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

The eagerly awaited high-end PC handhelds are almost here, with the OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro already up for presale. This cutting-edge device, touted as the first-ever AMD Ryzen AI 300-based handheld gaming PC, can be ordered directly through the OneXPlayer store until late November.

When it hits the market, the OneXFly F1 Pro is expected to pose a significant challenge to devices like the Asus ROG Ally X, boasting the advanced Ryzen Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7 8840U chips. Particularly noteworthy is its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant, though its AI 9 365 counterpart still manages to outperform its predecessors at equal power consumption – we’ll delve deeper into what that means in just a bit.

For potential buyers interested in getting their hands on this technology, there are six versions of the OneXFly F1 Pro to choose from during the presale. Among them, only two stand out with distinct processors: the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The AI 9 365 models differ only in storage, offering either 1 TB or 2 TB, and starting at $1,099. Meanwhile, the AI 9 HX 370 models range from 1 TB to 4 TB of storage, and from 32 GB to 64 GB of RAM, beginning at $1,339.

Taking a closer look at specifications, the Ryzen AI 9 365 version packs 10 Zen 5 cores and 20 threads, coupled with Radeon 880M graphics. The more powerful AI 9 HX 370 boasts 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, alongside Radeon 890M graphics. Both configurations share a brilliant 7-inch, 1080p OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate capable of reaching up to 800 nits, promising rich HDR and high-contrast viewing.

But how does it compare on a practical level? The OneXFly F1 Pro matches some of the best screens in portable gaming, including the Steam Deck OLED – though the latter hits a higher brightness at the cost of resolution and refresh rate. Yet, this trade-off might bode well for gamers, especially with intensive titles where resolution scaling can help maximize performance without sacrificing clarity, with Windows and Linux now better equipped with FSR support.

Now, when it comes to performance, the numbers don’t lie. OneXPlayer’s benchmarking of the OneXFly F1 Pro aligns with what you’d expect from such specs. The AI 9 365 model, in particular, impresses with its watt-for-watt improvements over past generations, enhanced by its Radeon 880M GPU maintaining developmental progress from RDNA 3 to RDNA 3.5.

When it’s fully assessed, factoring in display quality and performance, the OneXFly F1 Pro seems poised to become a leader in the handheld PC gaming sphere. Until similar competitors emerge with comparable specs, this new entry holds strong. It’s worth noting, though, that it lacks high-end features like eGPU support with OCuLink, which may limit external GPU gaming experiences somewhat, despite convenient USB4 ports.

Pricing for the presale starts at $1,099 for the base model, creeping up with more powerful iterations. So, is it worth the step up from the Asus ROG Ally X, starting at $799, or the more affordable Steam Deck OLED at $549? While we won’t make those decisions for you, we’re here to provide the details necessary to make an informed choice. If you’re seeking top-tier handheld gaming performance and are ready to overlook the marginal returns in frames per dollar, consider grabbing a OneXFly F1 Pro presale offer now.

For those in no rush, it might be wise to wait for more reviews or potential competitors. Remember, these prices are set to rise once the presale concludes.