Why the OneXFly F1 Pro Finally Nails the Windows Handheld Experience

The Windows Handheld That Finally “Feels” Right

I’ve bounced off most Windows handhelds because the software layer always gets in the way. Armoury Crate, AyaSpace, MSI’s tools—even Xbox’s fullscreen shell—are fine until you need to tweak something mid-game and Windows elbows into the conversation. The OneXPlayer OneXFly F1 Pro caught my attention because its OneXConsole overlay makes Windows behave like a console. For the first time, I found myself forgetting I was on Windows at all.

• OneXConsole’s quick menu lets you adjust power, display, inputs, audio, and more without breaking your game flow.
• Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + 32 GB LPDDR5x + 1 TB PCIe 4.0 is brute-force power in a handheld form factor.
• 7-inch 1080p 144 Hz OLED looks fantastic, but you’ll want to cap refresh rates for battery sanity.
• $1,499 makes this a niche luxury device, not a Steam Deck killer for most players.

OneXConsole: The Overlay That Works

OneXConsole is the first Windows handheld suite I’ve used that feels purpose-built for gaming first, Windows second. A single quick-access button pops an overlay where you can tweak performance profiles, display settings, memory behavior, sound, vibration, and more. These tweaks apply instantly—no stutters, no app freezes, no Windows stealing focus. Previous handhelds sometimes registered your inputs twice, hitting both menu and game. On the F1 Pro, the overlay cleanly captures controls every time.

Settings persist across reboots, so your last good profile sticks. Cold boot, double-tap into Steam, and you’re gaming almost as fast as on a Steam Deck. It still falls short of SteamOS’s sleep/wake bulletproof reliability, and there’s no official “verified compatibility” badge for games. But for Windows handhelds, this is the smoothest experience yet.

One minor hiccup: deeper options like VRAM allocation still launch the full OneXConsole app and require a restart to apply. It’s a momentary reminder you’re on Windows, but it’s outweighed by overall stability—I didn’t hit any lag, stutter, or crashes when flipping mid-match between performance profiles.

Hardware Highlights

The spec sheet reads like a wishlist for hardcore gamers: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores/24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz), 32 GB LPDDR5x-7500 memory, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 7-inch 1920×1080 OLED panel capable of 144 Hz. On paper, it outruns Valve’s Steam Deck OLED in raw horsepower across CPU, GPU, storage, and display tech.

That OLED is the showpiece. At 314 ppi, 1080p looks tack-sharp and colors pop without the overblown saturation you sometimes see on cheaper panels. The 144 Hz ceiling is a joy for indies, esports, and older titles. But big triple-A games will chew through your battery quickly at 144 Hz—you’ll want to cap at 60 or 90 Hz and pair with a mid-tier power profile.

Ergonomics & Long-Term Use

After multi-hour sessions, the F1 Pro’s weight—around 650 g—doesn’t feel front-heavy. Grip contours match my palms, and the button layout is familiar if you’ve ever used an Xbox controller. Thumbsticks are firm but not stiff, with precise detents. Shoulder buttons and triggers have a satisfying “click” and take roughly 10 g of actuation force, so you won’t misfire during tense moments.

Thermals stay in check: after a two-hour session at 90 Hz in a 22 °C room, the top shell peaked at 42 °C and the underside at 45 °C. Fans ramp up around 35 dB—noticeable but not disruptive. Charging via USB-C PD (65 W) refuels the battery from 20% to 80% in about an hour.

Methodology

All tests were conducted on a review sample running Windows 11 Home with OneXConsole v1.0. Driver package AMD Adrenalin 23.5 and firmware build 1.02 were in place. Ambient temperature was maintained at 22 ± 1 °C. We used balanced, silent, and performance power modes in OneXConsole, adjusting TDP between 15 W and 25 W. Display brightness was set to 200 nits, and Wi-Fi 6E was enabled for online benchmarks.

Performance & Benchmarks

Game	Resolution	Settings	Performance (avg. FPS)
Cyberpunk 2077	1280×720	Medium (DLSS Quality)	55 FPS
Doom Eternal	1920×1080	High	72 FPS
Hades	1920×1080	Max + 144 Hz uncapped	130 FPS
Ghostrunner	1920×1080	Ultra	85 FPS

Battery life measured under continuous gameplay:

• 60 Hz (balanced mode): ~3 hours
• 90 Hz (performance mode): ~2.5 hours
• 144 Hz (max mode): ~2 hours

Direct Comparison: OneXFly F1 Pro vs. Steam Deck OLED vs. ROG Ally

Feature	OneXFly F1 Pro	Steam Deck OLED	ASUS ROG Ally
CPU/GPU	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / Radeon 890 M	Aerith (Zen 2) / RDNA 2	Ryzen Z1 Extreme / RDNA 3
RAM	32 GB LPDDR5x	16 GB DDR5	16 GB DDR5
Display	7″ 1080p/144 Hz OLED	7″ 800p/60 Hz OLED	7″ 1200p/120 Hz IPS
OS	Windows 11 + OneXConsole	SteamOS (Linux) + Windows option	Windows 11 + Armoury Crate
Battery (60 Hz)	~3 hrs	~4 hrs	~2.5 hrs
Price	$1,499	$549–$649	$699

Each device has its niche. The Steam Deck remains best for value and Linux support. The ROG Ally is a balanced Windows option at midrange pricing, but its software layer still creaks. The OneXFly F1 Pro leads on raw performance and overlay polish, if you can stomach the premium.

The Price Problem—and Who This Is For

At $1,499, the F1 Pro slams into reality. For the price of one, you could buy two base Steam Deck OLEDs and still have money left for games. In value-per-dollar terms, it’s not a fair fight. This is a boutique device for enthusiasts who demand peak performance, absolute Windows compatibility, and an overlay that respects their time.

If your library is stacked with anti-cheat-heavy titles or you simply refuse to compromise on visuals and controls, the F1 Pro makes more sense than ever. For most players, though, the Steam Deck or ROG Ally will remain the smarter pick.

Looking Ahead

What I want to see next: deeper sleep/wake reliability, a more polished fullscreen shell, and further refinements to OneXConsole as drivers and firmware evolve. If OneXPlayer can deliver those updates while competitors polish their own overlays, the Windows handheld experience may finally shed its reputation for friction. For now, the F1 Pro is the closest any Windows device has come to matching SteamOS’s get-in-and-play ease—albeit at a price only the most dedicated will accept.

TL;DR

OneXPlayer’s OneXFly F1 Pro pairs elite AMD Ryzen AI performance with the first Windows handheld overlay that genuinely competes with SteamOS’s ease of use. It’s fast, flexible, and finally friction-light—but at $1,499, it’s for power users, not value hunters.