A Sensible Choice Of Built-in Ports For Easy Expansion

Full-speed USB4 interface, with 40Gbps high-speed connectivity and support for PD 100W charging. Unique Oculink (SFF-8612) port, PCIe direct connection, 63Gbps effective bandwidth, supports GPD G1 eGPU, providing a complete gaming and office experience to meet your needs in all scenarios.

WIN Max 2 (2024) And Steam Deck Size Comparison

When it comes to length, the WIN Max 2 (2024) is 71mm shorter than the Steam Deck; from the height to see, the WIN Max 2 (2024) is 43mm higher than the Steam Deck.

WIN Max 2 (2024) Features:

First of all, many thanks to all crowd-funding users for their constant support over the years! Adhering to the principle of developing based on our user needs, GPD is always trying to add as much value to products as possible while maintaining reasonable pricing, in order to provide the most complete experience!

This time, we would like to introduce you to the WIN Max 2 (2024), our ultimate handheld gaming PC that integrates the following features:

• 10.1-inch ultra-narrow bezel display featuring passive eye protection (such as blue light reduction), native landscape, 10-point touch support, and enabled for the use of active stylus with 4096-level pressure-sensitivity (MPP2.0);
• All-metal CNC body made of 6061 aluminum-magnesium alloy. The back is made of aviation-grade ABS synthetic resin for a comfortable two-hand grip;   
• Comes with the latest AMD processor series:

1. AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU featuring AMD Radeon 780M RDNA3 Graphics, 64GB / 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 MT/s memory;
2. AMD Ryzen 5 8640U APU featuring AMD Radeon 760M RDNA3 Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5x-7500 MT/s memory;

• Highly efficient cooling solution with large turbo fan and dual heat pipes;
• No more stick drift with the introduction of Hall Sensor sticks for the first time in our devices. 
• New mappable back buttons and analog triggers, similar to the Win 3;
• Dual vibration motor with software control (off, weak, strong);
• Six-axis gyroscope with dedicated configuration software;
• Built-in magnetic controller cover allowing instant switching between gaming handheld and business laptop modes any time;
• Integrated with Oculink port, Effective bandwidth of 63Gbps, perfectly compatible with “GPD G1” eGPU;
• Full-speed USB4 also supports eGPU including “GPD G1”;
• Optional 4G LTE module with full operator support: play or work anytime, anywhere;
• Support Wi-Fi 6, the maximum transmission rate can reach to 2402Mbps, support Bluetooth 5.2, with longer transmission distance and faster transmission speed!
• Dual M.2 (PCIe 4.0 2280 / 2230) slots, come with 1TB or 2TB M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD and can be further expanded;
• Built-in 4-channel smart amplifier, 4 super-linear speakers for surround sound experience;
• Backlit keyboard with 2 level of brightness, 5 notification LED and a precision touchpad;
• High-speed SD and microSD card slots, the best choice for photographers;
• First of our device to introduce side mounted power button with a fingerprint sensor;
• Built-in 2-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree viewing angle and high refresh rate;
• 67Wh large-capacity battery that can last 3 hours of gaming;
• 100W PD super-fast charger, from 0 to 50% in around 20 minutes;

10.1-inch Display With Ultra-narrow Bezel, Eye Protection And Native Landscape Mode

Great news for anyone who loves handheld gaming on a big screen! WIN Max 2 (2024) is featuring an ultra-narrow bezel 10.1-inch IPS screen with eye protection, 90% screen-to-body ratio, and fifth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass. Its native landscape mode set you free from all worries regarding aspect ratio compatibility issues with older games. It has a default resolution of 1920×1200, a maximum resolution of 2560×1600, 299PPI, and a relevant aspect ratio of 16:10.

All-metal Apple-style Unibody Design Made Of 6061 Aluminum-magnesium Alloy With A Touch Of Aviation Grade ABS

All-metal Apple-style iron black unibody design made of 6061 aluminum-magnesium alloy with 36 precision CNC processes. The bottom shell is made of aviation-grade ABS synthetic resin to keep a cool and comfortable two-hand grip experience!

