Aokzoe A1 X: 8-Inch Handheld Gaming Gets a Landscape Makeover
Portable PC gaming is heating up, and Aokzoe is ready to throw its hat into the ring with the A1 X. If you're looking for something a little different than the OneXPlayer F1 Pro or the Ayaneo 3, this new handheld is one to watch. We've been getting dribs and drabs from Aokzoe about the A1 X, and it's shaping up to be seriously interesting-for those who want a landscape screen, at least.
Aokzoe A1 X Gaming Handheld Native Landscape Display
The Aokzoe A1 X will have native landscape display with VRR support.
Landscape Love: The 8-Inch Display
The Aokzoe A1 X really stands out with its 8-inch screen. But it's not just the size; it's the orientation-Aokzoe is going native landscape with this one. Why is that a big deal? Well, for many games, landscape just feels more natural, more immersive. Plus, they're promising VRR, or Variable Refresh Rate, support, which should mean smoother visuals and less screen tearing-a big win for gamers.
Power Under the Hood: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Okay, let's look under the hood: it's packing some real punch in the A1 X. Like several of its rivals, it's relying on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU to keep it running smoothly. It is turning out to be the chip of choice for handheld gaming units due to its ability to pull out the right CPU and GPU punch. That will enable you to handle a great amount of games with ease on this portable unit-actually, newer ones, too.
Battery and Charging: Playing Smarter, Not Just Longer
Battery life is always a concern with powerful handhelds, and Aokzoe seems to address this with a couple of smart features. First up, there's a 72.7 Wh battery inside the device-that's decent capacity for such a device. Even more interestingly, though, is the inclusion of bypass charging. Clever tech inside lets you power the device directly from the wall adapter when plugged in instead of the device constantly charging and discharging the battery. This may help extend the life of your battery over time.
Speedy Storage and Smooth Controls
Aokzoe isn't skimping on other details either. They've confirmed a MicroSD 4.0 card reader, promising transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s. That’s on par with its rivals, making it easy to expand your game library. And for controls? "Capacitive-grade" joysticks are promised, which Aokzoe claims will deliver "ultra-smooth control." Of course, we’ll need to see how they feel in real-world use, but the promise is there.
The big question mark at the moment, of course, is release date and price. Aokzoe hasn't announced when the A1 X will hit the market or at what cost. For the time being, we'll have to wait for more official details. Based on what's been let out, however, the Aokzoe A1 X seems to be a strong contender in the increasingly competitive handheld gaming space.
