A Pocket Sized Gaming PC! (GPD Win Mini 2024 REVIEW)

It is insane that they were able to cram an entire gaming PC into this tiny thing!
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00:00 The same thing as the other thing
00:37 Small is the new big
01:31 What even is this?
02:46 Specs
03:35 Price talk
04:11 Tour
05:26 It fits in your pocket!
05:44 Hand feel and controls
08:30 Screen and sound
09:33 System and software
10:23 Gaming on the Win Mini
14:06 This is what it's all about
15:18 Wrap up

[@smidlee7747]

"Tiny houses, tiny cars, tiny retro-handhelds, tiny food, tiny cats, tiny cat food..." and tiny bank account.

[@sarahdaviscc]

😂

[@coppermutant]

"Things are so expensive these days" - Has 5 retro handhelds, 4 mini consoles, 3 all in one retro cartridge consoles, 5 1980s computers, a bookshelf of software, 4 monitors, more consoles...

[@SkoomaGodDovahkiin666]

Tiny pps.

[@lilalj07]

Whispers..."Little Bits"

[@NzA11]

If it ain't tiny, you're doing it wrong

[@paladin8669]

Clamshell designs bring back good memories of the DS And Gameboy Advanced families.

[@marumisu9560]

I got a mini laptop a few years ago and there's really something weirdly satisfying about having something tiny that runs full windows and being able to use a keyboard with it.

[@eatereater6312]

“We all know how smooth “heck” is” that caught me off guard😂😂

[@capuman]

One important feature about this device is that the screen is landscape native. Unlike other devices like the aya neo for example, where the screen is actually portrait, forced into landscape which causes all sort of resolution issues with many games. But on this device (2024 version) thats not an issue :)

[@TechDweeb]

Definitely!

[@smidlee7747]

I think Valve uses some kind of magic with SteamOS to get older PC games run on a portrait display.

[@capuman]

@@smidlee7747 the whole steam deck and how it manages power and battery is pure magic 🪄

[@Dracossaint]

​@@smidlee7747They do. It's called proton

[@0DlNN]

Good to know, so you can use AMD AFMF and double the FPS because of this screen.

[@meteorjuice4088]

Can you imagine always having a computer that can fit in your pocket

[@smidlee7747]

A cellphone?..... I know you meant a Windows PC.

[@meteorjuice4088]

@@smidlee7747 nah I meant smartphones

[@lalalops833]

​@@smidlee7747 that was the joke, you dork

[@zergslayer69]

You can run windows on android phones now too

[@VipersCave1]

Now this is a real handheld 👍 Good job Dweeb ❤

[@engineerkentgaming1371]

I still have my GPD first generation. Still works great to this day.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I still have mine but one of the trigger buttons got damaged and it's been just sitting in my dresser collecting dust. I wish GPD still made spare parts for it but no

[@jrpou]

As long as it comes with an usb-A hole I'm up for it

[@mattd1283]

The 2924 version has USB a. They swapped the occulink port for it which IMO was a bad move. This thing paired with the G1 egpu is great if you travel.

[@Greg_Huff]

"That's what she said" oh man TD I almost died right there 😂😂😂😂 Another awesome video thank you!

[@mattdoyle3857]

Great channel. Very funny. Couldn’t agree more. It hits all the right notes for me and I’ve got a ton of these. An addiction? A very destructive addiction? Yes.

[@VladNerd]

HECK YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!! Took a pause from editing my PortMaster clip just to watch this. Coffee in-hand and chair rolled back. Been really waiting for it. ❤😄

[@TechDweeb]

Cheers buddy ☕

[@MrScottyTay]

kinda wish the sticks were on the inside rather than the outside. Especially since X and A are usually the main contextual buttons since on a normal controller they're closer to the stick. With this layout you have to stretch further to do the actions that are meant to be quick. Nevermind the fact you've got to get passed your own muscle memory to go left instead of right.

[@TechDweeb]

I'm with ya. I wish they just copied the Steam Deck layout.

