Presale Opens for World’s First Ryzen AI 300-Powered Gaming Handheld: Flagship OneXFly F1 Pro Features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD, Starting at $1,699

Gaming enthusiasts, get ready – the next wave of high-end handheld PCs is on the horizon. OneXPlayer has kicked off the presale for its OneXFly F1 Pro, the world’s pioneering gaming device powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 300 chip. If you’re eager to grab this tech marvel, you have until the end of November to secure your unit, according to their official store.

The OneXFly F1 Pro is setting its sights on rivals like the Asus ROG Ally X, especially with its Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U opponents, thanks largely to its powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant. Even the more modest Ryzen AI 9 365 packs a punch, often outperforming older models in terms of efficiency. We’ll dive deeper into the details in a bit.

For potential buyers, here’s a quick rundown: among the six variants available during the presale, there are two main Ryzen models: the AI 9 365 and the AI 9 HX 370. The AI 9 365 is all about choice in storage – pick between 1 TB or 2 TB – starting at $1,099. The beefier AI 9 HX 370 offers a broader range, spanning 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and up to 64 GB of RAM, with prices beginning at $1,339.

Both models come sporting a 7-inch OLED screen, boasting a vibrant 1080p resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and incredible brightness of 800 nits, perfect for HDR gameplay and intense contrast scenes. While the Steam Deck OLED shines brighter at 1000 nits, it trades off with a lower 1280 x 800 resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The OneXFly F1 Pro, however, holds its ground with a more balanced approach to visuals suitable for graphically demanding games, thanks to its resolution scaling abilities and improved FSR support on both Windows and Linux.

At present, OneXPlayer’s own benchmarks provide the most detailed look at the OneXFly F1 Pro’s capabilities. According to these reports, especially with the Ryzen AI 9 365, there’s a marked improvement in performance per watt, showcasing significant enhancements from the previous RDNA 3 architecture to the latest RDNA 3.5.

Given these specs, the OneXFly F1 Pro is poised to be a formidable contender in the handheld PC arena, at least until similar tech comes along. It does lack certain features you might find in high-end models, like OCuLink or equivalent eGPU support, so while it’s versatile enough to dock, don’t expect top-tier external GPU performance via its USB4 ports.

Now, price is always a consideration. With presale starting at $1,099 and climbing to $1,399 based on the CPU model, you might wonder: is it worth spending that much more compared to the Asus ROG Ally X, starting at $799? Or even the Steam Deck OLED’s $549 entry price? In the end, it depends on what you value most in your gaming experience. If having the cutting-edge handheld performance justifies the cost for you, then getting in on the presale for the OneXFly F1 Pro could be a smart move.

For those still on the fence, keeping an eye on further reviews or waiting for more competition might be wise, as post-presale prices will rise.