High-end PC handhelds are on the horizon, with OneXPlayer opening up preorders for the OneXFly F1 Pro, the first handheld gaming PC powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series. You can secure your device now until the end of November as listed on the official OneXPlayer store.
If you’re eyeing competition, the OneXFly F1 Pro is poised to go head-to-head with devices like the Asus ROG Ally X series, namely the Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U models. The standout here is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, although even the Ryzen AI 9 365 variant holds its ground, offering notable performance improvements compared to previous generations. We’ll dive into those details shortly.
Let’s break down what’s available. For the OneXFly F1 Pro presale, there are six configurations, but they boil down to two main processor types: the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 models vary in storage options—1 TB or 2 TB—and are available starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers more room to expand, scaling from 1 TB up to a whopping 4 TB of storage with RAM configurations ranging from 32 GB to 64 GB, starting at $1,339.
When it comes to specifications, the OneXFly F1 Pro models stand out with their impressive hardware. The Ryzen AI 9 365 sports 10 Zen 5 cores with 20 threads, accompanied by Radeon 880M graphics carrying 12 RDNA 3.5 compute units. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 takes it a step further with 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, plus Radeon 890M graphics featuring 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units. Both models boast a vibrant 7-inch, 1080p 144 Hz OLED display, which is rated for a bright 800 nits and covers 112% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Connectivity isn’t lacking either, with dual USB4 Type-C ports, a USB3 Type-A port, an audio jack, and a MicroSD card slot.
Focusing on display quality, while Steam Deck OLED manages to push 1000 nits, it falls behind in refresh rate with just 90 Hz and a lower resolution of 1280 x 800. The OneXPlayer has strategically optimized resolution and refresh rates to benefit gamers, even if it means compromising a bit in some demanding titles at smaller screen sizes. Thanks to optimization technologies like FSR on both Windows and Linux, users can expect enhanced performance.
As for performance claims and numbers, the most detailed benchmarks currently come from OneXPlayer itself. However, initial results align with what the specs suggest. Notably, the Ryzen AI 9 365 shows remarkable gains, performing better than past models at the same power wattage. Its Radeon 880M iGPU mirrors the compute units of last-gen Radeon 780M, showcasing advances from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.
In terms of raw benchmarks, the OneXFly F1 Pro outshines competitors at 15W, 20W, and up to 30W, delivering impressive frame rates in popular games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong. The potential to become the top-tier choice in handheld gaming is evident, although it lacks support for ultra-high-end external GPUs, a limitation of its current USB4 port capabilities.
Now, considering the prices starting at $1,099 or $1,399 based on the processor you choose, it raises the question: Are these advancements worth the extra cost over the $799 Asus ROG Ally X or even the $549 Steam Deck OLED? It’s a personal decision, balancing power versus price, and while we can’t make that choice for you, we provide the insights to help you do so. If you’re hunting for peak handheld gaming performance and aren’t fazed by diminishing returns in terms of frames per dollar, snagging a presale OneXFly F1 Pro is a solid move.
For those preferring to wait, monitoring upcoming reviews or seeing what new contenders might enter the market later is wise. Keep in mind, however, that post-presale prices for each model are set to rise.