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

I've owned one for several months. The controls are quite compact so you don't actually have to stretch nearly as much as you might expect. It took me about 2 days to get used to the side by side controls.

[@stoneguard]

Been waiting for mine! It should be here in a few days. You've gotten me all excited for it again after a decent wait, lol!

[@TechDweeb]

Niiice!

[@rowanquinlan6049]

What’s it like

[@stoneguard]

@@rowanquinlan6049 I absolutely LOVE! It. I did a couple tweaks that really improve the experience. First set motion assistant to start with windows and start minimized. Then in motion assistant set up some keyboard shortcuts for some TDP presets, and ones for + and - 1 TDP. I have it boot straight to windows when it turns on, and go to steam big screen by default. I have it set to shut down when you hit power and go to sleep when you close the lid. I installed just the right grip so it’s easy to hold but still fits in the tiny case, and bought a super slim charger and magnetic attach cable. It works like a freaking DREAM!

[@jojosbizarretransgenderism]

Brings me joy to see a reviewer who gets the concept of this handheld! I've got my own (2023 model) and love it, especially how it sits in my tiny hands and how much power I've got in my pocket. I definitely appreciate you throwing in that it's not a good choice for most people, though, because anyone who doesn't like clamshells, needs a bigger screen, or has a reasonable budget will have a bad time with this one. Great video as always!

[@bramangraphics]

Love your warm and fuzzy content.

[@jbarajasp]

This video is truly excellent. I’m glad KZbin recommended you!

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks buddy!

[@therealzargoes]

"In my opinion which is all that matters"😂

[@tbatrics]

Looks amazing. Would love to own one.

[@Maeiourk]

Motion Assistant also helps with gyroscope controls. Maybe the application was developed based on that? Who knows.

[@lorensims4846]

Wow! This thing is smaller than my old ASUS EeePC 2G Surf that I took with me everywhere about then years ago, but so much more capable! I can put up with Windows if it will let me play just about anything I want to on it. Finally a keyboard/controller combo that really seems to work! Yeah, it's pricey, but I'll figure out something… You had me at "pocket."

[@anonytuser711]

Wake up babe, there's a new TechDweeb on.

[@TechDweeb]

Tell your babe I said hi

[@Harune_dot_exe0]

Babe sorry I was deadess sleepy and just woke up.

[@BarelyAverageDude]

My favourite small handheld! 🔥

[@Tetchystar]

I bought this not expecting much, I just wanted to try a tiny laptop. But this was smaller, more comfortable, more performant and just more fun than I expected! It's definitely risen up as one of my fave devices, great review as usual!

[@CRYPTiCEXiLE]

your wood finsh on your desk makes this video very cozy,.... also great video and interesting device.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks for saying so!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

GPD just made an Announcement for a New Device Called The GPD DUO, 2 screens. It looks interesting, I forgot to Mention it has OLED Screens as well

[@SunderingTwilight]

I just noticed you only have 77k subscribers, i'm surprised, with this level of content, it should be a lot more.

[@jackdoobie]

Is that a gaming PC in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[@TechDweeb]

It's my wiener.

[@Dracossaint]

​@@TechDweebthat is a solid straight man (as in a comedic routine) joke 😂

[@REVOLVERE]

Man I really like everything about this device but I'm still rockin' my Ayaneo Air 1S. The idea of a tiny laptop in your pocket is so cool though 😢

[@mjdf122]

Small PC time with the Tech King

[@shadowgoten]

great review, I love my win mini! One note about mouse mode, the triggers actually speed up the mouse acceleration so you may be more comfortable using that over the trackpad when gaming.

[@TechDweeb]

Good to know!

[@Sanmayce]

Nice presentation, love such machinettes, maybe the best with Win Mini is the two joysticks, direction and cursor - will steal that in my navigation/scroll code.

