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ValveHandheld console
Steam Deck OLED
Released 16 November 2023.11Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026Announced 9 November 2023, release date November 16th Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Chip
- AMD custom APU Sephiroth
- Screen size
- 7.4in
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Weight
- 640g
99 of 165 fields known.
At a glance
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
600nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 600 nits (SDR)
A reviewer measured 597 nits.14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table: 597 nits. Tested OLED model. Window and meter not specified.
Higher than 94% of other handheld consoles.
Ports
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3.5 mm audio
- microSD card UHS-I
General
- Series
- Steam Deck2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Model numbers
- 103012Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Identified by model number 1030
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 9 November 202311Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026
- Predecessor
- Valve Steam Deck LCD12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026A 2023 refresh of the Steam Deck LCD
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $5494Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231119151911/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page three days after launch: 512GB $549.00, 1TB $649.00, 1TB Limited Edition $679.0011Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK, AU18Press releasesteamdeck.com/en/newsRead 30 September 2026Maker release lists US, CA, UK, EU, AU and Komodo shipping regions Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Australia was added in November 2024.
- Colours
- Not available
Platform and software
- OS at launch
- SteamOS 31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), desktop KDE Plasma
- Latest OS
- Not available
- Built-in game stores
- Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026The entire Steam Store experience is accessible from Deck
- Physical games
- Not available
- Backward compatibility
- Not available
- Upscaling and frame generation
- Not available
Processor and graphics
- Chip
- AMD custom APU Sephiroth10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Sephiroth, TSMC N6. The maker says 6 nm AMD APU
- Core configuration
Physical core count Core Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz) 4 Zen 2 2.4 3.5 - CPU cores
- 4
- Max CPU clock
- 3.5GHz
- GPU
- AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
- GPU architecture
- RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- GPU compute units
- 81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- GPU max clock
- 1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- GPU compute (claimed)
- 1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Power modes
Power source TDP (W) Battery 4 Battery 15 Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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- Lowest TDP
- 4W
- Highest TDP
- 15W
- Highest TDP on battery
- 15W
- Custom TDP
- Not available
Memory and storage
- RAM speed
- 6,400MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Memory bandwidth
- 102.4GB/s10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 202616 GB at 6400 MT/s (102.4 GB/s)
- Storage
- 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. Published as Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD and Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.
- Storage type
- NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Installed drive PCIe generation
- 310Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Published as NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4)
- Storage slots
Form factor Interface Count Occupied M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe 1 Yes - M.2 slots
- 1
- Memory card
- microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Card speed class
- UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Max card size
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 7.4in(18.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Native resolution
- 1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Pixel density
- 204ppi
- Native panel orientation
- Not available
- Screen surface
- Not available
- Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px) Height (px) Max (Hz) 1280 800 90 - Max refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Adaptive sync
- Not available
- VRR lower limit
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- 600nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 600 nits (SDR)
- Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
- 1,000nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)
- DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- HDR formats
- Not available
- Second display
- Not available
Controls
- Stick sensor
- Not available
- Stick layout
- Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit front rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads
- Touch-sensitive sticks
- Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Replaceable stick modules
- Service without soldering20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED left thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED right thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.
- Trigger sensor
- Not available
- Trigger stops
- Not available
- Face button labels
- Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A bottom
- Extra rear and grip buttons
- 41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons (L4, L5, R4, R5)
- System buttons
- View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume up, Volume down, Power1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Labels in the maker's front-view diagram19Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 8 October 2026Front and top diagrams plus Controls and Input identify View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume and Power. The volume pair is listed separately. Face buttons, stick clicks, shoulder controls and grip buttons are represented by their own fields.
- Detached controller connection
- Not available
- Controller mouse sensor
- Not available
- Fingerprint
- Not available
Motion and feedback
- Gyroscope
- Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 6-Axis IMU
- Rumble
- HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics
- RGB lighting
- Not available
Measured
- Brightness (measured)
- 597nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table: 597 nits. Tested OLED model. Window and meter not specified.
- HDR peak brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- 0.2214Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table Delta-E 0.22. Formula/calibration state not specified.
