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Steam Deck 2021 vs Steam Deck OLED

Steam Deck OLED is an impressive mid generation update (1.5).

Steam Deck was introduced for pre-order in fall of 2021 and delivered in May of 2022.

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Full Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck 2021 specs diff: 
--- Steam Deck OLED
+++ Steam Deck 2021
@@ -1,19 +1,16 @@
 Compute

 Processor
-7 nm AMD APU
+6 nm AMD APU
 CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
-GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
+GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
 APU power: 4-15W
 RAM
-16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
+16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
 Storage
-Steam Deck 64GB*
-Steam Deck 256GB
-Steam Deck 512GB*
-All include high-speed microSD card slot
-*available while supplies last
-
+Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD
+Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD
+Both include high-speed microSD card slot


 Controls and Input
@@ -31,7 +28,6 @@
 HD haptics
 Trackpads
 2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
-55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
 Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
 Gyro
 6-Axis IMU
@@ -42,25 +38,37 @@
 Resolution
 1280 x 800 x RGB
 Type
-Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability
-Display Size
-7" diagonal
-Brightness
-400 nits typical
-Refresh Rate
-60Hz
-Touch Enabled
-Yes
+HDR OLED
+Display size
+7.4” diagonal
+Maximum brightness
+1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)
+600 nits (SDR)
+Contrast ratio
+> 1,000,000 : 1
+Color gamut
+110% P3
+Refresh rate
+up to 90Hz
+Response time
+<0.1 ms
+Touch enabled
+High performance touch
+
+
 Sensors
-Ambient light sensor
+
+Light
+Dual ambient light sensor ALS


 Connectivity

 Bluetooth
-Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
+Bluetooth 5.3 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
+Dedicated bluetooth antenna
 Wi-Fi
-Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax


 Audio
@@ -72,15 +80,17 @@
 Headphone / mic jack
 3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
 Digital
-Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0
+Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.3


 Power

 Input
-45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
+PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W
+2.5m cable
 Battery
-40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
+50Whr battery. 3-12 hours of gameplay
+Battery life estimates based on running titles at 30FPS, 50% brightness, and 50% volume. Running titles under different settings (such as uncapped framerate, higher brightness, and/or higher volume) may result in faster battery discharge.


 Expansion
@@ -89,7 +99,7 @@
 UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
 External connectivity for
 controllers & displays
-USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2
+Display port over Type C; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB3 gen 2


 Size and Weight
@@ -97,7 +107,7 @@
 Size
 298mm x 117mm x 49mm
 Weight
-Approx. 669 grams
+Approx. 640 grams


 Software
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Full Steam Deck OLED specs: 
Compute

Processor
6 nm AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
RAM
16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
Storage
Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD
Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD
Both include high-speed microSD card slot


Controls and Input

Gamepad controls
A B X Y buttons
D-pad
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View & Menu buttons
4 x assignable grip buttons
Thumbsticks
2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
Haptics
HD haptics
Trackpads
2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
Gyro
6-Axis IMU


Display

Resolution
1280 x 800 x RGB
Type
HDR OLED
Display size
7.4” diagonal
Maximum brightness
1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)
600 nits (SDR)
Contrast ratio
> 1,000,000 : 1
Color gamut
110% P3
Refresh rate
up to 90Hz
Response time
<0.1 ms
Touch enabled
High performance touch


Sensors

Light
Dual ambient light sensor ALS


Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
Dedicated bluetooth antenna
Wi-Fi
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax


Audio

Channels
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience
Microphones
Dual microphone array
Headphone / mic jack
3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
Digital
Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.3


Power

Input
PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W
2.5m cable
Battery
50Whr battery. 3-12 hours of gameplay
Battery life estimates based on running titles at 30FPS, 50% brightness, and 50% volume. Running titles under different settings (such as uncapped framerate, higher brightness, and/or higher volume) may result in faster battery discharge.


Expansion

microSD
UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
External connectivity for
controllers & displays
Display port over Type C; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB3 gen 2


Size and Weight

Size
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 640 grams


Software

Operating System
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma