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{{short description|Handheld Windows gaming computer}}
{{Infobox Video game system
| name = GPD Win Max
| manufacturer = GamePad Digital (GPD)
| power = 3x5000 mAh Lithium Ion Batteries in Series,
USB Power Delivery 3.0 65W charging
| related = GPD Pocket, [[Software:GPD XD|GPD XD]], [[Software:GPD Win|GPD Win]]
| predecessor = [[Software:GPD Win 2|GPD Win 2]]
| dimensions = 207mm x 145mm x 26mm
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]] 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), [[Bluetooth]]5, USB 3.1 Type A, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, [[Engineering:HDMI|HDMI]], 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone
| controllers = XInput<br>[[Engineering:D-pad|D-pad]]<br>4 face buttons<br>4 shoulder buttons<br>2 clickable analog sticks
| graphics = Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940
| display = 8" 1280x800, 16:10 10-point touch screen
| storage = 512GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]] (replaceable)
| logo = 
| memory = 16[[Gigabyte|GB]] DDR4 RAM
| cpu = Intel Core i5-1035G7
| soc = 
| os = Windows 10 Home
| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2020|8}}
| type = [[Handheld game console]] / Ultra-mobile PC / Palmtop
| caption = GPD Win Max
| image = 
| website = [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gpd-win-max-handheld-game-console-for-aaa-games/x/24019336# Indiegogo campaign]<br>
{{URL|http://www.gpd.hk}} (English)
{{URL|http://www.softwincn.com}} (中文)
| weight = 790g
| touchpad = 3-point, one button
| family = Notebook, handheld
| memory card = [[Engineering:MicroSDXC|MicroSDXC]]
| successor = [[Software:GPD Win 3|GPD Win 3]]
}}

The '''GPD Win Max''' is a [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] based handheld computer that is the successor to the [[Software:GPD Win 2|GPD Win 2]].  It is manufactured by Chinese company Gamepad Digital (GPD), and [[Crowdfunding|crowdfunded]] just as its predecessor was.  Announced in the first quarter of 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-16|title=GPD WIN Max is the Smallest "Handheld Gaming Laptop" with Intel Core i5-1035G7 CPU|url=https://www.gizchina.com/2020/03/16/gpd-win-max-official/|access-date=2020-08-31|website=Gizchina.com|language=en-US}}</ref> the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign officially kicked off on May 18, 2020 at a price of $779,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-18|title=GPD WIN Max pre-order price will make you think twice|url=https://www.slashgear.com/gpd-win-max-pre-order-price-will-make-you-think-twice-18620919/|access-date=2020-08-31|website=SlashGear|language=en-US}}</ref> and concluded on July 1, 2020 with over 3500 backers contributing over $2.8 million dollars.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=GPD WIN Max: Handheld Game Console for AAA Games|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/2598099|access-date=2020-08-21|website=Indiegogo|language=en}}</ref>

The GPD Win Max is rated to run [[Software:AAA (video game industry)|AAA video game]] titles and [[Emulator|emulate]] consoles from the sixth generation and earlier, with some support for consoles up to the eighth generation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ridley|first=Jacob|date=2020-05-18|title=The tiny GPD WIN Max handheld gaming PC is selling out fast|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/gpd-win-max-handheld-gaming-pc-indiegogo-live/|access-date=2020-08-31|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
Following the [[Software:GPD Win 2|GPD Win 2]] in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ward|first=Craig|title=The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-GPD-Win-2-Windows-handheld-gaming-device-hits-Indiegogo.278730.0.html|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Notebookcheck|language=en}}</ref> and the larger GPD Pocket 2 in 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dan|date=2019-04-05|title=GPD Pocket 2 - an in depth, hands on review|url=https://thoughtsnack.com/gpd-pocket-2-full-review-production-unit/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=ThoughtSnack|language=en-US}}</ref> GPD announced their largest device yet as the GPD Win Max.  This device is the size of a [[Engineering:Netbook|Netbook]], and retains GPD's signature embedded controller.  The Win Max was leaked and received media coverage as early as April 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|last=April 2019|first=Zhiye Liu 06|title=GPD Win 2 Max Allegedly Ditches Intel CPU For AMD Ryzen APU|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gpd-win-2-max-amd-ryzen-apu,39005.html|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Tom's Hardware|language=en}}</ref> with conclusive coverage coming in April, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deakin|first=Daniel R.|title=GPD Win Max pre-sale price for Chinese market leaked: 4,999 yuan (US$706) for a handheld gaming computer with Thunderbolt 3 and quad-core Ice Lake processor|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-Win-Max-pre-sale-price-for-Chinese-market-leaked-4-999-yuan-US-706-for-a-handheld-gaming-computer-with-Thunderbolt-3-and-quad-core-Ice-Lake-processor.462994.0.html|access-date=2020-08-31|website=Notebookcheck|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-22|title=GPD's Win Max tiny handheld laptop is hiding big gaming power|url=https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/22/gpds-win-max-tiny-handheld-laptop-is-hiding-big-gaming-power/|access-date=2020-08-31|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US}}</ref>

