GPD Pocket 3
Score: 78/100
Kooforway P8
Score: 74/100Rankings
The GPD Pocket 3 packs a high-resolution 8" IPS touchscreen, premium aluminum chassis and a fast 512 GB NVMe SSD into an ultra-compact form factor, delivering solid performance for on-the-go productivity.
The KOOFORWAY 8-inch 2-in-1 delivers a full Windows 11 Pro experience in a pocket-sized chassis, with strong performance for its size but limited battery life and a tiny screen.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 inchesbest | 8 inchesbest | |
— | 5 hoursbest | |
— | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.7 kgbest | 0.771 kg |
16 GBbest | 12 GB | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 mmbest | 20.32 mm |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 8.0 inches | 8 inches |
Display Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1280x800 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.7 kg | 0.771 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 20 mm | 20.32 mm |
Performance(5) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Pentium Gold 7505 | Intel N150 |
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | NVMe |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6-8 hours | 5 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Pocket series for its engineering ambition, premium build and full Windows experience, while noting the cramped keyboard and thermal limits keep it niche.
Everyday users love the extreme portability, sharp screen and Windows compatibility, but many find the tiny keyboard painful and battery drains quickly under heavy workloads.
Professional reviewers commend its portability, 12 GB RAM, and extensive port selection, while noting the modest screen size, short battery life, and low-power processor.
Everyday users love the device's portability and smooth multitasking, but they often mention the cramped keyboard, short battery life, and lack of palm-rejection.
“It fits in my pocket and runs Photoshop!”
“The screen is stunning-better than my iPad.”
“Perfect for coding on the go-SSH, VS Code, and browser all work flawlessly.”
Choose GPD Pocket 3 if you need a sharper screen and can sacrifice some ruggedness and port variety.
