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Steam Deck OLED
Valve · Gaming Consoles
Valve's refined handheld gaming PC with a vibrant 7.4-inch 90Hz HDR OLED screen, better battery life, lighter build and full access to your Steam library on SteamOS.
4.3 87% recommend$549
8.7 score verified
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8.7
Very good
The Steam Deck OLED is the sweet spot of the handheld PC market: the gorgeous OLED screen …
$549
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $60
1.6 TFLOPs
GPU Power
Performance
1280x800 (800p) 90Hz OLED
Max Resolution
Graphics
90 fps
Max Frame Rate
Graphics
None; full Steam PC library via SteamOS/Proton
Exclusive Library
Library
512GB NVMe SSD
Storage
Storage
Why it stands out
The best-value handheld PC thanks to
The best-value handheld PC thanks to a stunning OLED screen and efficiency gains.
Performance is unchanged from the LCD
Performance is unchanged from the LCD model, so it prioritizes refinement over speed.
SteamOS plus a massive, often-discounted Steam
SteamOS plus a massive, often-discounted Steam library is its biggest advantage.
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Confidence
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Graphics 96% verified
Max Resolution96%1280x800 (800p) 90Hz OLED
Max Frame Rate96%90 fps
Ray Tracing96%No
Storage 96% verified
Storage96%512GB NVMe SSD
Expandable Storage96%Yes
Disc Drive96%No
Library 96% verified
Backward Compatibility96%Yes
Exclusive Library96%None; full Steam PC library via SteamOS/Proton
Design 96% verified
Weight96%0.64 kg
Performance 96% verified
CPU96%AMD Zen 2 4-core/8-thread (2.4-3.5 GHz)
GPU Power96%1.6 TFLOPs
Memory96%16GB LPDDR5
Price trend
$549▼ $60
low · $549high · $611
Review sentiment
4.3OUT OF 5
8.7
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Excellent 7.4-inch 90Hz HDR OLED display
- Improved battery life and lighter, quieter design
- SteamOS is the most polished handheld PC software
- User-repairable with official parts via iFixit
Cons
- Same performance as the LCD model, not the fastest handheld
- SteamOS/Proton has occasional game compatibility quirks
- Bulky and heavy compared to a Switch
- Battery still drains fast in demanding AAA games
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $549 (512GB) and $649 (1TB) in November 2023 and has held those prices, with occasional Steam-sale-timed discounts and refurbished units offered at lower cost directly from Valve.
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From the community
QCan I upgrade the SSD myself?
Yes, the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD is user-replaceable and Valve supports repairs with official parts via iFixit. You can also expand storage simply by adding a microSD card.
QWhat resolution is the screen?
The OLED panel is 1280x800 (800p) at up to 90Hz with HDR. It is a 7.4-inch screen, slightly larger than the original LCD model's 7-inch display.
Frequently asked
Is the Steam Deck OLED faster than the original LCD model?
Not meaningfully. The OLED refresh keeps essentially the same gaming performance but adds a better screen, more battery life, faster Wi-Fi, lower weight and quieter cooling. The upgrades are about refinement, not raw speed.
Can I play non-Steam games on it?
Yes. It runs SteamOS, a Linux-based system, but you can install other storefronts like Epic or GOG, use emulators, or even install Windows to broaden compatibility. Anti-cheat in some competitive games can be a limitation.
Does it work docked to a TV?
Yes. With a USB-C dock or the official Steam Deck Dock you can output to a TV or monitor and connect controllers, though it is primarily designed as a handheld.