Steam Deck LCD 256GB vs Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB

The short verdict

Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB edges it on score

The Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB leads overall; pick the Steam Deck LCD 256GB if its strengths below matter more to you.

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

8.3

Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB

8.6

Choose the Steam Deck LCD 256GB if

Steam library, budget handheld PC

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Choose the Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB if

Best SteamOS handheld, OLED battery life

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theSteam Deck LCD 256GB1 win

−$359Cheaper today$929 vs $1,288

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Why pick theSteam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB0 wins

No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display4 differences

Screen size

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7.4"

Resolution

1280 x 800

Consoles Display Diagonal In

7.4

Display Panel Type

IPS LCD

HDR OLED

Display Refresh Rate

Max Refresh Rate

120

Max Resolution

up to 8K/60 or 4K/120 external

Touchscreen

Performance2 differences

RAM

Storage (max)

256

512

Expandable Storage

Ram Type

LPDDR5

LPDDR5 6400 MT/s

Battery & charging4 differences

Battery Capacity Wh

40 mAh

50 mAh

Battery Life Max

8 mAh

12 mAh

Battery Life Min

2 mAh

3 mAh

Consoles Battery Capacity Wh

40 mAh

50 mAh

Design1 difference

Weight

669 g

640 g

Connectivity3 differences

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth 5.3

Hdr Support

General2 differences

Released

February 25, 2022

November 16, 2023

Short Name

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Steam Deck OLED 512GB/1TB

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