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Valve Steam Deck OLED
A comfortable SteamOS handheld with a 90 Hz HDR OLED screen and modest, aging performance.
- AMD custom APU (Zen 2 4-core/8-thread, 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 6 nm)
- 7.4"
- 90 Hz
- 50 Wh
- 640 g
PCPR score
7.8
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$789MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
Valve's Steam Deck OLED is a 7.4-inch SteamOS handheld with a 1280 x 800 HDR OLED panel, up to 90 Hz refresh, 16GB of RAM and a 50 Wh battery that Valve rates for 3 to 12 hours of play. Its 6 nm Zen 2 APU trails newer Ryzen Z2 handhelds in raw speed, but the light 640 g body and console-style software keep it easy to live with. Valve has raised its list price since launch, narrowing the gap to faster rivals.
Pros
- HDR OLED panel with up to 1,000 nits peak HDR and 110% P3 coverage, per Valve
- Up to 90 Hz refresh with a 7.4-inch diagonal
- 50 Wh battery rated for 3 to 12 hours of gameplay
- Light 640 g body for a 7.4-inch handheld
- Wi-Fi 6E and SteamOS console-style interface
Cons
- Older Zen 2 APU falls behind Ryzen Z1/Z2 Extreme handhelds in demanding games
- Native 1280 x 800 resolution is low next to 1080p and 1200p rivals
- Valve has raised its list price since launch
- Tom's Hardware has noted the Deck is often out of stock
Best for
- Steam players who want the simplest handheld experience
- Buyers who value a bright, colorful OLED at a modest resolution
- Portable play of indie, older and lighter titles
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Configurations
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512GB OLED | AMD Zen 2 4-core/8-thread APU | 8 RDNA 2 CUs (integrated) | 16 GB | 512 GB | $789 |
| 1TB OLED | AMD Zen 2 4-core/8-thread APU | 8 RDNA 2 CUs (integrated) | 16 GB | 1 TB | $949 |
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
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Full specifications
Core
- Processor
- AMD custom APU (Zen 2 4-core/8-thread, 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 6 nm)
Display
- Screen size
- 7.4"
- Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Panel
- OLED
Memory
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
Power
- Battery
- 50 Wh
Physical
- Weight
- 640 g
Software
- Operating system
- SteamOS
Compatibility notes
- Charges from a 45 W USB-C PD power supply (included)
- microSD UHS-I slot expands storage; DisplayPort over USB-C supports up to 8K 60 Hz or 4K 120 Hz external displays
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Video reviews
Overview · Comparison
Switch 2 Vs Steam Deck OLED WITH Actual Benchmarks
The Phawx
The Phawx compares the Switch 2 against the Steam Deck OLED using actual benchmarks in a handheld-only comparison.
Overview · Benchmarks
Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmarked - Docked & Handheld Tested
Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry benchmarks Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2 versus the Steam Deck in both docked and handheld modes.
Negative · Benchmarks
'Too Big' For Steam Deck: AAA Games Are Struggling On Valve's Handheld
Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry examines how AAA games are struggling to run on Valve's Steam Deck handheld.
Overview · Comparison
Fastest Handheld Display? - Switch 2 vs Steam Deck vs ROG Ally X and More
Monitors Unboxed
Monitors Unboxed compares display quality across the Switch 2, Steam Deck, ROG Ally X and other handhelds.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer · Tyler Colp
PositiveScored the OLED model highly for its screen, better battery and larger storage, while pointing out that performance did not move forward much from the original Deck.
89/100 · Review
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Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.
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Common questions
What changed from the LCD Steam Deck?
Valve's comparison lists a larger 7.4-inch HDR OLED screen, up to 90 Hz refresh, a 50 Wh battery versus 40 Wh on the LCD, Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 5, and a 6 nm APU.
Can the storage be expanded?
Yes. The microSD UHS-I slot supports SD, SDXC and SDHC cards, and the internal drive comes as 512GB or 1TB NVMe depending on the model.
Can it connect to a TV or monitor?
Yes. Valve lists DisplayPort over USB-C with support up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz, using a USB-C dock or adapter.
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