Our Take
The Steam Deck OLED is Valve's revised handheld PC gaming device, replacing the original LCD screen with a vibrant OLED panel. It runs a custom Linux-based SteamOS and gives access to your existing Steam library. Aimed at PC gamers wanting a portable option, it sits at the premium end of the handheld market alongside the Nintendo Switch OLED and Asus ROG Ally.
Key Features
7.4-inch HDR OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 1280×800 resolution
512GB NVMe SSD internal storage with microSD expansion slot
AMD APU with RDNA 2 graphics, same processor as original Steam Deck
Quoted battery life of 3–12 hours depending on workload (typically 4–6 hours in demanding games)
Wi-Fi 6E support for faster wireless connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 for controllers, headphones and peripherals
Our Verdict
Buy it if you're new to the Steam Deck ecosystem and want the best version available — the screen and battery improvements are genuinely worthwhile. Existing Steam Deck owners will struggle to justify the cost unless their screen or battery is failing. Nintendo Switch fans wanting to stay in console territory should look elsewhere.