"But boutique brand GPD has taken premium handhelds to a new extreme. With the GPD Win 5, I can confirm it's created the most powerful handheld ever - by sacrificing a big chunk of the portability that makes handhelds attractive to begin with. With prices ranging from $1,600 to $2,200, it's too rich for me, but I'm beginning to wonder if cord-first handhelds might be a legit new category for the most demanding PC gamers."
"The Win 5 is a 7-inch, 1080p, 120Hz VRR handheld that looks like a giant PlayStation Vita crossed with a PSP, right down to its silver rounded metal corners and transparent D-pad. Which, by the way, is one of the best D-pads I've ever used. But the reason you'd buy one isn't the comfortable sculpt, it's that it's the first handheld with AMD's Strix Halo chip."
The GPD Win 5 is a high-end, 7-inch handheld featuring a 1080p, 120Hz VRR display and a notably comfortable design with a standout D-pad. The device uses AMD's Strix Halo chip to deliver desktop-class performance in a handheld form factor, shifting emphasis from portability toward raw power and cord-first use. Pricing ranges roughly from $1,600 to $2,200, placing it in a premium niche. The Win 5 exemplifies a trend toward boutique, performance-focused portable PCs that appeal to demanding gamers willing to trade mobility for capability.
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