RDNA3 Architecture Integrated Graphics Combined With FSR 3.0 Technology Doubles Gaming Performance, Running The Latest AAA Games At 60 FPS Per Second And A Resolution Of 1200P

The RDNA3 architecture integrated graphics AMD Radeon 780M has a power efficiency improvement of about 50%. Compared to FSR 2.0, FSR 3.0 has nearly doubled gaming performance, with the latest AAA games running at over 60 fps per second at a resolution of 1920×1200

• Test benchmark: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U / 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 MT/s / 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD / 1920×1200 / Windows 11 Home 64bit
• Unless specified otherwise, FSR is disabled by default during testing!

Thanks To The Support Of AVX-512, “God Of War 3” On PS3 Can Run At 60 Fps Per Second, And The 8840U Achieves Full-Speed PS3 Emulation

To play emulators smoothly, a higher performance CPU is required. With the support of the AVX-512 instruction set and the all-new RDNA3 architecture integrated graphics, emulators such as RPCS3, Yuzu, Citra, Vita3K, and Xenia can achieve up to 30% performance improvement.

• Test benchmark: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U / 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 MT/s / 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD / 1920×1200 / Windows 11 Home 64bit
• Unless specified otherwise, FSR is disabled by default during testing!

Equipped With The Exclusive Oculink (SFF-8612) Female Port And Supporting The “GPD G1” eGPU, The Performance Exceeds That Of The RTX 3070

The GPD G1 eGPU is based on the mobile version of AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT with RDNA 3.0 architecture design, 13.3 billion transistors, 32 compute units, 2048 shader units, and 2 shader units per unit, actually totaling to 4096 shader units. The RX 7600M XT has 32MB Infinity Cache, 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, a base frequency of 1500 MHz, game frequency of 2300 MHz, and acceleration frequency of 2615 MHz, with TGP power consumption ranging between 75 – 120W.

The GPD G1 has a compact appearance, with dimensions of 225 × 111 × 29.8 mm and a weight of only 0.92 kg. It features a built-in 240W small gallium nitride power supply and air-cooled heat dissipation.

The device has a rich interface, with Oculink and USB4 for connecting to the host device, one HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort for display output. In addition, it also provides three USB 3.2 and one SD card reader:

• When using an Oculink (SFF-8611) cable to connect the GPD G1 and the host device, the HDMI and DisplayPort can be used for external displays, but the USB A and SD card reader will not work.
• When using a USB4 cable to connect the GPD G1 and the host device, the HDMI and DisplayPort can be used for external displays, and the USB A and SD card reader will work. 
• When using both an Oculink (SFF-8611) and USB4 cable to connect the GPD G1 and the host device, the HDMI and DisplayPort can be used for external displays, and the USB A and SD card reader will work.
• Exclusive “TGP Toggle Key”, during gaming, you can freely switch between silent and performance modes

According to 3DMark tests, the GPD G1 scored higher in Fire Strike than the RTX 4070 PC version, and scored higher in Time Spy than the RTX 4060 Mobile version.

We tested the above games on WIN Max 2 (2024) + GPD G1 and compared them with a PC configured with Ryzen 5 5600x + RTX 3070, both at a resolution of 2560×1440. It can be seen that the FPS of most games tested on WIN Max 2 (2024) + GPD G1 are higher than those of the latter.

Highly Efficient Intelligent Cooling Solution With A Large Turbo Fan And Dual Heat Pipe Design

WIN Max 2 (2024) comes with an improved PC-grade cooling system with a large turbo fan + dual heat pipes, which boasts high volume side air blow and highly intelligent speed control. When the internal temperature is lower than 40°C, the fan speed will not exceed 20% of its maximum capacity. When the internal temperature reaches higher than 40°C, the fan speed goes up in 2% PWM increments until reaching its maximum threshold (100%).

Hall Sensor Sticks (First Time In Our Devices), Stepless, Great Linearity, No Dead Zone Neither Stick Drift

The traditional potentiometer stick that relies on the resistance brush to generate the voltage signal is prone to “drift” issues caused by wear and tear in long-term use. With WIN Max 2 (2024), we’ve introduced for the first time Hall Sensor sticks with built-in inductance coils. The working principle of magnetic induction (different magnetic fluxes are generated when the stick rotates to different positions, which in turn generates different voltage signals) determines that Hall Sensor sticks have no wear and tear, and therefore won’t have the issue of stick drift! The sticks also adopt a stepless design for achieving 360° super-linear signal output without any dead zone.

