The buzz around the latest premium handheld PCs is reaching a fever pitch. OneXPlayer has just opened the presale for its OneXFly F1 Pro, marking the debut of the first-ever handheld gaming PC featuring AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 chip. This sale extends until the end of November, according to their official store listing.
The OneXFly F1 Pro is positioned to take on competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X, boasting the Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U. But where it really shines is its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 version. Even its slightly less powerful variant, the Ryzen AI 9 365, offers remarkable performance relative to its predecessors, especially when it comes to energy efficiency—more on that shortly.
Here’s what potential buyers need to know: the presale includes six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro, split between two CPU models—the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 versions differ only in storage space, offering either 1 TB or 2 TB, starting at $1,099. On the other hand, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 models provide more variety, from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and 32 to 64 GB of RAM, beginning at $1,339.
Focusing on the specs, the Ryzen AI 9 365 model includes 10 Zen 5 cores with 20 threads and features Radeon 880M Graphics with 12 Compute Units. This configuration is available with 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM and offers storage options of 1 TB or 2 TB NVMe 4.0. Its display is a 7-inch, 1080p, 144 Hz OLED screen with a brightness of 800 nits and impressive color range. Similarly, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model, enhanced with 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, boasts Radeon 890M Graphics with 16 Compute Units, RAM options of 32 or 64 GB, and storage up to 4 TB. Both versions include essential ports, like 2 USB4 Type-C and a USB3 Type-A, among others.
For those focused on visuals, the OneXFly F1 Pro’s display is worth noting. While not quite as bright as the 1000-nit Steam Deck OLED, it offers a higher resolution and refresh rate, which is a clever compromise to enhance gaming during intensive titles, helped by features like improved FSR support across both Windows and Linux systems.
Though detailed third-party benchmarks are limited at this stage, OneXPlayer’s own results match what’s expected from the hardware. The Ryzen AI 9 365 model, in particular, stands out, outperforming previous iterations not just in raw power but also in efficiency per watt. Its Radeon 880M integrated GPU, with its RDNA 3.5 architecture, highlights the leap in performance.
In benchmark comparisons, the OneXFly F1 Pro shines, especially in energy-conservative settings. Take “Cyberpunk 2077″—the F1 Pro outpaces the Asus ROG Ally X across multiple watt levels when tested in low settings, showcasing the strength of the Ryzen AI integration.
Overall, the OneXFly F1 Pro emerges as a strong contender at the high end of the handheld market. While it may not support higher-bandwidth peripherals like eGPUs quite as robustly as some might prefer, and while USB4 connections offer some support, they’re not the complete package for hardcore external setups.
Finally, considering the starting price of $1,099 or $1,339 depending on the model, is it worth the investment compared to the $799 Asus ROG Ally X, or even the $549 Steam Deck OLED, which requires being plugged in for the extra frame rates? The choice depends on how much you value the additional performance. If you’re in the market for top-notch handheld PC performance and aren’t deterred by the diminishing returns per dollar on frame rates, then grabbing a OneXFly F1 Pro during its presale makes a lot of sense.
For those less sure, holding out for additional reviews or upcoming rivals might be wise, especially since prices are set to rise once the presale wraps up.
