IF THE OG STEAM DECK was a beta, the new Steam Deck OLED is its finished form. It’s not a sequel, not a beefed up ‘pro’ version, nor a major redesign. Heck, it’s hard to tell the difference between the old new models, save for the new orange accents. But there are differences, and they make, well, all the difference.
For instance, it has better battery life, more storage capacity, and weighs a tad less. Then there’s that sharper, brighter screen, upgraded from LCD to OLED and running at 90Hz instead of 60Hz. But there are surprises, too. The touchscreen is way more responsive, the thumbsticks have an improved grip, and the bigger fan purrs more softly than before.