And when choosing between the Steam Deck OLED and LCD, does the former justify the price difference?

Let’s find out.

Steam Deck OLED vs.

Steam Deck OLED With a Focus on the new, orange, power button against a pitch black background.

Valve

The OLED screen is a massive improvement over the panel found on the original Deck.

Its got punchier colors, an immensely higher contrast ratio, and proper HDR support.

Another point of contention many owners of the OG Deck have is the battery life.

The Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming systems arranged together for comparison.

Asus / Valve / Lenovo

As an ROG Ally owner myself, Im in the same boat.

If you bought a Switch to play Nintendo exclusives, upgrading to the Deck OLED probably isnt worth it.

They’re not good enough to get a comparable or better gaming experience than on your Switch.

Steam Deck OLED.

The Steam Deck OLED is a clear improvement over Valve’s original handheld console, with a larger battery, more storage, faster Wi-Fi, and more. Not to forget the bigger and better-looking OLED screen that gives the device its name.

Prospective Steam Deck Buyers: Should You Get the Steam Deck OLED?

Not to forget the bigger and better-looking OLED screen that gives the unit its name.