The latest wave of high-end PC handhelds is just around the corner, and kicking things off is OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro handheld, touted as the world’s first gaming PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series. You can get in on the action now, as the presale is live and runs until the end of November, according to the official listing on OneXPlayer’s store.
This sleek device is set to challenge heavyweights like the Asus ROG Ally X, boasting a formidable Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U, particularly with its top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model. Even the Ryzen AI 9 365 variant promises to outstrip its predecessors in terms of efficiency, and we’ll delve into those details in just a bit.
Currently, if you’re considering snagging one of these during the presale, there are six different OneXFly F1 Pro configurations up for grabs from OneXPlayer. There’s the Ryzen AI 9 365 models, offering 1 TB or 2 TB storage, starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 models range from 1 TB to 4 TB storage options and 32 GB to 64 GB RAM, kicking off at $1,339.
Let’s talk specs here for a moment. Both configurations pack a punch with a 7-inch, 1080p 144 Hz OLED display that hits 800 nits of brightness, perfect for high dynamic range and vivid scenes. While the Steam Deck’s new OLED screen reaches even higher at 1000 nits, its 90 Hz refresh and 1280 x 800 resolution might not match everyone’s gaming needs. Some would argue that the OneXPlayer’s choices in resolution and refresh rate are better suited for graphic-intensive titles, thanks to improved FSR support across Windows and Linux platforms.
It’s important to note that most of the benchmarking available for the OneXFly F1 Pro right now comes straight from OneXPlayer. Still, the performance results align with our expectations. The standout here is the Ryzen AI 9 365 model, which not only holds its own watt-for-watt against past versions but also showcases significantly improved graphics with the Radeon 880M iGPU, featuring enhancements from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.
Performance-wise, the OneXFly F1 Pro is vying for the top spot in the handheld gaming PC arena. However, it lacks some features found in pricier models like high-end eGPU connectivity, although it does support USB4 ports. Nonetheless, bridging it to an external GPU setup might lack the oomph due to bandwidth and latency limitations—a consideration if you’re banking on using this as a dockable gaming powerhouse.
As for price, you’re looking at a starting point of $1,099 or $1,399, depending on the CPU configuration. This raises the question: do these performance boosts justify the higher cost compared to the Asus ROG Ally X, which starts at $799? Or, when looking at the Steam Deck OLED beginning at $549, are these upgrades enough to sway your decision? Ultimately, it’s your decision to weigh these factors. However, if cutting-edge handheld PC performance is what you crave, and you’re willing to navigate the diminishing returns in frames per dollar, grabbing a OneXFly F1 Pro during the presale might be worth considering.
For those on the fence, it might be wise to hold off until more reviews roll in or competitors release their offerings. Just a heads-up: expect a price increase for each model once the presale period concludes.
