Presale for First-Ever Ryzen AI 300-Powered Gaming Handheld Reaches $1,699 — OneXFly F1 Pro Features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD

The excitement is palpable in the world of high-end PC handhelds, as the presale for OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro is now open and runs through November, directly from the official OneXPlayer store. This new device is hailed as the world’s first gaming PC handheld to feature the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, setting a new standard for gaming on the go.

The OneXFly F1 Pro poses a serious challenge to the likes of Asus ROG Ally X and similar devices powered by Ryzen’s Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U, with its standout Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model leading the charge. Let’s not overlook the Ryzen AI 9 365 variant either; it holds its ground against older models, even when matched watt-for-watt, a performance aspect worth exploring in detail.

If you’re considering making a purchase, pay attention to the six configurations available during presale: there are two options featuring the Ryzen AI 9 365 and another four with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 versions only differ in storage capacity, offering either 1 TB or 2 TB, starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versions vary from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and 32 GB to 64 GB of RAM, priced from $1,339. Here’s a quick look at the specs:

• OneXFly F1 Pro (Ryzen AI 9 365 Model): Equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, it features 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads, along with Radeon 880M graphics containing 12 RDNA 3.5 compute units. Only a 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM configuration at 7500 MT/s is available, and it offers NVMe 4.0 storage in 1 TB or 2 TB capacities.

• OneXFly F1 Pro (Ryzen AI HX 370 Model): This variant is powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, packing 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, and sports Radeon 890M graphics with 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units. You can choose between 32 GB or 64 GB LPDDR5X RAM at 7500 MT/s, with storage options reaching up to 4 TB.

Both come with a 7-inch, 1080p OLED display running at 144 Hz, offering 800 nits of brightness and 112% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. Each model is fitted with 2 USB4 Type-C ports, a USB3 Type-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card slot.

While the Steam Deck OLED boasts a screen brightness of 1000 nits, it only supports a 90 Hz refresh rate and comes in at a lower resolution of 1280 x 800. However, for many games, the superior resolution and refresh rate of the OneXPlayer device may offer a more immersive experience, particularly given enhanced FSR capabilities across both Windows and Linux.

Benchmark enthusiasts might be interested to know that while in-depth testing currently comes from OneXPlayer itself, the reported outcomes align well with expectations. The Ryzen AI 9 365 shows remarkable efficiency gains, exceeding previous generation performances while maintaining watt-for-watt efficiency. Its Radeon 880M iGPU boasts the same number of compute units as the older Radeon 780M, marking a notable shift from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5 advancements.

Considering these features, the OneXFly F1 Pro is poised to become a serious contender in the handheld PC gaming sector until similar spec-loaded devices hit the market. It does lack certain high-end features, such as full support for eGPUs via connections like OCuLink—USB4’s throughput and latency don’t quite match up.

So, the big question: is the price tag—from $1,099 to $1,399 depending on configuration— justifiable over the alternatives, like the $799 Asus ROG Ally X or even the $549 Steam Deck OLED which requires plugging in for boosted frames? Ultimately, that decision is yours. But if you seek top-tier handheld performance and aren’t deterred by higher costs per frame, securing a presale OneXFly F1 Pro seems a wise move.

For everyone else, it might be prudent to wait for more reviews or competitive entries, especially since prices will rise once the presale ends.