GPD’s monster Strix Halo handheld requires a battery ‘backpack’ or a 180W charger

Here is a 183-word summary of the news article: The upcoming GPD Win 5 handheld is set to be the most powerful portable gaming device yet, with the ability to house AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. However, this high-performance hardware comes with some tradeoffs. The Win 5 will not have an internal battery, instead requiring either a 180W wall charger or a separate 80Wh "battery backpack" to power the device. This allows the 7-inch handheld to remain compact, but adds extra bulk and weight with the external battery pack. Other key specs include a 120Hz variable refresh rate display, up to 128GB of unified memory, USB-C with 100W charging and video output, and advanced cooling systems. The Win 5 will be larger than the previous Win 4 model, though still smaller than the Asus ROG Ally X handheld which uses a similar design. While the lack of an internal battery may be inconvenient, the GPD Win 5 promises to deliver unparalleled portable performance when paired with the high-capacity external power source.