Valve has surprised the gaming community with the announcement of the Steam Deck OLED, which is now available for pre-order at the best video game console stores in the country. An improved version of its successful Steam Deck handheld console, with notable improvements to the screen, battery life, and connectivity, the Steam Deck OLED presents itself as a tempting option.
In this article, we analyze the differences and compare the two versions in detail to help you decide if the switch is worth it.
Technical Comparison: Steam Deck vs. Steam Deck OLED
Both versions share the solid foundation of a 4-core/8-thread AMD processor, an RDNA 2 GPU with 8 compute units, and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. However, differences begin to emerge in key areas such as the following:
Storage
The Steam Deck OLED offers larger options, with 512GB and 1TB variants, while the original Steam Deck discontinued the 64GB and 512GB models.
Screen
The main difference and highlight is the display. The Steam Deck OLED adopts a 7.4-inch HDR OLED display with a peak brightness of 1000 nits in HDR, significantly improving the viewing experience compared to the original model's 7-inch, 400-nit LCD display.
Battery
Valve hasn't skimped on improving the Steam Deck OLED's battery life, increasing the battery capacity to 50 Wh, which translates to an increase of 3 to 12 hours of gameplay, compared to the 2 to 8 hours of the previous model.
Weight
Although the chassis dimensions are identical, the Steam Deck OLED manages to reduce its weight to 640 grams, 29 grams less than the original Steam Deck, thanks to the use of the lighter OLED panel.
Performance
Despite being technically identical, the Steam Deck OLED, with its 6nm processor and faster RAM, provides a small performance boost, achieving an average gain of 4 fps per game, according to analysis by Digital Foundry.
Connectivity
The Steam Deck OLED is updated to the latest standards with Bluetooth 5.3 and tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, delivering download speeds up to 3x faster. The original Steam Deck , on the other hand, sticks with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Conclusion: Steam Deck OLED Outperforms Its Predecessor
The Steam Deck OLED isn't just a cosmetic change with an improved display, but it also offers substantial improvements in performance and battery life. With more generous storage options and updated connectivity, this version emerges as the superior choice. While the upgrade may depend on personal preferences and budget, the Steam Deck OLED clearly elevates the gaming experience and positions itself as the most advanced and attractive option for gamers.
Get ready for an immersive and vibrant gaming experience in Chile because we now have Steam Deck Oled in Pre-Order !