The highly anticipated high-end PC handhelds are almost here. OneXPlayer has kicked off presales for the OneXFly F1 Pro, the industry’s first handheld gaming PC powered by AMD’s cutting-edge Ryzen AI 300 processor. If you’re interested, the presale window is open on OneXPlayer’s official store until the end of November.
The OneXFly F1 Pro is poised to give competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X a run for their money, especially with its impressive Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model. Even the slightly less powerful Ryzen AI 9 365 variant manages to outperform older generations in terms of power efficiency, a point we’ll delve into further down the line.
For those eyeing a purchase, there are six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro up for grabs during presale. These include two models with the Ryzen AI 9 365, differing only in storage options—1 TB and 2 TB—starting at $1,099. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 models vary more, offering storage capacities from 1 TB to 4 TB and RAM from 32 GB to 64 GB, kicking off at $1,339.
Looking under the hood, the Ryzen AI 9 365 model features an AMD CPU with 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads alongside a Radeon 880M GPU sporting 12 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units. If you step up to the HX 370, you get 12 Zen 5 cores, 24 threads, and a Radeon 890M iGPU with 16 Compute Units. Both models come with a vibrant 7-inch, 1080p OLED display, capable of 144 Hz refresh rates and 800 nits brightness, making it ideal for high-dynamic-range gaming.
Compared to the Steam Deck OLED, which peaks at 1000 nits brightness and offers a resolution of 1280 x 800 with a 90 Hz refresh rate, the OneXFly opts for higher resolution and refresh rates, enhancing certain gaming experiences. With smarter resolution scaling and improved support for features like FSR on both Windows and Linux, this handheld could deliver exceptional visuals in the latest games.
While the most comprehensive benchmarking currently comes directly from OneXPlayer, the results align with our expectations based on these specs. The Ryzen AI 9 365 model outshines previous iterations in terms of efficiency, thanks to its advanced Radeon 880M architecture, further emphasizing the leap from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.
When stacked up against competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X, the OneXFly F1 Pro holds its ground. Whether in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Black Myth: Wukong, the handheld delivers impressive frame rates even at lower wattage settings.
So, is this handheld the top-tier contender for this generation? Until similar models with comparable internals arrive on the scene, it certainly seems like it. However, it’s important to note that expansion options like eGPU support might leave power users wanting more, as USB4 won’t match higher-end solutions’ performance.
As for the price—starting at $1,099 or $1,399 depending on the chipset—it’s anyone’s guess if the premium over the $799 ROG Ally X is justifiable. And with the Steam Deck OLED’s more affordable $549 entry point, it’s ultimately up to you to determine value for performance. But if you’re eager to secure the best handheld gaming PC currently available, now’s the time to jump on the presale. Otherwise, it might be wise to hold out for future reviews or additional competition—prices will go up post-presale.
