OneXFly F1 Pro: Pre-Orders Now Open, But the Price May Shock You
The much-anticipated OneXFly F1 Pro is finally available for pre-order, with a release date set for end of November. However, prospective buyers may want to prepare themselves for some sticker shock, as the handheld device carries a hefty price tag ranging from $1,099 to $1,699 USD, even with pre-order discounts applied.
What Makes the OneXFly F1 Pro Worth the Cost?
At first glance, the OneXFly F1 Pro’s price might make you hesitate, but the device’s specs are nothing short of impressive. The handheld comes in a range of configurations, starting with the Ryzen AI 9 365 and scaling up to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AMD’s flagship chip. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model is the most powerful option, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads that can reach boosted clock speeds of up to 5.1GHz. This rivals the Asus ROG Ally X in terms of APU clock speed, making the F1 Pro a force to be reckoned with in handheld gaming.
Graphics Performance and Next-Gen Components
When it comes to graphics, the OneXFly F1 Pro pulls ahead of the ROG Ally X by incorporating the Radeon 890M iGPU, a significant leap from the older-generation Radeon 780M iGPU used in the ROG Ally X. This next-gen iGPU offers a 20 percent performance boost over the previous model, which should ensure a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
Across all configurations, the OneXFly F1 Pro comes with 32GB LPDDR5x-7200 RAM and a 7-inch 1080p OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring sharp, vibrant visuals and responsive gameplay. The base model ships with 1TB of storage, but higher-end options with 2TB and 4TB storage are also available for an additional cost.
Impressive Performance Gains and Future Potential
The Ryzen AI 300 series processors have already shown their potential in laptops, delivering strong performance and efficiency, but this marks the first time they’re being used in handhelds. Some gamers are claiming that the addition of AMD Strix Point APUs will mark the most significant performance leap in handheld gaming to date. Based on One-Netbook’s early testing, these claims may hold water, as they demonstrated that the OneXFly F1 Pro outperformed the ROG Ally X with a 20 percent performance improvement.
One of the most promising results came in a test of Black Myth: Wukong, where the base model with the Ryzen AI 9 365 hit an average frame rate of 58FPS at 1080p and lowest settings, compared to the ROG Ally X’s 50FPS. This result is even more impressive considering the device was running on a TDP of just 15W—a pre-release engineering sample. If the base model is delivering this kind of performance, the higher-end versions with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 are likely to offer even greater gains.
Conclusion: Worth the Price?
With cutting-edge specs, Radeon 890M graphics, and the potential for outstanding gaming performance, the OneXFly F1 Pro could justify its high price, especially for those looking for a handheld that can compete with high-end gaming PCs. The base model offers an impressive performance-to-price ratio, while the premium configurations will undoubtedly attract gamers seeking the absolute best in portable gaming. If you can stomach the price, the OneXFly F1 Pro promises to deliver next-gen gaming on the go.
