OLED Steam Deck vs LCD. What are the key differences?

We're comparing the new OLED Steam deck vs the LCD one! Does the upgrade interest you guys?
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[@_Addi_]

I bought the limited edition OLED the day it came out. I dont know if I like it or not, because my girlfriend has been using it non stop since I bought it 😂 She was never a gamer before, but she absolutely loves playing on this. Id say it gets a big thumbs up!

[@dankhalifa6937]

I love playing with her too

[@iGPR3]

@@dankhalifa6937his girlfriend or the steam deck 💀

[@ChaoSTrophicS]

@@iGPR3his mom

[@niputuwiryadhi5735]

Where did you bought this girlfriend

[@JuanDarwinAlvarezMaldonado]

I'm just curious, which games is she gaming on the deck?

[@hansdampf6916]

I'm very happy that the OLED version got released. Gave me a chance to buy my LCD Deck cheap off eBay.

[@freezedriedicecream]

This guy gets it

[@nicolascossio5961]

same, i got an LCD one with very little use with accessories like a case and screen protector, as well as a 512gb sd card for 250€. Quite the steal imo, and also there where other similarly priced offers in the second hand market in Spain

[@Moshugaani]

The LCD version is still very good!

[@Meduk]

How cheap you can now get the LCD model, it’s stupid to pay almost twice the amount for the OLED. Small sacrifice for big gains.

[@-Mu-min]

@@nicolascossio5961hahahaah i got the case and charger for the same price

[@darius5066]

As a proud owner of both versions, I have to say I enjoy playing on the OLED model considerably more. I bought the Limited Edition OLED model on release day, and I've had no complaints. Maybe I'll give my LCD model to a nephew for Christmas or something.

[@Rage_sawS]

superb choice !

[@nine_moons3073]

lucky guy

[@nine_moons3073]

the nephew

[@UBvtuber]

Dawg, even if it's cheap for a portable gaming PC: how can you afford two of those? lmao

[@sushi_wolf]

Hey I’m your long lost nephew!

[@WorldRaceMVG]

Putting that emoji after grippy is crazy

[@HeilRay]

Grippy no escape

[@issicbahena828]

That threw me off and I was just laughing lmao had to restart the video 😂

[@teimuraztavberidze]

why is it not slippery😩😩

[@samael651]

​@@teimuraztavberidze and wet 😈

[@redsynister4836]

As much as I'd like one of these new ones, i have only had my lcd for about a year, and it has never failed me once. I think I'll stick around for the steam deck 2.

[@TheEvilJarrad]

Best thing about the OLED is that I was able to get a brand new LCD for a fraction of the price

[@XooHD]

Well, one day when you make good money you won’t care about price and you can pick up the better OLED monitor, until then you can enjoy the inferior LED model :)

[@randomguyonyoutube4833]

@@XooHDgot the OLED wish it ran better than it does but it is definitely a good product for its time. Can’t wait for steam deck 3

[@Red-ms2ej]

@@randomguyonyoutube4833real might get the lcd rn and later get the latest steam deck if they make have a Oled 2 with better performance

[@funnyskeleton94]

​@@XooHD cringe

[@Moli05]

it's not that deep lol ​@@XooHD

[@exemika]

That emoji behind “grippy” is wild

[@SirusStarTV]

it's insane, wild and crazy

[@systim30]

I have the original.. and so happy with it

[@BogoToxGenerator4]

I'm saving up for a steam deck

[@jaspersjasper6989]

I ended up getting a virtually unused anti glare 512 gb lcd steam deck for $110. Phenomenal deal, and I use it every day.

[@brandonkoh8361]

You forgot a better battery life.

[@Vancha112]

Na my old one works just fine, but that panel though :3

[@ProTest808]

There are way more upgrades than just the screen

[@Vancha112]

@@ProTest808 yes, there are.

[@randyfiglehorn9192]

@@ProTest808 no. Those upgrades are absolute placebos considering no developer or valve is optimizing based on those changes. They’re optimizing on the base deck to ensure people don’t ditch this already incredibly underpowered platform.

[@ProTest808]

@randyfiglehorn9192 I had an lcd and now have a oled. The upgrades are definitely not placebos especially the battery life

[@randyfiglehorn9192]

@@ProTest808 battery and screen are definitely upgrades. None of the other “upgrades” except maybe Wi-Fi 6 are going to be utilized in any meaningful way. Especially considering Valve likely has the Deck 2 already in development and will want to hold out the big updates for that.

[@moralreality7328]

Smaller nm process as well. Better battery life and larger battery. This was a big refresh

[@captainjimo]

I bought the lcd model in November 2022. I don't play much on it, usually smaller games or when I'm away from home. The upgrade to oled is not worth the money when i already have the lcd. And selling the lcd would at best get me half the price of the oled So I'll just keep the lcd model and maybe buy the steam deck 2, if it comes out.

