abxylute 3D One: Glasses-Free 3D Handheld Gaming PC Review

abxylute 3D One Overview

• 💡 The abxylute 3D One is presented as the first handheld gaming PC supporting glasses-free stereoscopic 3D gaming.
• 🚀 Its marketing materials suggest use as a gaming tablet with a kickstand and detachable controllers.
• 📦 Included accessories are a USB-C to C cable, a nice carrying case, a charging grip for controllers, a strap for the case, and a 100W charging brick (though it only charged at ~35W).

Design and Features

• 🛠️ The device features a metal kickstand, intake vent, and programmable back buttons (single functions only).
• 🎮 It includes linear triggers, shoulder buttons, a cooling vent, a microSD slot, 3.5mm audio jack, Thunderbolt 4, a full-function USB-C port, and a USB-A port.
• 🖥️ The display is a 10.95-inch, 2560x1600, 120Hz IPS type screen, measured at nearly 500 nits brightness.
• 👁️ Glasses-free 3D is achieved through eyetracking sensors and adjustable lenticular lenses.

Performance and 3D Experience

• ⚙️ Powered by an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7 200 series processor and 32GB LPDDR5X memory.
• 🎮 Native 3D gaming, like in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, can offer good depth and pop-out effects, but performance can be low (e.g., 15 FPS).
• 🧠 The device uses an NPU for AI-powered 3D enhancement in games and videos, which can be surprisingly effective but also distracting or headache-inducing in some cases.
• ⚠️ A major red flag is the recommendation not to update graphics drivers due to potential 3D impact.

Ergonomics and Battery Life

• 💪 The device is noted for being heavy, comparable to GPD Win 5, especially when holding it without the kickstand.
• 🔋 It has a 50Wh hour battery, offering less than an hour of continuous gaming on highest power, but around 5 hours for lighter use like video watching.
• 🕹️ The detachable controllers' ergonomics were not universally praised, particularly for larger hands, and the trackpad was described as flaky.

Overall Impressions

• 💰 The early bird price of $1,500 is considered high, especially compared to competitors with similar hardware but smaller screens.
• 👍 When the 3D effect works well, it's described as "really cool" and immersive, particularly for certain videos or photos.
• 👎 However, the 3D can also be "rough," "distracting," or "headache-inducing" with cross-talk and visual artifacts in other scenarios.