OneXPlayer Super X adds desktop power to your carry-on, starts at $1,899

OneXPlayer has always been about pushing the boundaries with its hardware, and the Super X takes that ‘we want to be the best’ attitude to a whole new level. This 2-in-1 device looks like a 14-inch device that can smoothly switch between tablet and full-fledged laptop modes, all powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen AI processors. Crowdfunding begins tomorrow on Kickstarter, with costs dropping to a relatively low $1,899 for a build that’s about on par with most laptops.

OLED screens are the standard for high-end tablets these days, and the Super Colors explode on that landscape-oriented screen, and with a 120Hz refresh rate, you can expect silky smooth animations in your favorite fast-paced games or video editing. The panel can also get very bright, up to around 500 nits, which is enough to suppress glare on a sunny patio while keeping shadows nice and deep. Touch input is silky smooth, whether you use your fingers or the included stylus; The stylus also features pressure sensitivity, making it an excellent tool for sketching or taking notes that feel almost as natural as on paper. Flip the screen 360 degrees and click into place for use on a laptop; remove the magnetic keyboard and you’re in tablet mode. By the way, that keyboard is included in early bird bundles, along with a trackpad.

AMD’s Strix Halo chips serve as the brains of the operation, starting with the Ryzen AI Max 385 for entry-level configurations and evolving to the Max+ 395 for those looking for the very best. These Zen 5-based CPUs have up to 16 cores and 32 threads, and are combined with Radeon 8060S graphics and 40 computing units based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. So far, they can handle 4K gaming on medium settings without breaking a sweat, as well as AI workloads like Stable Diffusion generations that finish in a reasonable time instead of hours. As for memory, you’re looking at LPDDR5X at 8000MHz, with a maximum capacity of 128GB and configurable storage options; However, keep in mind that it is soldered in place, so choose wisely. In terms of storage, you’re limited to a 1TB NVMe SSD throughout, but you do have an M.2 2280 connection to enable faster drives, as well as a small SSD bay and microSD reader for extra space.

The basic Super X and its more powerful sister differ mainly in their cooling systems. Air-cooled variants use a vapor chamber, numerous heat pipes and two fans to manage a thermal design power of 80 watts, which is a good number to keep surface temperatures manageable even during marathon sessions. However, if you want to take it a step further, the optional liquid-cooled version lets you unleash 120 watts and includes a connector on the back for connecting an additional module, such as the $199 Frost Bay dock. That’s an extra $60, but it allows for long-term loads like editing 8K timelines in Premiere or training small neural networks on the go. Battery life should be between six and eight hours with mixed use, thanks to an 85Wh cell that can be fully charged in less than two hours via the USB4 connections. Harman-tuned stereo speakers add depth to your audio, but don’t expect much bass due to their small form factor.

The ports cover the essentials but aren’t cluttered, with two USB4 connectors for 40Gbps transfer speeds and 100W passthrough charging, as well as a USB 3.2 Type-A slot for older drives. HDMI 2.1 allows you to output to external monitors at full 4K/120Hz, while a 3.5mm jack is available for connected headphones. However, the lack of Thunderbolt only indicates that the layout prioritizes everyday utility over eye-popping gimmicks. The Super If you include the keyboard, the total weight is 3.5 pounds, which, while still substantial, is light enough for a backpack without dominating it.

As for the price levels, the option is quite simple from a Kickstarter perspective. The base models, which include the Ryzen AI Max 385 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage, start at $1,899 for air-cooled and $1,959 for liquid-cooled. If you upgrade to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 48GB of RAM, you’ll pay $1,999 or $2,059, depending on the cooling option. Then there are the higher memory configurations: 64GB starts at $2,199/$2,259, while 128GB costs $2,699/$2,759. After the crowdfunding, you can expect a price increase of 20-30%, bringing the starting price to around $2,300. If all goes according to plan and this campaign is launched without the usual delays, production models could start shipping in the first half of 2026.
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