The latest wave of high-end PC handhelds is about to hit the shelves. Right now, you can snag a presale deal on the OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro handheld, which boasts the title of being the world’s first gaming PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300. The presale window is open until the end of November, according to the OneXPlayer’s official store.
The OneXFly F1 Pro positions itself to take on the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X, equipped with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U. Its particular strength lies in the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model, although the Ryzen AI 9 365 model still holds its ground against previous generations, particularly when comparing watt-for-watt performance—a topic we’ll delve into shortly.
For those eyeing a purchase, there’s a choice among six configurations available for presale. However, only two feature the Ryzen AI 9 365 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chips. The Ryzen AI 9 365 variant offers storage options of 1 TB or 2 TB, starting at $1,099. On the other hand, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model comes in configurations ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB in storage and 32 GB to 64 GB of RAM, kicking off at $1,339.
Diving into the specifications, both models offer some hefty credentials. The Ryzen AI 9 365 packs 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads, while the HX 370 steps up with 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads. Graphics performance differs slightly with Radeon 880M in the former and Radeon 890M in the latter. Both configurations impress with a 7-inch, 1080p OLED display sporting a 144 Hz refresh rate, capable of reaching 800 nits of brightness and offering 112% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. This display setup is quite enticing for HDR content and high-contrast visuals.
Compared to the Steam Deck OLED, which maxes out at 1000 nits, the OneXFly trades off with its sharper 1080p resolution and higher refresh rate. This makes it adaptable across various gaming scenarios, especially with improved support for FSR on both Windows and Linux platforms.
Currently, extensive benchmarking insight into the OneXFly F1 Pro’s performance primarily comes from OneXPlayer itself. Although official, the findings appear to align well with expectations. What’s noteworthy is how the Ryzen AI 9 365 model manages to both outperform its predecessors in terms of power efficiency and match them with its iGPU’s number of compute units, enhanced through RDNA 3.5 architecture improvements.
Considering all its display and performance features, the OneXFly F1 Pro is right up there competing for dominance in the handheld PC space until more contenders with similar specs enter the fray. While its USB4 ports are helpful, they may not deliver the eGPU support you’d find in more elite models, which means this device can transition to a dockable gaming PC, but with some limitations at this price tier.
Presale pricing for these models begins at $1,099, or $1,339 if you go for the more powerful CPU. This begs the question: are you getting enough bang for your buck compared to the $799 starting price of the Asus ROG Ally X? Or even the $549 Steam Deck OLED, acknowledging you might need a connection boost for higher frame rates? These decisions are subjective and depend on what you value most in your gaming experience.
If you want top handheld PC performance and are willing to overlook diminishing frame-per-dollar returns, the OneXFly F1 Pro is a compelling choice during presale. However, others may wish to wait for more reviews or competitor offerings, keeping in mind that prices will rise post-presale.
