Overview and Pricing
Today, I’m diving into the OneXFly F1 Pro, a handheld gaming device with a starting price of $1,339. My review unit, priced at $1,439, sits at the higher end of the spectrum. That’s a steep ask—especially when you stack it against more affordable options like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion Go. Yet, you’re paying for a premium package: a stunning OLED display and one of the most powerful processors ever crammed into a portable console.
Design and Ergonomics
Holding the OneXFly F1 Pro feels like a treat. Its smooth, rounded edges melt into your palms while the textured back grips hug your fingers comfortably during long gaming sessions. At just 594 grams, it’s impressively light—far less burdensome than heftier competitors like the Legion Go. The design doesn’t just look good; it invites you to keep playing.
The front is a playground of buttons. The X, Y, A, and B controls snap with satisfying responsiveness, perfect for precision inputs. The D-pad shines, too, especially in fighting games like Street Fighter, where every directional press feels crisp and deliberate. There’s also the 1X Player button—a clever touch. A quick media summons an on-screen keyboard for typing; a long press glows orange, letting the left joystick steer the cursor across the display. Another long press locks it back. It’s a handy way to navigate Windows, though I suspect most will tap the touchscreen instead.
Subtle RGB logos—the F1 Pro on the bottom left, One X Player on the right—add flair, but you can dim them to squeeze out extra battery life. Speaking of practicality, the top edge offers a USB-A 3.2 port, an audio USB jack, a clicky volume rocker, and a power button. Here’s my nitpick: that power button feels lifeless—flat and shallow, it barely registers as a button. On the bottom, you’ll find a micro SD card slot and a USB 4.0 port, rounding out a solid port selection.
The Display: A Visual Feast
The star of the show is the 7-inch OLED display. It’s breathtaking—colors pop with a vivid gamut, accuracy is spot-on, and brightness soars past 800 nits, outshining most handheld peers stuck with IPS panels. OLED’s lightning-fast response time is a game-changer, though I know some of you swear by IPS. For those sensitive to PWM flicker, this screen is a dream: even below 50% brightness, there’s no eye-straining flicker. They’ve nailed it.
Performance Powerhouse
My $1,439 unit boasts the HX370 CPU, paired with an integrated RX 890M GPU, 32GB of blazing-fast RAM, and 2TB of storage—space galore for your game library. This HX370, a laptop-grade chip, leaves the ASUS ROG Ally’s Z1 Extreme in the dust. Single- and multi-core clock speeds outpace most handhelds I’ve tested lately. But here’s the catch: it’s not as fast as the same CPU in a full-sized laptop with better cooling. In this compact form, it feels like a caged beast—powerful yet restrained.
The RX 890M GPU edges out last year’s 790M and the Z1 Extreme, delivering solid gaming chops. Hook it to a docking station, and it doubles as a capable everyday PC you can unplug and take anywhere. Still, the HX370’s high cost and thermal limits mean you’re not unlocking its full potential. Compared to laptops like the HP Ultrabook or ASUS ROG G60—both with the same CPU—this handheld’s clock speeds lag due to limited cooling. It’s a premium processor that feels slightly wasted here.
Temperatures stay cool, though, hovering well below 80°C—ideal for a device this size. Fan noise is the trade-off: crank it to 30 watts on auto, and it hits nearly 60 decibels, a noticeable whine. Tweak the fan profile down below 40 decibels for quietness, but you’ll sacrifice some performance.
Gaming Performance
I put the F1 Pro through its paces with a mix of titles:
- Wukong: Demanding, but playable. With FSR enabled and settings on low, it hits 70-80 FPS at 1920×1080—a smooth ride.
- Path of Exile 2: Early access makes it tough. FSR on, 720p, and low settings yield 30-35 FPS. For an action RPG, it’s fine—not a twitchy shooter.
- Marvel Rivals: A well-optimized gem. At 1080p with FSR at 720p, it holds steady at 60 FPS, smooth as silk, echoing Overwatch vibes.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Using the Steam Deck profile and FSR, it delivers 48 FPS at 1080p—respectable for an older blockbuster.
- Dirt 5: This racing classic shines at 77 FPS, proving the F1 Pro’s prowess even with aging titles.
The 7-inch screen forgives resolution drops—720p still looks sharp, a perk of its compact size.
Audio, Upgrades, and Battery
The bottom-firing speakers are decent, though they can’t match the front-facing clarity of the ASUS ROG Ally X. For upgrades, pop off nine screws with a small Phillips screwdriver. Inside, a sleek design mirrors the exterior, with a beefy fan and a full-size 2280 NVMe SSD. Swapping it requires unscrewing the fan-watch that motherboard cable, then lifting a metal plate. It’s straightforward if you’re cautious.
The 48.5Wh battery lasts about 1 hour and 10 minutes at 30 watts for peak performance. Drop to 17-18 watts, and older games stretch it past two hours. Push for max power, and you’re tethered to a charger after an hour.
Final Thoughts
The OneXFly F1 Pro is a slick, powerful device. Its OLED display dazzles, and the HX370 flexes serious muscle. Yet, at $1,339-$1,439, it’s a tough sell. You’re paying for a top-tier CPU that’s handcuffed by this form factor—laptops with better cooling make it sing. Windows 11 runs the show, softened by One X’s widget menu, with SteamOS support looming. Linux is an option, too.
For $700-800, I’d rave about it. At over $1,000, though, last year’s handhelds might give you more bang for your buck. It’s a luxury device for those who crave cutting-edge tech—and don’t mind the price tag.