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

The wave of new high-end PC handhelds is just around the corner. The OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro, marking a world first with its AMD Ryzen AI 300-based gaming PC, is now up for presale. Shoppers have until the close of November to place their orders, according to the official OneXPlayer store.

Looking at the OneXFly F1 Pro, it stands poised to give tough competition to devices like the Asus ROG Ally X. It features models based on Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 8840U, especially the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. And don’t underestimate its Ryzen AI 9 365 variant—this model delivers performance that surpasses the previous generation with efficient watt-for-watt power usage. More on that intriguing aspect later.

For those itching to buy, OneXPlayer offers six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro for presale. Notably, only two versions are available: one with Ryzen AI 9 365 and another with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Choices for the Ryzen AI 9 365 include either 1 TB or 2 TB storage, starting at $1,099. On the other hand, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 models range from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage, and RAM options between 32 GB to 64 GB, kicking off at $1,339.

Delving into the specs, the Ryzen AI 9 365 comes with 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads; its sibling, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, boasts 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads. Both models feature intriguing graphics: Radeon 880M with 12 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units for the former, and Radeon 890M with 16 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units for the latter. The RAM in the Ryzen AI 9 365 is set at 32 GB LPDDR5X, running at a swift 7500 MT/s. You get either 32 GB or 64 GB in the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Storage options include NVMe 4.0 configurations ranging from 1 TB to a massive 4 TB. Both models shine with a 7-inch, 1080p 144 Hz OLED display, bursting with 800 nits brightness and 112% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. The devices accommodate multiple connections, including two USB4 Type-C ports, one USB3 Type-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card slot.

It’s also worth mentioning that the Zen 5 configuration in Ryzen AI 9 365 includes 4 Zen 5 cores, with 6 Zen 5C cores. Conversely, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 features 4 Zen 5 cores, complemented by 8 Zen 5C cores.

What propels the OneXFly F1 Pro forward is more than just technical specifics. It effectively paves the way for an impressive line-up of AMD handhelds next year, especially with its vivid 7-inch OLED display that reaches 800 nits of brightness. This brightness level remarkably suits HDR content and high-contrast scenes.

Involving comparisons, the Steam Deck OLED does hit 1000 nits and boasts a 90 Hz refresh rate but only possesses a 1280 x 800 resolution. OneXPlayer’s choice to boost resolution and refresh rate might greatly benefit certain titles. Especially due to its screen size, this device can cleverly use resolution scaling to optimize increased high-resolution gaming, especially when equipped with enhanced FSR support on both Windows and Linux systems.

While OneXPlayer’s in-depth benchmarking on the OneXFly F1 Pro is still in-house, their results align neatly with the handheld’s stated specs. The notable surprise lies in the Ryzen AI 9 365 model. Outperforming past generations watt-for-watt, this model’s Radeon 880M iGPU mirrors the compute units of the older Radeon 780M, showcasing RDNA 3’s development into RDNA 3.5.

Benchmarks across titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong on varying watt settings further solidify the OneXFly F1 Pro as a strong contender in the handheld PC space. Although not yet tested on all settings, its performance in specific configurations is strikingly above average, promising a rewarding gaming experience.

Comparatively, while the OneXFly F1 Pro is an emerging champion on the handheld scene, it lacks some high-end features such as OCuLink or comparable eGPU support. Although USB4 ports are present, they don’t quite reach the throughput needed for exceptional external GPU performance. Using the device as a dockable gaming PC works but may not fully meet expectations at this price.

Speaking of costs, you’re looking at a starting price of $1,099 or $1,399, depending on the processor. So the big question is, are these performance boosts worth spending significantly more than the Asus ROG Ally X, which starts at $799? Or does the Steam Deck OLED, kicking off at $549, offer a better deal if you don’t mind being plugged in for a graphics boost? Ultimately, the choice is personal. If you’re after the best handheld PC performance available and are comfortable with diminishing returns the more you invest, staking a claim on a presale OneXFly F1 Pro might be worth considering.

For those who aren’t sure yet, it may be wise to await more detailed reviews or competing options. Bear in mind: prices will climb once the presale wraps up.