Steam Deck vs Steam Deck OLED – What are the differences?

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Valve has introduced a new version of its popular Steam Deck. MeinMMO presents the similarities and differences in detail.

Valve has introduced a new version of the Steam Deck with the OLED model. But what is changing and what is new inside? MeinMMO explains the similarities and differences of the OLED model in detail:

The article was first published on November 10, 2023. We updated the article on January 5, 2024 and added some information.

Latest updates: January 5, 2024, November 10, 2023

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What’s new with the OLED model? Valve has changed the Steam Deck, especially in details:

  • Display: The eponymous OLED display is new and is a little larger: from the previous 7 inches (LCD) to 7.4 inches (OLED).
  • Battery pack: The battery grows a little, from 40 Whr to 45 Whr.
  • Storage space: Valve offers an option with more storage space. You can now also buy a model with 1 TB of storage. The limit used to be 512 GB, but you could still expand the storage yourself.
  • Design colors: There are several colors available for the Steam Deck in the US. In Germany you can only buy the black model for the time being. It is not yet known whether further colors will come to Germany (as of January 5, 2024).

    • Is the Steam Deck OLED faster? No, Valve still uses the same chip from AMD in its Steam Deck. The chip in the OLED model is smaller (7 nm vs 6 nm), but this is mainly for efficiency reasons. This means that the battery life of the OLED model is significantly longer than the LCD model, depending on the game. If you “just” want more performance, then the OLED model might not be worth it for you.

    You can read a comprehensive test of the new OLED model of the Steam Deck directly from our colleagues at GameStar Tech.

    Will there be OLED trade-ins on the Steam Deck? No, not currently. You can find all information about trading in the Steam Deck directly on MeinMMO.

    Steam Deck vs Steam Deck OLED in comparison:

    Steam DeckSteam Deck OLEDprocessorAMD Zen 2, 7nmAMD Zen 2, 6nm APUgraphics chipAMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs)AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs)Performance (in teraflops)up to 1.6up to 1.6random access memory16GB LPDDR5 RAM16GB LPDDR5 RAMInternal memory64GB eMMC
    256GB NVMe SSD
    512GB NVMe SSD512GB NVMe SSD
    1TB NVMe SSDDisplay size7 inches 7.4 inchesDisplay typeLCDOLEDresolution1280×800
    4K@120 Hz, 8K@60Hz (via USB-C)1280 x 800
    4K@120 Hz, 8K@60Hz (via USB-C)battery pack40 WHr45 WHrBattery life2 to 8 hours3 to 12 hoursSize298mm × 117mm × 49mm298mm × 117mm × 49mmWeight669 grams669 gramsPrice419 euros (64 GB)
    549 euros (256 GB)
    679 euros (512 GB) 569 euros (512 GB) 679 euros (1 TB)

    When will the Steam Deck OLED be available? You can officially order the device since November 17, 2023. According to Steam, you currently have to expect delivery times of 3 to 5 days.

    Alternatives to the Steam Deck: Are you looking for exciting alternatives to the Steam Deck, but still want to play on the go? Then take a look at the following article directly on MeinMMO, where we introduce you to the most interesting options:

    Steam Deck: These are the 6 most exciting alternatives that you can currently buy

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