World’s First Ryzen AI 300 Gaming Handheld Pre-Sale Reaches $1,699 — OneXFly F1 Pro Features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD

The latest in high-performance PC handheld devices is just around the corner, as OneXPlayer unveils the presale for the OneXFly F1 Pro. This cutting-edge handheld, celebrated as the world’s first powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 300, is available for order through November on their official platform.

The OneXFly F1 Pro is shaping up to be a formidable challenger in the realm of gaming PCs, particularly for competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X. It boasts formidable internals, such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model, which outstrips previous generations in performance gallantly while maintaining a similar power consumption footprint—something I’ll delve into shortly.

Enthusiasts eager to explore these new devices should take note that the presale includes six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro. However, only two main models exist: one featuring the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the other powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The difference between the two Ryzen AI 9 365 models lies in the storage capacity—either 1 TB or 2 TB—starting at a price of $1,099. The HX 370 models offer more robust options, ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and 32 GB to 64 GB of RAM, beginning at $1,339.

In terms of specs, the OneXFly F1 Pro with the Ryzen AI 9 365 packs 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads, paired with a Radeon 880M GPU featuring 12 RDNA 3.5 compute units. In contrast, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers even more power with 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads alongside a Radeon 890M GPU, enhanced with 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units. Both configurations come with a 7-inch, 1080p 144 Hz OLED display that flaunts a dazzling 800 nits brightness and vivid 112% DCI-P3 color coverage.

With the backdrop of these specs, the OneXFly F1 Pro seems poised to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming plethora of AMD handhelds, thanks to its impressive 7-inch OLED screen, delivering brilliant high-contrast visuals suitable for HDR content.

Comparing this to the Steam Deck OLED, which reaches a peak brightness of 1000 nits but operates at a lower resolution of 1280 x 800 with a 90 Hz refresh rate, the OneXPlayer’s choice of higher resolution and refresh rate offers distinct advantages. This resolution scaling could indeed be a strategic move for certain games, especially considering the growing support for FSR on both Windows and Linux platforms.

Although the primary in-depth benchmarks for the OneXFly F1 Pro predominantly come from OneXPlayer, the initial figures align with expectations set by the device’s technical prowess. Of particular note is the Ryzen AI 9 365 model, shining through its ability to surpass previous models in power-efficiency and performance, underscored by its Radeon 880M GPU’s evolution from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5 architecture.

In a head-to-head comparison, the OneXFly F1 Pro models surpass the Asus ROG Ally X in several performance tests, particularly at lower power settings across popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong. These results demonstrate significant frame rate improvements, establishing the OneXFly F1 Pro as a serious contender in the handheld gaming market.

Despite its many strengths, the OneXFly F1 Pro lags slightly behind its peers in areas like OCuLink or similar eGPU support, limiting its potential as a dockable gaming station reliant on USB4 ports alone. Although these ports offer respectable performance, they fall short of the throughput needed for seamless external GPU integration.

With starting prices of $1,099 for the base model and $1,399 for the more advanced configurations, potential buyers must weigh the significant performance benefits against the higher cost compared to other popular options like the Asus ROG Ally X, priced at $799, or the Steam Deck OLED, beginning at $549.

Ultimately, whether the OneXFly F1 Pro’s superior performance justifies its price comes down to individual preferences and needs. If the specter of leading-edge handheld PC gaming performance excites you and you’re ready to invest despite diminishing returns in frames-per-dollar, this presale presents an enticing opportunity.

For those less sure, it might be wise to await further reviews or newer competitors entering the fray, though OneXPlayer warns that prices will rise post-presale.