| GPD Win Max | |
| Manufacturer: | GamePad Digital (GPD) |
| Power: | 3x5000 mAh Lithium Ion Batteries in Series,USB Power Delivery 3.0 65W charging |
| Related: | GPD Pocket, GPD XD, GPD Win |
| Predecessor: | GPD Win 2 |
| Dimensions: | 207mm x 145mm x 26mm |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth5, USB 3.1 Type A, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone |
| Controllers: | XInput D-pad 4 face buttons 4 shoulder buttons 2 clickable analog sticks |
| Graphics: | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 |
| Display: | 8" 1280x800, 16:10 10-point touch screen |
| Storage: | 512GB SSD (replaceable) |
| Memory: | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
| Cpu: | Intel Core i5-1035G7 |
| Os: | Windows 10 Home |
| Type: | Handheld game console / Ultra-mobile PC / Palmtop |
| Website: | Indiegogo campaign (English) (中文) |
| Weight: | 790g |
| Touchpad: | 3-point, one button |
| Family: | Notebook, handheld |
| Memory Card: | MicroSDXC |
| Successor: | GPD Win 3, GPD Win Max 2 |
The GPD Win Max is a Windows-based palmtop computer manufactured by Gamepad Digital (GPD). It is the successor to the GPD Win 2, and was crowdfunded, like its predecessor. Announced in the first quarter of 2020,[1] the crowdfunding campaign was launched on Indiegogo on May 18, 2020, priced at $779.[2] The campaign concluded on July 1, 2020 with more than 3,500 backers having contributed more than $2.8 million dollars in total.[3]
The GPD Win Max is rated to run AAA video game titles and emulate consoles from the sixth generation and earlier, with some support for consoles up to the eighth generation.[4]
Following the GPD Win 2 in 2018,[5] and the larger GPD Pocket 2 in 2019,[6] 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,[7] with conclusive coverage coming in April, 2020.[8] [9]
After the conclusion of the Indiegogo campaign on July 1, 2020 the price of the Win max rose from $779 to $800 while remaining on sale via Indemand until July 15.
| Category | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | GPD Win Max | GPD Win Max 2021 | ||
| Launch date | June 2020 | 2021 | ||
| Dimensions | 207x | |||
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1035G7 TDP 10-25W | Intel Core i7-1195G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 4800U | |
| Graphics | Intel Iris plus 940 Graphics | Intel Iris Xe GraphicsG7 96EUs | AMD Radeon Vega Graphics 8CUs | |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200 RAM | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2242 solid-state driveMicroSD A2 removable storageNo capacity ceilings | 1 TB M.2 2242 solid-state drive | ||
| Display | 8-inch, 1280x800, H-IPS 10-point touch screen, 16:9 ratio4K video support (4096x2304x24 max)Miracast and WiDi support | |||
| Audio | Dual speakers3.5mm headphone jackInternal microphoneRealtek audio driver | |||
| Keyboard | QWERTY keyboard | |||
| Game controls | D-pad4 face buttons6 shoulder buttons2 analog sticks | |||
| Slots | Single microSD slot compatible A2 standard | |||
| Ports | 2 USB 3.0 Type C2 USB 3.0 Type AHDMI3.5mm headphone jack | |||
| Battery | 3x5000mAh capacity in series lithium polymer battery20v 3a Quick Charge | |||
| Connectivity | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n/ax2.4G/5G Dual-band wifi (867 Mbit/s max rate)Bluetooth 5.0 | |||
| Software | Windows 10 HomeDirectX 12OpenGL 4.4Linux (unofficial) | |||
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.
Win Max units started shipping to Indiegogo backers on August 17, 2020.[10] Some users have reported failure of the included USB-C power supply.[11]