One excellent feature of the GPD Duo dual screen laptop is that the second (top) display doubles as a portable monitor. You can connect various devices that support USB-C video output. While an HDMI-to-USB-C video converter might work, we haven’t tested this setup yet.
How to Use the GPD Duo Video Input
On the left side of the top display, there’s a USB-C port designed for video input. You can connect compatible devices here (see the list below for compatibility).
For optimal performance, we recommend using the DroiX USB 4 Type-C cable. Connect one end of this USB-C cable to the GPD Duo’s USB-C port and the other to your device’s USB-C port.
You can adjust the top display’s brightness using the Up/Down buttons located just below the USB-C connector. Other settings, like resolution, can be adjusted on the connected device itself.
GPD Duo Video Input Tips
- The GPD Duo allows you to use video input even when it’s powered on and running Windows. The top display will automatically switch from showing the Windows desktop to displaying the connected device’s content.
- For conserving battery, you can also connect a device when the GPD Duo is powered off. The top display will still turn on and display the connected device’s output.
- Please note that audio from the connected device will not play through the GPD Duo’s speakers. The Duo’s speakers are reserved solely for its own audio output.
Compatible Devices for GPD Duo Video Input
The following devices are compatible with video input on the GPD Duo dual display laptop:
Models supported by game consoles and gaming consoles
GPD WIN 3 | GPD WIN 4 | GPD WIN Mini | XP / XP Plus
Nintendo Switch | Switch OLED
Valve Steam Deck
Sony PS4 Pro | PS5
Microsoft Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S
Supported laptop models
GPD WIN Max 1 / GPD WIN Max 2 / 2023 / 2024 | Pocket 2 / GPD Pocket 3 | Micro PC
Huawei MateBook D Series / E Series / X Series | MateBook 13 / 14
MagicBook 14/15/2018/Pro
Apple MacBook 12-inch | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air 2018 / 2019 | Mac mini
Apple Air 12.5 2019 model | Air 13.3-inch | Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model | Pro GTX | Air 2019 | Pro 2020 model | Pro 15 Enhanced Edition | Xiaomi Gaming Laptop
Redmi RedmiBook 14 Il / 16 / Air13
Lenovo ideapad S540 13 2019 / 14 2020 / Pro13 | Miix 720 | Carbon 2017 | Yoga 900 / C940 / C740 / S940 / 5 Pro / 6 Pro | ThinkPad X / X1 / S / T / P / E Series | Legion Y7000 / Y7000P
ASUS ZenBook Series | Business Manager Series | ExpertBook II Series | TUF 8 Series | Redol Series | ROG Series | TUF Series | ASUS VivoBook Series | VivoBook 14 and 15s Series | U4100 | U306 | U321
Samsung NoteBook Series | GalaxyBook Series
Razer Blade / Razer Blade Stealth
HP OMEN 4 | OMEN Pro | Elite Series | ENVY Series | EliteBook 735G6 / 745G6 | Warrior 66 (3rd generation) | Z Series ZBOOK | HP Spectre 13 | Envy 13 | Pavilion X2 | EliteBook Folio G1
Dell G3 | G5 | G7 | XPS13 | XPS15 | XPS17 | Inspiron 5000 / 7000
Microsoft Surface Book2 / Book3 | Surface Go1 / Go2 / Go3 / Go4 | Surface Pro 7 / 8 / 9 | Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 | Surface Studio 2 / 3
Google PixelBook Pen | ChromeBook Pixels
Android tablet supported models
Huawei M6 10.8-inch | MatePad 10.8-inch | MatePad Pro
Apple iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | iPad Air4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 / S5e / S6 / S7 / S7+
Supported models for smartphones
PC desktop mode (touch-enabled when connected to a monitor, similar to the Windows interface)
Huawei Mate Series | P Series
Honor NotelO | V20 | 30 Pro | 30 Pro+
Samsung S Series | Note Series
Smartisan Smartisan R1 | Smartisan R2 | Smartisan Pro2s | Smartisan Pro3
No PC desktop mode (when connected to a monitor, mostly non-touch and mirroring the phone’s content)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi 14 Pro
Black Shark 2 | Black Shark 3 | Black Shark 3 Pro
OnePlus 7 | OnePlus 7 Pro | OnePlus 7T | OnePlus 8T
ASUS ROG Phone | ROG Phone 2
Razer Phone | Razer Phone 2
Xperia 1(J9110) | Xperia 5 | Xperia XZ3
Huawei Mate X2 | OPPO R17 Pro | OPPO Reno 10x Zoom | ZTE AXON 9 Pro | ZTE AXON 10 Pro | HTC U Ultra | LG G5 | Nokia 9 PureView | Nubia Z50 Pro+
