This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
- The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience.
- The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises.
- The GPD Win Max 2 supports two types of eGPUs and can play games as well or better than other gaming handhelds, such as the ROG Ally or Legion Go.
- However, the device has some drawbacks, including a stiff metal frame that may be uncomfortable to hold, and a poor webcam quality.
- The GPD Win Max 2 is not without its limitations, but it offers an innovative design that makes it a unique option for those looking for a portable gaming PC or cyberdeck.
Since Neuromancer took the sci-fi world by storm in 1984, computing nerds have pined for a “cyberdeck” – the ultimate in personal, portable PCs for surfing and hacking the world. Usually, they’re DIY affairs. But the 10-inch GPD Win Max 2 is the closest I’ve seen to an off-the-shelf cyberdeck worth buying.
It’s far from the best laptop or gaming handheld. It’s an ergonomic compromise in five ways, and the webcam is trash! It’s also a portable computing dream. It doubles as a gaming handheld, with joysticks and buttons smuggled away in hidden compartments. It optionally triples as a desktop gaming PC, with a rare Oculink port that lets you plug in a beefy eGPU. I …
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Q. What is the GPD Win Max 2?
A. The GPD Win Max 2 is a tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld.
Q. Is the GPD Win Max 2 worth buying?
A. According to the review, it’s the closest off-the-shelf cyberdeck worth buying.
Q. What are some of its key features?
A. It has an incredible array of ports, plays games as well or better than other gaming handhelds, and supports two kinds of eGPUs.
Q. How easy is it to type on?
A. Surprisingly easy to type on, making navigating Windows easier than most handhelds.
Q. What are some ergonomic compromises of the GPD Win Max 2?
A. It has a stiff metal frame that might not be comfortable to hold for long periods.
Q. Is the webcam good quality?
A. No, it’s described as “trash”.
Q. Can it be used as a desktop gaming PC?
A. Yes, with a rare Oculink port that lets you plug in a beefy eGPU.
Q. What kind of ports does it have?
A. An incredible array of ports.
Q. How does it compare to other gaming handhelds?
A. Plays games as well or better than ROG Ally or Legion Go.
Q. Is it recommended to use a mouse with the GPD Win Max 2?
A. Yes, due to its stiff metal frame and for optimal performance.