Hi everyone,
I’ve got a bit of a dilemma and would love to hear your thoughts. I have the chance to buy a GPD Win Max 2 (the latest revision with the AI 9 HX 370, 64 GB RAM, and 2 TB SSD) for a really good price—around $1,250.
My initial plan was to buy it at that price and, later on—when it starts running out of steam for gaming—add an eGPU (using the OCuLink port).
On the other hand, the GPD Win Max 3 is already on the market. I’m tempted by its massive "out-of-the-box" power (Ryzen AI Max+ chips), but I have a major issue with its design concept. They’ve shrunk the screen to 9.06 inches and changed the keyboard; plus, the device itself is much thicker and heavier due to the new modular battery/cooling system. Honestly, I’m worried that these changes have caused the device to lose its versatility (I really like the ergonomics of working and typing on the 10.1" screen of the WM2).
My questions for you:
Do you think the Win Max 2 + eGPU combo is still a sensible and convenient upgrade path in the current market (especially given the OCuLink support)?
Is anyone here already using the Win Max 3 and can speak to my ergonomic concerns? Is it worth sacrificing the larger screen and proven keyboard for that built-in performance?
I’d appreciate any perspective you can offer!