We first wrote about the GPD Duo in June 2024, and while GPD is best known for producing compact gaming laptops and portable game consoles, the Duo is a full-size laptop with a twist: it features OLED displays Dual 13.3-inch folding laptops. upward to increase productivity.
Marketed as a “13.3-inch dual-screen productivity laptop for engineers,” the Duo is now available to back on Indiegogo. The twin displays have a 2.8K resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 10-point touch capability, offering a total of 18 inches of viewing space.
The second screen can be folded 360 degrees, transforming the laptop into a tablet-like device if that's what you prefer, and you can turn off the second screen independently to save battery.
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The laptop is powered by AMD's Ryzen 9 HX370 or Ryzen 7 8840U processors, with configurations ranging from 16GB to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD storage options. Users can further expand the storage to 16TB (8TB + 8TB).
Pricing starts at $1,270 for the 8840U version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, while the top-tier model with HX370, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage costs $1,860. It is expected to ship in November 2024.
In terms of ports, the Duo has USB-A, USB-C (10Gbps), USB4, HDMI 2.1, and a high-speed OcuLink port that supports an external GPD G1 graphics card (or, presumably, any compatible alternative) to enhance graphical performance. Additional features include a 2.5G Ethernet port, dual speakers with DTS support, a 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus, and wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
The 80Wh battery offers up to 14 hours of use and 100W PD fast charging can recharge half the battery in just 30 minutes.
Despite GPD's strong reputation for delivering innovative devices, supporting crowdfunded projects always carries risks such as shipping delays and potential changes to product specifications, so keep that in mind. However, the duo has already found an audience. As of this writing, with more than a month to go, it has received $215,874 in pledges, well above the project's soft goal of $2,574.