[@awaissaleembukhari844]

Extremely Good ❤

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

Good morning fellow nerds

[@reddeviluk]

Late afternoon here, but good afternoon

[@TechDweeb]

Toppathemornin' to ya!

[@Dracossaint]

​@@TechDweeb *hifive*

[@catacocamping874]

@@TechDweebfake voice

[@catacocamping874]

@@TechDweebi ran your audio back and you added that raspy though auto tune

[@RJIGGLES]

Recently bought the 7840U version of this and I love it, runs CAD, Tekla BIM Software, Bluebeam Revu, Idea Statica and I can just play video games whenever I want. GTA V was my first install on it and it plays great. Battery life could be a bit better but if you got one of those big chonker brick batteries you score yourself a reasonable amount of extra life force.

[@zvkek8-zako]

This is the first form factor that got GPD to where they are today

[@killskillgamer3765]

emulation test when? also great video. happy to see that you have come a long way.

[@peterd7009]

I love mine !! Great device !!

[@TechDweeb]

Nice! What are some of your favourite games to play on it? I'm loving Witcher 3 and Crusader Kings. I love that I can use the trackpad in the inventory in Witcher 3 and then use the game controls for the rest of the stuff.

[@mop7188]

@@TechDweeb i know you didnt ask me, but modded bethesda games are great if you run a mod that allows input from both mouse and controller. I have reignited my love for modding games with this device. that's one aspect reviewers forget about this device and other gpd products. It is a joy to mod games on umpcs like the gpd win mini. thank for seeing the vast potential of this device.

[@peterd7009]

@@TechDweeb I like to play sports games. Madden 24 and NBA 2K24 in particular. Plan on playing The Last of Us and the Tomb Raider games too.

[@zakjackson2610]

Clamshells are the superior form factor. 👌🏽

[@davidagiel8130]

I love how there are so many different variations of handheld PCs, one for everyone. All I want is a controller with a mini pc inside and no screen, just connect to AR glasses.

[@antonioortega8352]

That exists, forgot what it's called

[@KrazyShark]

"Small is the new big" hear that little buddy

[@pixelmentia]

That USB. What an A hole.

[@x.xlx.x]

As in USB type A haha. Funny.

[@MagicalSoundShower]

Pro tuber vid 👾🕹️ thanks TD

[@tomoprime217]

You dont need the app open. Click the windows Audio icon in the bottom right hand corner next to the clock to turn on / off DTS-X. Spacial audio off disables it. DTS-X only works for games running at a higher TDP like 10w and higher. Don't use DTS for lower wattages or you'll get sound clipping.

[@TechDweeb]

Good to know!

[@PDRIFT86]

Some ventilation down there...thrrrrpppp 😮 😂😂😂

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

Gpd makes fantastic devices. I don’t have this one as I have the max 2023, but I was very tempted. I still get tempted every time I see it😂

[@greenprotag]

I think, like The Phawx, you too will learn to love this form factor as a hybrid device.

[@TechDweeb]

I'm sold already

[@rickgrimes931]

But….. Linux?

[@bland9876]

At first I thought this one was the one with the bigger keyboard which looks even more unwieldy to hold.

[@TechDweeb]

The Win Max. Yeah that one is pretty big.

[@bland9876]

@@TechDweeb ya how they thought putting controlls on that was a good idea I'll not understand.

[@I4get42]

Hi TD! I've got a WinMax2 (6800u) and I really like it 😀. I've got a @retrogamecorps sticker over the GPD though, cause I'd rather shill for Russ that GPD 😛 It leans even harder into the laptop side of things, it doesn't fit in a pocket, but I still love how smol and cute it is while still being a powerful laptop with lots of ports. I really like that I can use it on vacations to back up all my photos (sd card slot), and my family and I can play some games and have a real computer to look up stuff. My wife uses it at home all the time to play Hades, though she plops it down on a tray table at the couch and uses an xbox controller.

