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General

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Series

Steam Deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

101011Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026All Steam Deck LCD variants are identified by model number 1010

ZGC-G1A1W, ZGC-G1A1W-012Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Names model ZGC-G1A1W and SKU ZGC G1A1W 01

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 July 202112Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve revealed the Steam Deck on July 15, 2021

June 20247Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Computex 2024 announcement, 3 to 7 June 2024. The article notes the prototypes may not match the final design

Status

Discontinued10Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/valve-has-quietly-discontinued-the-last-lcd-steam-deck-modelRead 30 September 2026Steam store note quoted: We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256 GB model. Once sold out, it will no longer be available. steamdeck.com still lists it without a price on 2026-09-30

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Valve Steam Deck OLED11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve released a formal refresh in November 2023, the Steam Deck OLED

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Launch prices by tier: 64GB eMMC $399, 256GB NVMe $529, 512GB NVMe $649. The stored $399 is the 64GB tier. Valve later cut the 256GB model to $399 when the OLED launched in November 2023

$7992Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Reproduction of the ZOTAC Gamescom 2024 pre-order release: configured with 16GB LPDDR5X, a 512GB M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home, suggested retail price $799. Tax not stated4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box price $799 | £8205Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 202619 August 2024: one configuration at $799

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€8493Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $799 / €849

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page Regional Availability: US, Canada, EU, UK shipping. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong through Komodo. These are historical marketed regions, not current stock claims.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as All-in-one portable PC gaming

Handheld PC2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Handheld gaming PC with Windows 11 Home

Form factor

Slate11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Slate3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with built-in controls

Platform and software

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OS family

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Windows2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

OS at launch

SteamOS 3.02Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Software section: SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based).

Windows 11 Home2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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AFMF2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release names driver-level Fluid Motion Frames and FidelityFX Super Resolution. Only Fluid Motion Frames maps to a listed option, because no Super Resolution version is named

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD custom APU Aerith12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Aerith, TSMC N7. The maker says 7 nm AMD APU

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

AMD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.4	3.5

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.1 GHz boost. The chip page, not a ZOTAC clock limit

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

7nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET

GPU

AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32). The 2023 page said 1.0-1.6GHz

AMD Radeon 780M8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Radeon 780M, 12 graphics cores, 2700 MHz graphics frequency

GPU architecture

RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

RDNA 32Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

128Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 202612 RDNA 3 compute units

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

2,700MHz8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2700 MHz on the chip page

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as APU power: 4-15W. The two rows are the ends of that range, not named presets6Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faqRead 30 September 2026Docking does not improve performance. Steam Deck runs at full performance in portable mode, so the range applies on battery

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balanced	15
Performance	28

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One launcher profiles Quiet 8 W, Balanced 15 W and Performance 28 W. A fourth custom profile has an adjustable power slider. Power source is not stated

Lowest TDP

4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

16GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

LPDDR5X2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

5,500MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

7,500MT/s3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

88GB/s12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026LPDDR5-5500 at 5500 MT/s (88 GB/s)

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026The page lists 64GB and 512GB models as available while supplies last. This page covers the 256GB model4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026

512GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

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NVMe SSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

2 to 32Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 20264Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026

42Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	3	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026All models use socketed 2230 M.2 modules. Not intended for end-user replacement. The slot can accept NVMe. The installed 64GB card is eMMC.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Full-sized 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

microSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

UHS-II2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

7in(17.8 cm)2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native resolution

1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

1920 × 1080px3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:102Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Published as 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

16:93Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

OLED2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Portrait3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The screen is a native portrait panel, used rotated. Stored in handheld orientation as 1920 x 1080

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	60

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	No

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267 inch 1920x1080 120 Hz OLED. Variable Refresh Rate: No

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

400nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 400 nits typical

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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800nits2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: premium 7-inch Full HD AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of brightness. The ZOTAC page lists the display as HDR. Window size and the SDR or HDR split are not stated

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Stick layout

Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the Steam Deck LCD press rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads

Symmetric2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Symmetrical button layout7Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks are symmetrical rather than staggered

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Trigger stops

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Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two-stage adjustable triggers. A switch changes between short-travel hair triggers and analog triggers

D-pad

Cross9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026

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Face button labels

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A bottom

Xbox3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Product photos show Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the bottom

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two programmable grip buttons on the back4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Controls: Hall effect analogue sticks, gyroscope, back paddles, dual touch pads

Trackpads

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Twin trackpads on both sides3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Steam, Quick Access12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Input list: Steam and Quick Access buttons besides the gamepad controls

Power, Volume rocker, ZOTAC button, Quick Menu, Home, Start, Menu3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Power button with fingerprint reader, volume rocker, ZOTAC logo button for the One launcher, three-dot Quick Menu button, home icon button, Start and Menu

