Preorder for the World’s First Ryzen AI 300-Powered Gaming Handheld Reaches $1,699 — Top-Tier OneXFly F1 Pro Features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD

The buzz around high-performance handheld PCs is ramping up, with the OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro opening its presale window. Heralded as the world’s first handheld gaming PC to feature AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series, this model is available for presale on their official store until the end of November.

The OneXFly F1 Pro sets its sights on competing with the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X, especially in terms of its impressive Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant. Yet, even the Ryzen AI 9 365 model delivers notable improvements over its predecessors, standing toe-to-toe in power efficiency. We’ll delve further into those performance specifics shortly.

For potential buyers eyeing the presale options, OneXPlayer offers six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro. Notably, they feature two primary models: one with the Ryzen AI 9 365 and another with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 models are differentiated only by storage options—either 1 TB or 2 TB—starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 models, ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and offering 32 GB to 64 GB of RAM, start at $1,339.

Looking at the specs, the OneXFly F1 Pro packs a punch with its 7-inch OLED display, capable of 800 nits brightness. This means it can handle HDR contents vividly, accentuating high-contrast scenes beautifully.

In comparison, while the Steam Deck OLED also boasts impressive brightness at 1000 nits, its screen refresh rate is lower at 90 Hz, and it operates at a reduced resolution of 1280 x 800. The higher resolution and refresh rate of the OneXPlayer alternative can actually enhance in-game visuals significantly, particularly when paired with features like FSR on both Windows and Linux platforms.

To date, most detailed performance benchmarks for the OneXFly F1 Pro have been released by OneXPlayer. Nonetheless, these are consistent with what the device’s specs suggest. The Ryzen AI 9 365 model stands out due mainly to its watt-for-watt outperformance of older models. The Radeon 880M iGPU boasts the same number of compute units as the previous Radeon 780M but shows clear advancements thanks to the move from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.

Taking the display and performance factors into account, the OneXFly F1 Pro is shaping up to be a formidable contender in the handheld PC arena, at least until competitors start rolling out similar configurations. While it claims a top spot, it lacks some advanced features found in premium models, like OCuLink or other eGPU support. Although it features nice USB4 ports, they fall short of providing the bandwidth and low latency necessary for an optimal external GPU experience.

Price-wise, the initial presale tags are set at $1,099 or $1,399 based on the CPU model. The question lingers—are these performance enhancements worth the premium over the Asus ROG Ally X, priced at $799? Or even over the OLED Steam Deck starting at $549? Ultimately, these value calculations rest on personal priorities. If you’re after cutting-edge performance in a handheld PC and are unconcerned by some diminishing returns on your investment, the OneXFly F1 Pro presale is an opportunity worth considering.

For those who prefer to weigh their options, waiting for additional reviews or market alternatives might be the way forward. It’s also worth keeping in mind that pricing will likely rise once the presale concludes.