GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
GPD
66 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16
ASUS
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
80 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The GPD Pocket 4 impresses with its raw power, compact size, and thoughtful modularity, earning high marks from power users and tech enthusiasts. However, consistent complaints about a touchscreen bug after sleep, charging demands above 65W, and a notoriously loud fan hold it back. Overall, it's a niche beast that shines for those willing to work around its quirks.
Pros
- Extreme raw performance for size
- Great for technicians and gamers
- Backwards-compatible modular bay
- Deep power customization options
- High-quality matte display with built-in protector
Cons
- Touchscreen bug after sleep requiring technical workaround
- High charging demands (65W+)
- Extremely loud fan under load
- Short battery life (30min-2hrs heavy use)
- Stability issues when hot
Thermal management 5
Battery life 4
Performance 8
Charging compatibility 3
Build quality 5
Portability 6
ASUS ROG Strix G16
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 890M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1900 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4.0 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.72 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 20250.023score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G160.014score per dollar
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
