GPD WIN MAX 10.1" WIN MAX 2 2025 2025 - Ryzen AI HX 370 Review

This is the single most compact device we've ever tested, cramming a blazing 12-core CPU and 32GB RAM into 1.01kg. Its gaming performance, however, lands at a pitiful 8.1 out of 100 due to the weak integrated GPU, so don't buy it for AAA titles without an external graphics box. It's a jaw-dropping productivity tool you can toss in a bag, but the bottom-3% reliability score and toasty handheld ergonomics demand caution.

The GPD Win Max 2 2025 is literally the most compact device in our entire database, sitting at the 100th percentile for portability. It weighs just 1.01kg and folds up smaller than most tablets, yet somehow crams in a 12-core AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 that lands in the 86th percentile for CPU muscle. That means it outruns the vast majority of laptops we've tested for tasks like compiling code, photo editing, or running Fusion 360, all while fitting into a jacket pocket. Throw in 32GB of screaming-fast LPDDR5X RAM and a roomy 2TB NVMe SSD (94th percentile), and you've got a shockingly capable pocket workstation.

But here's the rub: the integrated Radeon 890M GPU falls flat on its face for serious gaming, scoring a miserable 8.1 out of 100 in our gaming benchmarks. That puts it in the bottom fifth of all GPUs we've seen. It'll handle light indie titles and older games, but modern AAA releases will choke. The saving grace is the OcuLink port, which lets you plug in an external GPU box for desktop-class graphics at your desk. Still, for a device with built-in game controls, that's a pretty big asterisk.

Under the hood, that Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a beast. Its 12 cores and 24 threads boost up to 5.1GHz, and in our CPU-bound tests it trades blows with far chunkier laptops. For productivity software like AutoCAD or DaVinci Resolve, it's genuinely impressive—you're getting near-workstation performance from something that looks like a Nintendo DS on steroids. The 32GB of LPDDR5X (91st percentile) keeps multitasking smooth, and the 2TB SSD rips through file transfers with ease.

Gaming, though, is a different story. The Radeon 890M uses system memory and just doesn't have the grunt to push modern titles at the native 1920x1200 resolution. Our gaming score of 8.1/100 isn't a typo—it's that weak. You'll be dialing settings down to low and still seeing stutters in demanding games. The OcuLink port is the escape hatch here, but it tethers you to a power outlet and a bulky external GPU enclosure, which kind of defeats the ultra-portable pitch.

The price on this thing is all over the place. We've seen it as low as $2,031 and as high as an absurd $23,951 from different sellers, so shop around carefully. At the low end, you're getting a ridiculously compact 12-core mini-laptop with gobs of RAM and storage, plus the flexibility of OcuLink. That's a unique value for niche professionals. But when you climb above $3,000, you're entering premium gaming laptop territory with dGPUs that utterly demolish the Win Max 2 in frame rates. The sweet spot seems to be finding a deal around that $2,000 mark, where the portability-to-performance ratio makes sense if you accept the gaming compromises.

Stacked against the ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, the GPD Win Max 2 doesn't even belong in the same gaming conversation—those laptops will run circles around it with discrete GPUs. The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max is similarly compact and vastly more powerful for creative work, but it lacks built-in game controls and starts at a higher base price. The MSI Prestige offers a better screen and GPU, but can't match the Win Max 2's tiny footprint. Essentially, the Win Max 2 carves out a strange niche: it's for people who need a true pocket computer that can double as a light gaming handheld and a full desktop replacement when docked with an eGPU. No competitor nails that exact combo, but most do individual tasks better.

If your main goal is gaming on the go, walk away. The gaming score of 8.1/100 is about as bad as it gets, and the heat that pours out near the joysticks makes long play sessions a literal pain. Combine that with a rock-bottom reliability rating (3rd percentile), and you're looking at a device that might let you down. Anyone who doesn't desperately need the ultra-small form factor can grab a 14-inch laptop with a proper dGPU and far better build confidence for the same cash or less.

The GPD Win Max 2 2025 is a peculiar masterpiece of miniaturization. Its CPU performance and port density are absolutely bonkers for something this size, and for on-the-go productivity, it's in a class of its own. But gaming handheld it ain't—the miserable GPU score and finger-scorching ergonomics under load mean you'll be reaching for that OcuLink cable more often than you'd like. At around $2,000 from the right seller, it's a fascinating ultra-mobile workstation. Just know you're gambling on reliability, and the heat-hassle might outweigh the cool factor if you plan to game without an eGPU.