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

The world of high-end handheld gaming PCs is about to get a significant upgrade. OneXPlayer has announced the presale for their groundbreaking OneXFly F1 Pro, a handheld device boasting the world’s first AMD Ryzen AI 300 chipset. This presale event is live on the OneXPlayer’s official store and will remain open until the end of November.

The OneXFly F1 Pro targets the increasing competitive market, aiming to rival devices like Asus’s ROG Ally X that sport Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen 7 8840U processors. In particular, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model of the OneXFly F1 Pro stands out. Even the Ryzen AI 9 365 model offers impressive performance, surpassing its predecessors without demanding more power—a detail we’ll delve into shortly.

For those eyeing a new handheld, OneXPlayer’s presale includes six configurations of the OneXFly F1 Pro. Two configurations feature the Ryzen AI 9 365, differing only in storage options of 1 TB and 2 TB, with prices starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, four configurations come equipped with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and range from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage and between 32 GB and 64 GB RAM, starting at $1,339.

When it comes to specifications, the OneXFly F1 Pro packs quite a punch:

– The Ryzen AI 9 365 model includes 10 Zen 5 cores, with 12 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units in its Radeon 880M Graphics, and offers 32 GB of RAM.
– The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model steps up with 12 Zen 5 cores and 16 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units in its Radeon 890M Graphics. It also supports either 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM.

Both configurations come with a vibrant 7-inch, 1080p OLED display running at 144 Hz that hits 800 nits of brightness and covers 112% of the DCI-P3 color gamut for vivid visuals. This feature makes the device ideal for HDR content and games with high contrast.

Compared to the Steam Deck OLED, which has a higher brightness of 1000 nits but a lower resolution and refresh rate (90 Hz and 1280 x 800, respectively), the F1 Pro’s display choices might favor high-resolution demanding games thanks to advanced scaling options alongside improved FSR support for both Windows and Linux environments.

Currently, detailed performance benchmarks for the OneXFly F1 Pro largely come from OneXPlayer’s own testing. The Ryzen AI 9 365 variant in particular shows notable watt-for-watt efficiency improvements over older models due, in part, to enhancements from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.

In benchmarking tests, like those in games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong on low settings, the performance gains are significant for both 15, 20, and 25-watt configurations. However, while the device shines in handheld mode, it doesn’t support external GPU configurations like some high-end models, suggesting its docked performance might not fully satisfy those seeking exceptionally powerful setups.

Starting from $1,099 or $1,339 depending on the processor choice, the presale pricing is notably higher than the competition, such as the Asus ROG Ally X starting at $799, or the Steam Deck OLED starting at $549. Whether these performance enhancements are worth the extra cost is up for debate. However, those keen on top-tier handheld performance should consider securing the OneXFly F1 Pro during the presale.

Everyone else might prefer to wait for full third-party reviews or to see how the marketplace evolves, especially since prices will increase once the presale period concludes.