World’s First Ryzen AI 300 Gaming Handheld Preorders Reach $1,699: Flagship OneXFly F1 Pro Features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD

Exciting news on the horizon for gaming enthusiasts: OneXPlayer is shaking things up with their latest handheld, the OneXFly F1 Pro. Marking its place as the first handheld gaming PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300, the presale is now live and runs until the end of November. If you’re keen to snag one of these high-end devices, the official OneXPlayer store is your destination.

When it comes to performance, the OneXFly F1 Pro is set to take on contenders like the Asus ROG Ally X. This model, especially leveraging its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip, promises to outpace its rivals without guzzling more power than necessary. But stay tuned—we’ll delve deeper into what that really means for gamers in terms of real-world performance.

For those eyeing up this new release, it’s worth noting there are two key configurations in the presale. You’ll find models equipped with either the Ryzen AI 9 365 or the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Ryzen AI 9 365 versions, starting at $1,099, offer either 1 TB or 2 TB of storage. Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 options offer broader storage and RAM variations, ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB and 32 GB to 64 GB RAM, with prices kicking off at $1,339.

Looking at the specs, the F1 Pro model with the Ryzen AI 9 365 flaunts 10 Zen 5 cores, while the AI 9 HX 370 steps it up with 12 cores. Both models boast a sharp 7-inch OLED display, hitting 1080p resolution with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. This dazzling screen not only supports HDR but also covers an impressive 112% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The OLED display might not reach the 1000 nits offered by the Steam Deck OLED, but the F1 Pro’s 800 nits and higher refresh rate should provide smooth visuals for most gaming experiences. Plus, with enhanced support for resolution scaling and FSR across various platforms, even more resource-intensive games should shine.

Currently, most benchmarks come directly from OneXPlayer, aligning well with our expectations based on the device’s specs. The Ryzen AI 9 365, in particular, shows impressive gains over previous generations, especially given its enhanced Radeon 880M iGPU, which keeps pace with its predecessors despite its compact size.

Perusing the benchmark comparisons, you’ll see the F1 Pro pulling ahead in several key titles, performing admirably even in more demanding settings. While it excels in these benchmarks, remember that it lacks certain high-end features like OCuLink for eGPU support. Although the USB4 ports are handy, they don’t fully compensate for missing features crucial to peak gaming performance with an external GPU.

Price-wise, starting options range from $1,099 to $1,399, depending on the processor you choose. Whether these upgrades make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally X or Steam Deck OLED depends on your individual priorities and budget. For those prioritizing peak performance in a handheld, getting in on the presale ensures you’re at the cutting edge—just know that post-presale prices will rise.

Ultimately, if you’re after the latest and greatest in the handheld PC market and are ready to pay for those few extra frames, securing a OneXFly F1 Pro might be a move worth considering. For everyone else, it might be wise to hold off and see how the competition shapes up after the presale ends.