Built-in Magnetic Controller Cover To Switch Instantaneously Between A Gaming Handheld And A Business Laptop Modes At Any Moment

The game controller built into the handheld gaming PC can make it unsuitable for the workplace! To solve this problem, we added two stick covers for WIN Max 2 (2024). The magnetic design ensures that the two covers won’t fall off when using the device. When playing games, you can also stow the covers in the rear compartment, which helps prevent accidental loss!

With A Full-Speed USB4 Interface Providing Up To 40Gbps Of Bandwidth, It Supports External eGPU For Smooth Gameplay Of AAA Games

AMD users, behold! The AMD version of WIN Max 2 has a USB4 port supporting up to 40Gbps transfer rate. The USB4 interface natively supports the Thunderbolt 3 protocol, so now you can play games with the AMD version of WIN Max 2 (2024) connected to a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU!

Comes With One Large Capacity M.2 2280 SSD And One M.2 2230 Slot For Easy Capacity Expansion

For the unlimited expansion of storage space, in addition to an M.2 2280 slot already occupied by the machine’s own nvme ssd, there is also an M.2 2230 slot on the back of the Max 2’s motherboard. Both slots are based on the PCIe 4.0 × 4 bus, with a theoretical throughput of up to 7.877GB/s. Due to restraints in terms of body thickness, both M.2 slots only support single-sided SSDs. The machine comes with a PCIe 4.0 SSD. 

Optional 4G LTE Module With Full Operator Support For Gaming Anytime, Anywhere

After the launch of the first-generation GPD WIN handheld, some users suggested we should add a 4G LTE module to the follow-up products, so that they can play online games anytime, anywhere. However, due to various constraints (internal space, heat generation, cost, etc.), we had been unable to add this feature in the past. This time, we finally did it, adding a 4G LTE module that supports 4G TD-LTE, FDD-LTE and 3G CDMA in WIN Max 2 (2024), which is comparable in performance to mainstream laptops and can be used in more complex scenarios. 

Considering that some users may not need 4G capabilities, we have adopted a detachable module design, allowing anyone who needs a 4G connection to put the module into the slot on the back of the machine. The operation is very easy, just remove the cover and slot in the module and you are done！

High-speed SD And MicroSD Slots Added For Photographers/Players

GPD users include photography enthusiasts who need to transfer a large number of photos to their notebooks. For them, one disadvantage of the small, portable GPD handheld compared to larger notebooks is the lack of a built-in SD card slot. And we’ve finally made up for this shortcoming with WIN Max 2 (2024)!

The SD slot of WIN Max 2 (2024) is connected to the UHS-II bus. Based on the SD 4.0 bus protocol, it supports the transmission of up to V90 video files at a read and write speed of up to 312MB/s and inserting an up to 2TB SDHC/SDXC/SDUC card.

WIN Max 2 (2024) is also equipped with a microSD card slot that is connected to the UHS-I bus, supports the transfer of A2, U3, V30 files at a read and write speed of 160MB/s, to a microSDHC / microSDXC / microSDUC card.

Backlit Keyboard With 2-level Brightness Adjustment And Precision Touchpad With Gesture Customization Support, All For Higher Input Comfort

To improve the typing experience, we’ve added a backlit keyboard that has 2 brightness levels to WIN Max 2 (2024), allowing you to always see legends comfortably regardless of the ambient brightness. In addition, to address concerns about touch accuracy and improve touch input comfort, we’ve also added the Precision Touchpad driver for WIN Max 2 (2024), which supports touch gesture customization with the Touchpad configuration tool that comes with Windows.

Thanks to our friend Faust for his valuable advices and time for the keyboard design of this product.

First Of Our Device To Introduce Side Mounted Power Button With A Fingerprint Sensor

The power button of a traditional laptop would mostly be on its C side. So, when using the laptop with an external monitor, it will be locked every time you close the laptop and leave, to use it again you must open the top cover and enter the password, which can be very troublesome. To solve this problem, WIN Max 2 (2024) is equipped with a side mounted power button with a fingerprint sensor, which allows for a very convenient one-click power on + unlock (regardless of whether the machine is closed or not)!

Built-in 4-channel Intelligent Amplifier And 4 Super Linear Surround Sound Speakers

Thanks to its 2 AAC Super Linear Speakers with Double Amplitude Boost, WIN 3’s sound performance is very well received by users! This time, WIN Max 2 (2024) is further upgraded with 4 super-linear speakers to achieve surround sound. And it also uses a high PSRR intelligent 4-channel amplifier with higher energy efficiency and lower noise. Whether watching videos or playing games, Max 2 (2024) can always bring you immersive and cinematic 3D surround sound!

