One-Netbook has recently unveiled the OneXFly F1 Pro, marking it as the first gaming handheld powered by AMD's Strix Point. The company kicked off pre-orders earlier this month, and has begun to ship those pre-sale orders. The exciting news is that the discounts for pre-orders are still available.
Pricing and Specs
You can grab the OneXFly F1 Pro, which features the RyzenAI 9 365, 32 GB of RAM, and a sizable 1 TB storage, for just $1,099 instead of $1,219. This translates to a nice discount of $120 off the usual price; however, it's still pricier than some last-generation gaming handhelds on the market.
Last-Gen Comparisons
Actually, you can find last-gen devices at even better prices now, thanks to frequent sales (like the Z1 Extreme ROG Ally, which is currently $499.99 at Best Buy). The price difference becomes even clearer when looking at the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant's starting price. With the pre-sale offer active, the entry-level version of this higher-end model is set at $1,339.
Price Trends
It’s not too shocking to see such high prices for the OneXFly F1 Pro. Many Strix Point products have experienced a price increase. A GPD representative mentioned back in September that AMD is reportedly charging double for the Strix Point APUs compared to the previous Hawk Point models.
This might explain the absence of budget-friendly Zen 5 options so far. However, the new RDNA 3.5 integrated GPUs in the Ryzen AI 9 365 OneXFly F1 Pro can provide approximately 15% better performance than the ROG Ally X with Z1 Extreme, while the AI 9 HX 370 boasts around 20% improved performance.
Future Comparisons
It will be fascinating to see how the upcoming Ryzen Z2 series stacks up against the older handhelds equipped with the Z1 APU lineup. This new gaming handheld APU is expected to make its debut during CES 2025, so it won't be a long wait.
