The OneXFly F1 Pro, the first gaming handheld to boast one of AMD’s top-tier processors, has arrived. While it packs impressive features like an OLED screen and the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, its high price point might make it a tough sell against competing gaming laptops.
The OneXFly F1 Pro console.
Developed by OneXPlayer, a Chinese company, the OneXFly F1 Pro offers a premium handheld gaming experience. The device features a vibrant 7-inch 1080p OLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring stunning visuals and fluid gameplay. It also includes fast LPDDR5X RAM clocked at up to 7,500MHz and offers ample storage with PCIe 4.0 SSDs up to 4TB.
The Ryzen AI 300 Series APU: A Game Changer?
The most compelling feature of the OneXFly F1 Pro is its AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APU. This marks the first time a gaming handheld utilizes this cutting-edge technology. Buyers can choose from six configurations based on two APU options: the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the more powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. These Zen 5 CPUs with integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics, up to the Radeon 890M, promise excellent gaming performance.
Performance and Price: A Difficult Balance
OneXFly F1 Pro gamig handheld.
While the specifications are undeniably impressive, the OneXFly F1 Pro’s price might deter potential buyers. The top-tier configuration with 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD can cost up to $1,700. For that price, one could easily purchase a gaming laptop equipped with an RTX 4070, or even an RTX 4080 with a slightly higher budget. This makes the OneXFly F1 Pro a significant investment.
Handheld gaming consoles offer a different level of portability and convenience compared to laptops. However, the steep price raises questions, especially considering that AMD’s Strix Point APUs are rumored to be more expensive than the previous generation. The premium OLED panel likely contributes to the cost as well.
Early benchmarks show the OneXFly F1 Pro running demanding games like Black Myth: Wukong at around 60fps, indicating promising performance. In-depth reviews are still scarce, but as more handhelds adopt the Ryzen AI 300 and the upcoming Ryzen Z2 lineup, competition in this segment will likely intensify.
Conclusion: A Premium Handheld for a Premium Price
The OneXFly F1 Pro offers a powerful and portable gaming experience thanks to its cutting-edge AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APU and impressive features like the OLED screen and fast RAM. However, its high price puts it in direct competition with powerful gaming laptops. Whether the convenience and portability of the OneXFly F1 Pro justifies the premium price will ultimately depend on individual preferences and gaming needs.
