– OneXPlayer X2 is a tablet-style handheld with a detachable controller, similar to the last-gen X1.
– OneXPlayer Apex Air features a swappable 85W battery, matching the non-Air Apex design.
– Both new devices are powered by Intel’s Panther Lake handheld APU with the Arc G3 Extreme.
– The Arc G3 Extreme iGPU is Intel’s competitor to AMD’s Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.
– Full specs and official unveiling are expected soon, with most specs likely carried over from previous models.
OneXPlayer’s Latest Handhelds
OneXPlayer has already announced the OneXPlayer 3 as one of the first gaming handhelds with the Arc G3 Extreme. This APU is Intel’s answer to the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, and it comes with the powerful Arc B390 iGPU. The company has also introduced two more gaming handhelds that are powered by the Panther Lake handheld APU.
Details on the OneXPlayer X2
One of them is the OneXPlayer X2, the successor to the last-gen X1 that was powered by the Core Ultra 7 155. The initial pictures from the event suggest that there hasn’t been much of a change in terms of the overall design. That is, the OneXPlayer X2 being demoed has a tablet form factor and the same detachable controller mechanism as the last-gen X1. This suggests that the accessories for the previous model should also work with this one, making it convenient for upgraders.
Introducing the OneXPlayer Apex Air
As for the OneXPlayer Apex Air, it has a similar design to the non-Air Apex that’s powered by the AMD Strix Halo processors (ROG Flow Z13 with AI Max 390 curr. $1,799.99 on Amazon). The newer gaming handheld with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme is confirmed to feature a swappable 85W battery, the same as the non-Air model. This is a key selling point for users who prioritise extended play sessions or easy battery replacements.
What We Know So Far
Not much is known about the gaming handhelds at this point, but most of the specs of the OneXPlayer X2 may be similar to the X1. As for the Apex Air, it’s expected to retain most of the specs found on the non-Air Apex. The company will likely do a proper unveiling of these Intel Arc G3 Extreme devices soon. Enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for more concrete details regarding pricing, performance benchmarks, and avalibility dates from the manufacturer.