Valve has introduced a new version of its popular Steam Deck. MeinMMO presents you with the similarities and differences in detail.
With the OLED model, Valve has introduced a new version of the Steam Deck. But what is changing and what is new inside? MeinMMO explains the similarities and differences of the OLED model in detail:
- What is new with the OLED model?
- Is the Steam Deck OLED faster?
- Steam Deck vs Steam Deck OLED comparison
- When will the Steam Deck OLED be available?
Last updates: January 5, 2024, November 10, 2023
Steam Deck vs Steam Deck OLED: What’s new?
What is new with the OLED model? Valve has changed the Steam Deck primarily in details:
- Display: The namesake OLED display is new and will be slightly larger: from the previous 7 inches (LCD) to 7.4 inches (OLED).
- Battery: The battery has grown a bit, from 40 WHr to 50 WHr.
- Storage: Valve offers an option with more storage. You can now buy a model with 1 TB of storage. Previously, it was capped at 512 GB, but you could still expand the storage yourself.
- Design colors: In the USA, several colors are offered for the Steam Deck. In Germany, you can initially only buy the black model. Whether more colors will come to Germany is still unknown (as of January 5, 2024).
Is the Steam Deck OLED faster? No, Valve still uses the same AMD chip in its Steam Deck. The chip in the OLED model is smaller (7 nm vs 6 nm), but this was primarily done for efficiency reasons. As a result, the battery life of the OLED model is significantly longer depending on the game when compared to the LCD model. If you are looking for “only” more performance, the OLED model may not be worth it for you.
For an extensive test of the new OLED model of the Steam Deck, check out our colleagues at GameStar Tech.
Will there be trade-in for the Steam Deck OLED? No, not currently. All information about the trade-in for the Steam Deck can be found directly on MeinMMO.
Steam Deck vs Steam Deck OLED comparison:
| Steam Deck | Steam Deck OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Zen 2, 7 nm | AMD Zen 2, 6 nm APU |
| Graphics chip | AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs) | AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs) |
| Performance (in TeraFlops) | up to 1.6 | up to 1.6 |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM |
| Internal storage | 64 GB eMMC 256 GB NVMe-SSD 512 GB NVMe-SSD | 512 GB NVMe-SSD 1TB NVMe-SSD |
| Display size | 7 inches | 7.4 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 4K@120 Hz, 8K@60Hz (via USB-C) | 1280 x 800 4K@120 Hz, 8K@60Hz (via USB-C) |
| Battery | 40 WHr | 50 WHr |
| Battery life | 2 to 8 hours | 3 to 12 hours |
| Size | 298 mm × 117 mm × 49 mm | 298 mm × 117 mm × 49 mm |
| Weight | 669 grams | 669 grams |
| Price | 419 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? Since November 17, 2023, you can officially order the device. 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 game on the go? Then check out the following article directly on MeinMMO, where we present you with the most interesting options:
Steam Deck: Here are the 6 most exciting alternatives you can currently buy