After the conclusion of the Indiegogo campaign on July 1, 2020 the price of the Win max rose from $779 to $800 while remaining on sale via Indemand until July 15.<ref name=":1" />

== Specification ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Category
!Specification
|-
|Launch date
|June 2020
|-
|Dimensions
|207mm x 145mm x 26mm
|-
|CPU
|[[Engineering:Ice Lake (microprocessor)|Intel Core i5-1035G7]] [[Thermal design power|TDP]] 10-25W
|-
|Graphics
|Intel Iris plus 940 Graphics
|-
|Memory
|16GB DDR4 3200 RAM
|-
|Storage
|512GB M.2 2242 solid-state drive
[[Engineering:MicroSD|MicroSD]] A2 removable storage
No capacity ceilings
|-
|Display
|8-inch, 1280x800, H-IPS 10-point touch screen, 16:9 ratio
4K video support (4096x2304x24 max)
[[Miracast]] and [[Engineering:WiDi|WiDi]] support
|-
|Audio
|Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Internal microphone
Realtek audio driver
|-
|Keyboard
|QWERTY keyboard
|-
|Game controls
|[[Engineering:D-pad|D-pad]]4 face buttons
6 shoulder buttons
2 analog sticks
|-
|Slots
|Single microSD slot compatible A2 standard
|-
|Ports
|2 USB 3.0 Type C
2 USB 3.0 Type A
HDMI
3.5mm headphone jack
|-
|Battery
|3x5000m[[Ampere hour|Ah]] capacity in series [[Engineering:Lithium polymer battery|lithium polymer battery]]
20v 3a Quick Charge
|-
|Connectivity
|802.11 a/ac/b/g/n/ax
2.4G/5G Dual-band wifi (867Mbit/s max rate)
[[Bluetooth]] 5.0
|-
|Software
|[[Software:Windows 10|Windows 10]] Home
DirectX 12
[[Software:OpenGL|OpenGL]] 4.4
[[Software:Linux|Linux]] (unofficial)
|}

== Design ==
With the Win Max being GPD's largest gaming device as of release, there was room for additions such a scissor switch keyboard which would support touch typing, similar to what is available on their GPD Pocket Range, as well as a [[Touchpad|touchpad]], and an 8" screen.  This unit also introduces GPD's first instance of clickable analog sticks, one of which has been moved inside the ABXY buttons, as well as buttons with a very similar style to the [[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]] (with a layout and markings similar to the [[Engineering:Xbox|Xbox]]).  The Win Max speakers have been moved underneath the unit towards the user. Access to the [[Engineering:M.2|M.2]] drive has been reduced, as the unit must be disassembled to change this drive. An [[Ethernet|ethernet]] port has been added to the right side of the device, which would prevent a user from effectively holding the console while this port is in use.

This increase in size has also allowed an increase in [[Computer cooling|cooling potential]] of the Max with dual fans and [[Physics:Heat pipe|Heat pipe]]s.

Otherwise, the Win Max maintains a similar design to previous units with a milled [[Chemistry:Magnesium|magnesium]] aluminum alloy chassis and an [[Chemistry:Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS plastic]] shell. With the far side of the device providing access to two [[Engineering:USB|USB-A]] ports, four shoulder buttons, a [[Engineering:USB|USB-C port]] as well as a Thunderbolt 3 port, and a small reset button.  The back panel also includes another change: the win series' first full-size [[Engineering:HDMI|HDMI]] port.

== Performance ==

== Release and Reception ==
Win Max units started shipping to Indiegogo backers on August 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet |user= softwincn |author=GPD Game Consoles |number=1295269178048253952 |date=17 August 2020 |title=IGG shipment starts ! |access-date=2020-12-04}}</ref>  Some users have reported failure of the included USB-C power supply.<ref>{{Cite web|last=O&#039;Donnell|first=Deirdre|title=GPD Win Max: crowdfunding for the 'mini console' moves on to a new stage amid user concerns about its charging tech|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-Win-Max-crowdfunding-for-the-mini-console-moves-on-to-a-new-stage-amid-user-concerns-about-its-charging-tech.480843.0.html|access-date=2020-08-31|website=Notebookcheck|language=en}}</ref>


== See also ==

* Comparison of handheld game consoles
* [[Software:GPD Win|GPD Win]]
* [[Software:GPD Win 2|GPD Win 2]]
*[[Software:GPD Win 3|GPD Win 3]]
* [[Software:GPD XD|GPD XD]]
* PC gaming
* [[Handheld game console]]

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