[@johnsducks9816]

I'd absolutely love it if they released a super cheap version of this with the n100 for like 300 bucks, I want one so bad but the price instantly makes it not a chance in hell

[@TechDweeb]

I'm with ya there. N100 retro and indie games in this form factor would be a great fit!

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

wait about 6 months and pick up last years model, You should be able to get the entry level model for like 500 bucks

[@johnsducks9816]

@cheeeeezewizzz if that were true I'd be able to get last years gpd win 4 for 500 right now, but unfortunately they don't really sell enough of these for their value to go down that much.

[@Seoulve]

"We all know how smooth heck is"

[@hibikiholmes2867]

I'm really interested to see how this little machine handles BazziteOS. Would love to see more videos from you about putting that OS to the test on some of these PC handhelds.

[@demonnixloudandproud9335]

Really cool! Reminds me of the sony Ericsson Xperia! As always thank you

[@FS-zt6tm]

oculink holes >>> USB-A-holes

[@valinsyrcen1673]

Ooh! Can you do a video on the Win Max 2? Been toying with getting one.

[@ryanbartlett672]

Usual info wih great humor. Jumped my wife laughing at the red flatulance!

[@LuMack]

I had the same dream as little dweeb😊 only besides my pocket computer I wanted a wristwatch computer with radio fm (mp3 didn't exist) and phone, I should have patented my ideas when I was 5 in the 80`s 😂 greetings from Spain!

[@jharris4561]

The 4th fav aunt caught a random stray lmao

[@Valdaemonium]

Clamshell design...😍

[@oaktreejaydee]

That wax in the ears part really got me lmaooooo 😂😂😂😂

[@GhostLinx]

This reminds me of the Nvidia shield portable, i wish someone would make a portable device like that

[@danandtab7463]

I admit I'm commenting at 2 minutes in, but my first impression this form factor looks great for emulating old PCs that require keyboards. But wow, those specs are better than my full size computers! It's matching the replacement full size computers I'm researching. geez. I was not expecting this.

[@duhhangryboyz]

I love the first rule in gaming. Can it please Doom?

[@Keithyoung420]

The new ayaneo slide is awesome playing sanua's saga hellblade 2

[@TechDweeb]

I love the look of the slide!

[@noberd]

crazy how i just saw this in the mall yesterday 😭

[@ninjason57]

I considered this a while back as a travel laptop/gaming handheld but the keyboard is much too small for it to be functional as a laptop replacement. Their WIN MAX 2 is more in line as a travel/portable laptop replacement but too bulky as a handheld and price is way more. I need a GPD WIN medium!

[@0DlNN]

External keyboard when needed. They are small.

[@NothingHereForYou]

Much prefer this over the fat deck designs. Makes games look more impressive running on something smaller

[@salitz91]

I think this thing is so cool, especially with the right use case. If this had existed for my deployments to Afghanistan, it would have been perfect. May be great for people who travel a lot, military, even college students!

[@tomoprime217]

Motion Assistant also let's you use the on board Gyro for games dude! Damn I'm gonna need to make a video soon.

[@TechDweeb]

Also good to know! I never use gyro in games. I know lots of people like it for flick stick FPS style but I could never get used to it.

[@ryuno2097]

nice seeing Freddy Kruger doing tech reviews.

[@acarrizosa08]

You should write "GPD Win Mini 2024" somewhere in your title/summary, because if you look for a review for this device your awesome video doesn't pop up.

[@TechDweeb]

Good call

[@PixlByPixl]

Perfect Landing @ 15:00 in that Skate Session. Happy Friday!

[@DaBigCheeso]

I switched out my ROG Ally for an AyaNeo Slide specifically because of those Windows hiccups dealing with an on screen keyboard. I could see using this guy for the same reason.

[@TechDweeb]

I'm with ya

[@Cheeseshredder]

1:05 lol 😂

[@saschapurner9579]

I love such Little Things. I have my Nuc Laptop with Arc Grafik Card and be happy about the sweetspot. Becouse i do not trave a lot.