Built-in 2 Million Pixel Camera With Ultra-wide Viewing Angle And High Refresh Rate

WIN Max 2 (2024) has a built-in 2-megapixel camera with a maximum resolution of 1612×1212. It boasts an ultra-wide viewing angle and a high refresh rate for a better live video conferencing experience.

67Wh High Capacity Battery, Supporting Up To 5 Hours Of Continuous Gaming

With a higher capacity (67Wh) than all thin and light laptops on the market, Max 2 brings you the ultimate experience in terms of battery life. With only one full charge, the battery supports up to 14 hours of office work, 6~8 hours of local 1080P video playback, and 5 hours of gaming.

100W PD Super Charger , From 0 to 50% In About 20 Minutes

The included PD 3.0 100W super charger can charge the machine from 0 to 50% in about 20 minutes. A 5-minute charge can support up to 2 hours of work. Also, the charger supports all fast-charging protocols for phones and tablets, so it can be the only charger you carry when going out!

About the project

With WIN Max 2 (2024), we want to address as many WIN Max’s shortcomings as possible and we have taken into account various suggestions kindly provided by users. We want to bring more value to our users and are trying to add as many functions as possible without increasing the size of the machine.

The main reason for launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo is that launching WIN Max 2 (2024) requires heavy financial investment in R&D, mold development and material procurement. All funds raised through this project will be put in use for the mass production of Win Max 2 (2024). We believe that this product can meet the needs of all players who love portable gaming and will be their preferred mini laptop for gaming and working. Looking forward to your support, we shall work together towards a brighter future for portable gaming!

About us

We are a company specialized in handheld gaming devices and office equipment. We operate from Shenzhen, China under the brand name of GPD (GamePad Digital), which came from the company founder’s aspiration for making gaming products. GPD is committed to provide users with personalized products and services.

Acknowledgments!

We want to thank all the GPD followers and even more those who choosed to support us during previous crowdfunding as it’s your continuous support that has enabled us to continuously launch better products. We also want to thank everybody who will participate in our crowdfunding project for the first time as mass production and launch of this product would never be possible without your trust and support.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

A. Do the contributions listed for this project include tariffs incurred upon delivery to the users’ home countries such as VAT?

The contributions listed in the project page include international express freight (including additional charges for delivery to remote areas) but do not cover tariffs incurred when entering the destination countries. Generally, the VAT rate for delivery of products to EU countries and Japan is 21% and 10%, respectively; in the case of the United States, tariff is required to be paid for products valued at more than $800; other countries may impose even higher tariff rates.

B. What after-sales services are available for those participating in the crowdfunding campaign?

Users participating in crowdfunding enjoy the same warranty benefits as the purchasers of officially launched products. Any user who is dissatisfied with the product can return it within one week of reception, but shipping cost for delivery of the product to the user will be deducted from the refund upon successful return.  

Please note that postage and packaging costs incurred for the return should be borne by the user. When returning the product, please use local postal courier. If you use other international logistics services, the returned product will incur a tariff equivalent to 20% to 30% of its value when entering China, for which GPD won’t be held responsible.

C. What if the crowdfunding target is not reached?

Even if the target amount is not reached, we will still send the products to those who have contributed to the project. At that time, we will find other financing channels to ensure the mass production of the final product. Players who love this product are advised to pay close attention to the latest updates on the project.

D. What if I didn’t get answers to my question?

If you do not get a response on time, please contact us as follows:

During the crowdfunding process, please report technical issues by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

After the crowdfunding is over, you can get updates on product delivery by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

After receiving the product, you can report quality problems or ask for return by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

For inquiries about distribution or marketing cooperation, please contact us by emailing: Sales02@gpd.hk

For crowdfunding participants, please make sure to contact us through the email address indicated in your supporter’s note, and we will make sure to answer your questions.

Statement

We will ensure that delivery is made first to those who support us on Indiegogo.

Product specifications may change during the crowdfunding process for the purpose of making further improvements, in which case we will notify everyone as soon as possible on the “Update” section of our Indiegogo page.

We will make sure the product passes CE-RoHS, FCC, CCC, JATE, MIC and other international certifications.

We will try our best to make delivery at the agreed time. However, we might have to postpone delivery due to unpredictable supply chain problems or quality control issues, and please be patient if we do! Thank you for your understanding and support!