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Power button2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 6-axis gyro4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

Rumble3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Real rumble motors as in controllers. No trigger rumble

RGB lighting

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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Long RGB strip on the back

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,049points3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics 3049 on the Zotac Zone. The power limit is not stated

3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	25	46.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	15	35.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	25	27.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	15	19.8
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	25	51.7
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	15	40.5
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	25	35.6
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	15	27.9
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	71
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	54.8
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	38.5
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	30.3
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	52.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	41.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	35.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	28.4

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Average FPS charts on the Gaming Performance page, Zotac Zone bars at 25 W and 15 W. The chart header reads 1280x720/1280x800 and the Zone runs 1280x720. Presets from the page text: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset with no upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy Low with TAA, Control Medium with no AA on DX11, Shadow of the Tomb Raider High with TAA on DX12. The power source is not stated

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	10	2.37
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	15	1.82
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.42
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	0.95

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Battery Life chart, Cyberpunk 2077: 142 minutes at 10 W, 109 at 15 W, 85 at 20 W and 57 at 30 W. Brightness is not stated

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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2.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AValve Steam Deck LCD

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
15 W	39.3
20 W	41
25 W	42.4
30 W	45.5

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Fan Noise chart for 15, 20, 25 and 30 W, dBA, Uni-T UT353 meter 30 cm from the console at a 90 degree angle with the console horizontal. The load during the test is not stated

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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45.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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77°C3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026After 20 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 W, HWiNFO showed 77 °C for the CPU (Tctl/Tdie) and 74 °C for the iGPU, in a 24 °C room. The higher value is stored

Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

23Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as stereo speakers

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two bottom-firing speaker grilles

Speaker direction

Front-facing13Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026Stereo speakers below the front panel

Bottom-firing3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026

Audio features

Stereo with embedded DSP1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

12Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: a front-facing camera and a microphone for video calls. TechPowerUp finds one microphone hole

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Not available	Yes	45
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 20263.5mm headset jack up top

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two full-speed USB4 ports at the top and bottom, UHS-II microSD card reader3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two USB4 ports with full 40 Gbit/s, one on top and one on the bottom, both charge. 3.5 mm jack and volume rocker on top, microSD slot on the bottom5Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 2026I/O line: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB-4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, UHS-II microSD

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

45W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026USB4 ports with DisplayPort output

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz

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External GPU

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Dock

Sold separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately

Sold separately2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Docking station and carrying case are separate accessories

Max output through dock

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
2560	1440	120

Source5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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Dock ports

DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1, USB-C power delivery passthrough input5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB-C power input, M.2 SSD slot3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026ZOTAC dock: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, USB-C power input and an M.2 SSD slot

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi 6E2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with an Intel AX210 card, which covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

5.22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

40Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

48.5Wh3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202648.5 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion. The teardown reads 48.51 Wh4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

5,200mAh12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AValve Steam Deck LCD

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	8

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life (claimed, max)

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W, 1.5m cable

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Charging standards

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

USB PD 3.03Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The 65 W charger supports USB Power Delivery. Both USB4 ports can charge the device

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes15Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/postsRead 30 September 2026May 22, 2025 SteamOS 3.7.8 first stable 3.7 release. General: Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power.

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

45W3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

65W3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202665 W PD GaN charger. The package holds the console, three documents, the charger with three plug adapters and a charging cable

Cooling

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Fans

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13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One cooling fan and three heatsinks

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Metal built-in kickstand

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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SSD3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The bottom lid has eight screws. The M.2 2280 SSD sits between the fan and the left PCB. Thumbsticks need the side PCB removed and are not stored as user parts

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Width285Height115mm(11.2 × 4.5 in)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 285 x 115 x 35 mm. The depth is not qualified, so it is left out. Early pre-order listings said 310 x 135 x 40 mm. TechPowerUp says the Steam Deck (298 mm wide) is the wider device, which fits 285 mm and not 310 mm4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 285 x 115 x 35 mm, 692 grams

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

669g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 669 grams

692g(1.5 lb)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 692 g4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 30 September 2026

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Carrying case, 45W power supply3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Compare Steam Decks table, 256GB LCD4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202614Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Introduction states Deck, power supply and travel case included. Dock purchased separately.

ZOTAC GAMING ZONE, 65 W GaN charger with three plug adapters, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety information pamphlet, Notice for early adopters3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Carrying case

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None3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.steamdeck.com/en/deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

www.zotac.com/node/13174561Maker product pagezotac.com/node/1317456Read 11 October 2026Official ZOTAC page for the ZONE, found in search results. The site blocks automated access with a bot check, so the page was not opened and no spec value is taken from it

Spec sheet

www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/deck1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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Manual

cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdf14Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Valve Steam Deck product manual, February 2022 document.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

None of 1 known

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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