[@cholomiranda1418]

Imagine this form factor with the Snapdragon X Elite SOC. We just need a solid translation layer for all X86 games and it will be awesome.

[@tappersreviews4677]

Hoping for an OLED Win Mini. SteamDeck OLED spoiled me for LCD.

[@youzernejm]

In a recent video, you said you like me because I've watched it till the end. Now you said you don't like me. Which is it man? Make up your mind, the suspense is killing me!

[@TechDweeb]

I'm fickle. Deal with it.

[@ProjectFraz]

i kinda wish the legion go was more like this instead of more like the steam deck but then again the legion go wouldnt have detachable controllers if it was like this device.

[@anashasn5523]

"Sometimes small is too small that what she said" 💀

[@pan9765]

the 1st oneeeeee. yeahh

[@TechDweeb]

🏆

[@bobcatethan8919]

This and the steamdeck are the only handheld PCs I am interested in

[@jhughesca5]

@TechDweeb What do you think of using the new M4 Ipad as a retro console now that emulators are on the app store?

[@TechDweeb]

Amazing idea! Any way you can play retro games on a great screen is worth doin'.

[@zauche81]

Looks like it would be perfect as a Mini-Amiga Pocket ! 😊

[@JK-xz1lt]

Hard to believe how far we've come from netbooks.

[@numberknower]

I had the very first GPD Win back in college and absolutely loved it, until its battery puffed and I sold it to a friend who wanted to replace the battery, and I bought a Switch. I really loved the form factor of the original GPD win so I'm hyped that they're back to the clamshell design. At the time I had the GPD Win, it was the only real name in handheld PCs, we didn't have a Steam Deck, or an Aya Neo nothin, or any of the options we have now. Excited to see how this bad boy feels. The only one I'm really looking at is the Steam Deck because of the trackpads, but this is definitely a contender... my rule of thumb (hah), is that if I can't play FTL: Faster Than Light on a handheld gaming PC (IE, it doesn't have a trackpad), I'm out.

[@anashasn5523]

Can you do neo geo hidden gems video I love this series and your game selection is amazing

[@Agumon5]

I cant wait until the Dweeb reviews the RG35XXSP. Hope he makes a video on Mustard OS as well. Lots of talk about that one these days.

[@danandtab7463]

TIL I learned that external GPUs are a thing now. mind blown.

[@humblemudgames]

Man, this thing looks so fun! There are so many choices for handheld ganing nowadays. I don't know what to go with 😱 Its a good problem to have though.

[@decisionparalysis7856]

I want one of these, but will probably never bite, maybe when newer models come out. The dpad and buttons seem really far to press. They give me anxiety to look at, but you seemed to play with them fine. They are completely inverted to the Steam Deck layout, which I have gotten pretty used to, I think that layout makes more sense. I can totally see the appeal in this device, and they have came quite far since their previous models. I like the portability of it, the fact you can close it and easily store it, even without a case if you needed to.

[@Phille023]

What about retrogaming? I saw some footage of Contra on NES but nothing much about older generations in general and how they perform

[@cme9241]

Overall this blows away any other handheld, even the win Max 2 at 10 in is not that big blows away everyone

[@ruxcooking]

GPD products look awesome but I always end up wishing they'd do a budget version with something like a helio chip running android.

[@seasn5553]

by your logic in the beginning: a steam deck is just a gameboy color.

[@TechDweeb]

🤯

[@mikele7982]

Try Handheld Control panel! Easy to use, autoTDP... AWESOME

[@omarguerrero6417]

I'm surprised we haven't reached psp size handheld yet

[@TechDweeb]

Check out the GPD Win 4 ;)

[@derekswitzer9624]

Nice!! Is this the 2024 version?? I’ve been having this on my list for awhile cause $$$ lol

[@TechDweeb]

Yup, 2024 version.

[@darkerm76]

New to this channel. I was wondering if you are using voice filter? or just natural cold?

[@TechDweeb]

No filter. It's 90% me, 10% extra dweebed up version of me.