World’s First Ryzen AI 300-Powered Gaming Handheld Now Available for Pre-Order Up to $1,699 — Premier OneXFly F1 Pro Boasts Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD

The era of high-end PC handhelds is upon us, with the presale for OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro now open. This remarkable device stands out as the world’s first handheld gaming PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, and you have until the end of November to secure yours through their official store.

The OneXFly F1 Pro is aiming to dethrone competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X, especially with its high-performance Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model. Even its other variant, the Ryzen AI 9 365, offers a commendable boost over the last generation’s capabilities, achieving more output for the same power usage—a feat we’ll delve into in just a bit.

For eager buyers, the options are straightforward. Among the six configurations offered in the presale, two core models stand out: one featuring the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the other the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The 365 models differ simply by storage capacity, offering either 1TB or 2TB, starting at $1,099. On the other hand, the 370 models ramp up from 1TB to an impressive 4TB of storage and range between 32GB to 64GB of RAM, kicking off at $1,339.

Let’s dive deeper into the specs. Both models sport a 7-inch, 1080p OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, 800 nits brightness, and 112% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. This ensures vibrant visuals that handle HDR and high-contrast scenes beautifully. However, while the Steam Deck OLED’s display hits a brighter 1000 nits, it only refreshes at 90 Hz and operates at a lower resolution of 1280 x 800. In this context, the OneXPlayer chose wisely by enhancing resolution and refresh rate, which actually benefits performance in many games. The resolution scaling, combined with improving support from FSR technology across Windows and Linux, makes the most of what this screen offers for intensive gameplay.

On the processing side, the Ryzen AI 9 365 hosts 10 Zen 5 cores and can outperform its predecessors on a watt-for-watt basis. Its Radeon 880M iGPU mirrors the core count of the previous Radeon 780M, but improvements from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5 make it shine. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 steps it up further with 12 Zen 5 cores, promising a serious boost for power users.

We have seen some benchmarking results direct from OneXPlayer that align with our expectations based on the specs. The Ryzen AI 9 365 model deserves special mention, as it edges past its predecessors—not just in theory but also in practical performance gains.

In terms of gameplay, this handheld device stands tall in the market, with nothing else quite like it until similar configurations start popping up. Yet, despite its strengths, it lacks support for OCuLink or equivalent options for external GPU setups. While USB4 ports are convenient, they can’t quite match the eGPU gaming performance demanded by many enthusiasts, though docking it for boosted power still remains viable.

So, as the presale prices start at $1,099 or $1,399 depending on the configuration, the big question remains: Are the performance benefits worth the premium over devices like the Asus ROG Ally X, starting at $799, or even the Steam Deck OLED at $549? Unfortunately, the best choice depends on what you’re looking to get out of your purchase. If you’re after top-notch handheld PC performance and don’t mind paying for those extra frames, the OneXFly F1 Pro in presale is the way to go.

For everyone else, it may be worth waiting until more models enter the fray or until comprehensive reviews provide further insights. Keep in mind, though, that post-presale, prices are expected to rise.