The arrival of high-end PC handhelds is just around the corner, and enthusiasts will be excited to hear that the presale for OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro is now live. This device stands out as the first handheld gaming PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 and is available for preorder until the end of November, according to its official listing on the OneXPlayer store.
The OneXFly F1 Pro is set to go toe-to-toe with competitors like Asus’s ROG Ally X, leveraging its advanced Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen AI 9 365 models to deliver impressive performance gains over older generations. In particular, the Ryzen AI 9 365 manages to surpass its predecessors in power efficiency and performance—a feat we’ll delve into shortly.
For those considering a purchase, it’s important to note that six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro are up for grabs during presale. Among these are models with the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the more powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 options vary only in storage (1 TB or 2 TB) and start at $1,099. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versions range from 1 TB to 4 TB in storage capacity, with RAM options from 32 GB to 64 GB, starting at $1,339.
Getting into the specifications, the OneXFly F1 Pro showcases top-notch features including a 7-inch OLED display capable of reaching 800 nits of brightness, making it ideal for HDR and richly detailed visuals. Though not as bright as the Steam Deck OLED’s 1000 nits display, it compensates with a 1080p resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate, which provides smooth gameplay and vibrant colors. This configuration might not match the Steam Deck in nits, but it makes up for it with higher resolution and refresh rate options that can take full advantage of the latest FSR developments across both Windows and Linux platforms.
Most performance evaluations for the OneXFly F1 Pro come from OneXPlayer, but their claims align well with the device’s impressive specs. The real game-changer might be the Ryzen AI 9 365 model, which not only betters its predecessors in watt-for-watt efficiency but also features a Radeon 880M iGPU with the same number of compute units as the previous-gen Radeon 780M, highlighting notable improvements from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.
Benchmark results further highlight the OneXFly F1 Pro’s capabilities, illustrating its superior performance compared to rivals in various gaming scenarios. While it’s true that this device might fall short against high-end models featuring eGPU support, its USB4 ports still offer decent connectivity for those looking to use it as a dockable gaming solution, even if not quite optimal for hardcore external GPU setups.
With presale pricing starting at $1,099 or $1,399 depending on the CPU choice, potential buyers must weigh whether these performance enhancements justify the cost, especially when considering cheaper alternatives like the Asus ROG Ally X, which starts at $799, or the Steam Deck OLED at $549. Ultimately, it boils down to your priorities: if securing the best handheld PC performance available matters most to you, this presale could be a worthwhile splurge.
For others, it might be wise to wait and see how market competition develops or wait for more detailed reviews before making any commitments, especially since prices are slated to rise once the presale ends.
