GPD
WIN 5
86
HR Rating
88
User Rating
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WIN 5 / Chromatic
Verdict
WIN 5 has the strongest overall profile in this WIN 5 vs Chromatic comparison. WIN 5 leads the summary view with HR rating 86 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at USD 199, while WIN 5 comes in at USD 2,399. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
WIN 5GPD
ChromaticModretro
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 2,399
USD 199
HR Rating
86
80
User Rating
88
79
Release Year
2025
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
Not rated
Brightness
88
75
Controls
90
75
Durability
84
90
Ease Of Use
82
90
Ergonomics
85
90
Haptics
86
Not rated
Hardware
91
95
OS Support
85
80
Performance
97
Not rated
Portability
94
70
Screen Quality
90
90
Software
88
80
Speakers
84
85
Value
68
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
16:9
horizontal
average price
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Battery
80 Wh (swappable)
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Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm jack
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CPU
AMD Zen 5, 16 cores / 32 threads, 3.0-5.1 GHz
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dimensions
267 x 111 x 24 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Vertical
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
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Make
GPD
ModRetro
Model
WIN 5
Modretro
OS
Windows 11
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RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
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RAM Type
DDR5
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Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
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Screen Size (Inches)
7.0
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Screen Type
LTPS touchscreen, 120 Hz
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Storage
1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB
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System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
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Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
no
weight
565 g without battery
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
WIN 5
USD 2,399
Not carried
Chromatic
USD 199
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
WIN 588/100 · 10
Chromatic79/100 · 1
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