- PWM frequency (measured)
- Not available
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
- Not available
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
- Not available
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
- Not available
- AnTuTu (measured)
- Not available
- Game frame rates (measured)
- Not available
- SSD sequential read (measured)
- Not available
- Memory card read (measured)
- Not available
- Battery runtime per test (measured)
Test Game Hours (h) Gaming Hitman: World of Assassination 2.15 - Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
- 2.15h
- Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
- 2.15h
- Video runtime (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Power draw gaming (measured)
- 24W13Reviewtheverge.com/23951655/steam-deck-oled-reviewRead 30 September 2026Big games draw about 24W on the OLED against 26 to 27W on the LCD
- Fan noise per mode (measured)
- Not available
- Max fan noise (measured)
- Not available
- Fan noise while gaming (measured)
- Not available
- Back surface under load (measured)
- Not available
- Grips under load (measured)
- Not available
- Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
- Not available
- Stick tests (measured)
- Not available
- Speaker loudness (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Audio
- Speaker direction
- Front-facing1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Both speakers are labelled on the front-view diagram
- Audio features
- Stereo with embedded DSP, aptX HD, aptX low-latency1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Stereo with embedded DSP from this page. aptX codecs from the OLED page2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Bluetooth 5.3, supporting newer codecs such as aptX HD and aptX low-latency
Ports and dock
- Ports
Type Version Count Side DP Alt Mode Max charging input (W) USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 Top 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 - USB-C ports
- 1
- USB4 or Thunderbolt
- Not available
- USB-C charging
- 45W
- Max external display
- Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz over DisplayPort over Type C
- External GPU
- Not available
- Dock
- Sold separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately
- Max output through dock
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) 3840 2160 60 2560 1440 120 - 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 2026Also a 6 inch captive USB-C cable to the Deck
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2 x 2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- NFC
- Not available
- Cellular
- Not available
- Network
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery energy
- 50Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Battery capacity
- 6,470mAh10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026
- Claimed battery life
Use Hours (from) (h) Hours (h) Gaming 3 12 - Battery life (claimed, min)
- 3h
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- 12h
- Wired charging
- 45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W
- Charging standards
- USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
- Not available
- Bypass charging
- Not available
- Charger in box
- Yes2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Included charger
- 45W2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026
Cooling
- Fans
- 11Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026One fan in the top-edge diagram
- Vapor chamber
- Not available
- Custom fan curve
- Not available
Build
- Built-in kickstand
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Thumbstick modules, Battery, Fan, SSD20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026Left thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026Right thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.22Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Battery+Replacement/168676Read 8 October 2026Battery has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires discharge below 5%, internal disassembly and new battery adhesive. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.23Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Fan+Replacement/168674Read 8 October 2026Fan has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.24Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+SSD+Replacement/168255Read 8 October 2026SSD has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. OLED-specific guide, not an LCD-only procedure. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.25Retailer pageifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 8 October 2026Valve OEM repair partner lists genuine OLED replacement batteries, fans and left/right thumbstick modules. OLED guide index covers both 512 GB and 1 TB models. Display assemblies differ by storage/glass variant and are not added to this common list.
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Weight
- 640g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 640 grams
- Weight without controllers
- Not available
Certifications
- Game compatibility programme
- Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 30 September 2026Ratings apply to both LCD and OLED models
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Steam profile bundle2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Base lists the items every OLED model ships with. Per-model lists are in variants
- Carrying case
- Not available
Links
- Spec sheet
- www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/oled1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Launch price (US) | Markets | Colours | Storage | Screen surface | In the box | Carrying case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $549 | Not available | Not available | 512 GB | Not available | 45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Carrying case, Steam profile bundle | Not available |
| $649 | Not available | Not available | 1 TB | Etched anti-glare glass | 45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Carrying case with removable liner, Steam profile bundle, Exclusive startup movie, Exclusive virtual keyboard theme | Hard |
| $679 | US, CA | Smoky translucent | 1 TB | Etched anti-glare glass | 45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Limited Edition carrying case with removable printed liner, Steam profile bundle, Exclusive startup movie, Exclusive virtual keyboard theme | Hard |
| $679 | US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK, AU | White and grey | 1 TB | Etched anti-glare glass | 45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Exclusive white carrying case with removable liner, White microfiber cleaning cloth | Hard |
Sources
We read 25 sources for this handheld console. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oled
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oled
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en
- Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231119151911/https://www.steamdeck.com/en
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dock
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faq
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/software
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verified
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/press
- Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Deck
- Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLED
- Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oled
- Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/posts
- Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/concepts
- Press releasesteamdeck.com/en/news
- Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oled
- Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Fan+Replacement/168674
- Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+SSD+Replacement/168255
- Retailer pageifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Deck_OLED
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