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GPD Pocket 2 vs. One Mix Yoga 3 - which would be better overall for me? Potential alternatives?

help choose

Hello people,

I've been looking at the used market for a portable PC that I could take along with me on the go. And I have considered the two in the title above as my primary contenders, though I am still open to some suggestions.

My primary use case - some typing/texting, programming, web browsing/research/media consumption, image editing, and maybe some mild video editing and lightweight gaming (Stardew Valley, Muse Dash, some older games etc). I have listed these use cases from heaviest potential use to least potential use. While these devices are powerful, I'll most likely hit a wall when doing some of the more intensive tasks like video editing and gaming.

I know that the GPD Pocket 2 has a more compact form factor, but a more squished layout. The Yoga 3 has a bigger layout, but it isn't as compact. These two are going to be put into a small bag, so it wouldn't be too much of a problem. There are other additional factors, like being able to make the Yoga 3 a tablet, but I don't want to bloat this post too much. From what I've seen, the GPD Pocket 2 is less expensive than the Yoga 3 units, which is also a factor in my purchasing decision.

Are there any sort of issues with these devices that I should know about? I have read and it seems like batteries are a bit of an issue, so how often would I need to maintain them (charging, minimum charge, swelling etc)? I was wondering if people had experience with one or both devices to give me a fair opinion on both of them.

I look forward to your responses. Thanks for reading.

Posted Mar 24, 2022, 12:55 PM UTC

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