GPD
WIN 5
86
HR Rating
88
User Rating
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WIN 5 / Pocket 2S
Verdict
WIN 5 has the strongest overall profile in this WIN 5 vs Pocket 2S comparison. WIN 5 leads the summary view with HR rating 86 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (7.0 vs 3.5), release year (2025 vs 2023). Pocket 2S is the lower-priced option at $125, while WIN 5 comes in at $2,399. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
WIN 5GPD
Pocket 2SRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$2,399
$125
HR Rating
86
73
User Rating
88
88
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
7.0
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
72
Brightness
88
61
Controls
90
68
Durability
84
70
Ease Of Use
82
62
Ergonomics
85
68
Haptics
86
46
Hardware
91
62
OS Support
85
58
Performance
97
49
Portability
94
66
Screen Quality
90
54
Software
88
63
Speakers
84
53
Value
68
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
average price
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Battery
80 Wh (swappable)
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm jack
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
AMD Zen 5, 16 cores / 32 threads, 3.0-5.1 GHz
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
267 x 111 x 24 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
GPD
Retroid
Model
WIN 5
2S
OS
Windows 11
Android 11
RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
640 x 480
Screen Type
LTPS touchscreen, 120 Hz
IPS
Storage
1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
UNISOC Tiger T610
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
Micro HDMI Top facing
weight
565 g without battery
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
WIN 5
$2,399
Not carried
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
WIN 588/100 · 10
Pocket 2S88/100 · 10
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