[@williamiles520]

I just ordered mine on Friday the OLED I can’t wait. I haven’t played left for dead in a long time.😊

[@drewcipher896]

The most important difference I've experienced is 36 fps at 72hz. It's a game changer for battery life in fast paced games. Feels just as good as 60fps on the LCD model. We had 40fps at 40hz on the LCD model but 36/72 is noticably more responsive on the OLED.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Play at 45 fps to get 90hz

[@Elavationproductions]

I've heard stories about OLED but this is the first video where I can really see the color depth

[@meric12131415]

I'm perfectly happy with my original one thanks but I wouldn't mind that new 2 stage case though slimmer for traveling and more rugged for when you need that little bit of extra protection

[@rAdic4L]

I just got the 1tb OLED deck in the mail today 🎉🎉

[@ProgramRe]

fun fact: the new OLED panel on the Steam Deck is not a 90hz panel, but rather a 120hz one. so technically you can use some mods, and voila! A 120Hz Steam Deck!

[@riston7264]

Only if you have a BOE screen, samsung ones are untested

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

People forget the fact it can break ur screen. Valve aren’t dickheads, they wanna give u the most the they can but safely…

[@zwenkwiel816]

@@user-hh4hc2lt6e if the screen is rated for it than it shouldn't be an issue, they probably limited it to 90 for battery usage/performance and just to keep some parity with the non-Oled steam deck.

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

@@zwenkwiel816 it’s not rated for 120. It can do 120. It’s rated for 90.

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

My car is rated at 127mph but it can do 150mph, if i remove the governor. It’ll also have a significantly increased chance to break. Just like the SD oled at 120hz. They limit it on purpose for many reasons including battery but also screen longevity and life. Just because it can do 120 doesn’t mean it’s safe. You think Valve is bland and incompetent enough to pass up being able to sell it as 120hz if they could’ve ...? Lol

[@nonkl8819]

shit now i regret getting the old one

[@Z3Mav]

true story.. was thinking durning a video "maybe i will sell this one and add money to get a new one?" xD

[@nonkl8819]

@@Z3Mav same xD or you can swap the screen if you have balls

[@Z3Mav]

@@nonkl8819 no balls here xD

[@chillwire-q3l]

Im going to buy one after my holiday

[@TychoVan]

bought one but the screen has a massive mura effect (grainess) to the point where it objectively looks way worse than the lcd. Im returning it and gonna try to get a new one

[@g_man14vgmemez2]

Getting an OLED model soon

[@gabrielortiz612]

I just ordered the 399 one idk how long it well take to ship but if i do upgrade it be the steam deck 2 if it comes out I just hear rumors

[@HeilRay]

Got my oled and im hitting games i never thought i finally get around to playing, but on the go.

[@ogremair803]

I sadly had to wait for the upcoming monthly salary and the LE sold out before I had the chance. Luckily got one after paying a small premium over it.

[@mauzen_]

limited translucent model is sold out now but at least the regular OLED decks are still in stock.

[@treelayn6292]

I thought that the transparent one was custom, looks neat

[@FaKz92]

Didn't knew that... Is a screen upgrade still possible?!

[@Simsonlover222]

hello :) how much different is the input lag? i saw a digital foundry video, but numbers i dont know... to me 10ms doesnt sound much to me... but im very sensitive to input lag, especially in rocket league (im champion 3, cant play the same level with high input lag)

[@ThatOneOleDude]

and now instead of the top model coming with 512gb of memory it comes with 1tb

[@kylerx7]

storage is more precise. memory is normally used for RAM. 😊

[@doovplayz]

@@kylerx7true

[@califpv]

Funny how you show "90hz" with the cyberpunk benchmark like it can hit over 60fps

[@mikeyverano]

I got the 1TB OLED non limited edition but I do have the transparent purple gameboy color xD

[@ChristopherCameron]

Does it play nice with windows on it? I'd love one but most of my steam library that I'd love to play on the go isn't compatible natively with the steam deck..

[@Sadtiric]

I was one of the first to receive one, and I love both my Decks! The JSAUX backplate and Honeywell PTM pad still fit on the OLED!

[@ravenodeorain2498]

Got mine today!

[@Francis90sss]

Just sold my LCD version and ordered new OLED. Can’t wait!!!! 🎉

[@Alex-HD]

I did the same :D

[@Francis90sss]

@@Alex-HD congrats brother!!

[@Alex-HD]

@@Francis90sss you too my fine sir. I hope it’s worth it :D

[@Sphyxx]

Isnt the transparent one like super limited?

[@dcd90]

I got the regular oled model and I got to say I love it. Love the screen. Love to play on my PC games on the go, especially Spider-Man

[@Superagent666]

Oh hey, they're doing shorts again

[@coloradocornbread6996]

OLED LE enjoyer here. Love my steam deck. Gave my LCD model to my brother 😂 I use this thing every day. I love it so much. ❤

[@user-zh1vb8el7s]

Steam Deck oled or lenovo go?

[@sebastiaannagtegaal500]

If I could spend the money I would definitely do it

[@wck]

How is the B button? I got the original in the first wave of shipments, and I ended up needing to send it back and get a replacement because of the B button. They have it positioned on a part of the housing that is curved, which makes it more likely to get caught and stuck down when you press it. That was poor design decision. Every controller places face buttons on a flat surface for a good reason. It's not guaranteed to mess up, but if those buttons are sitting along a curved part of the housing there is significantly less room for error in the manufacturing.

[@JosephGrutt]

Yes. In fact, I already got mine.

[@aidenwalsh4320]

It's fabulous. I love it, I can play everything from the comfort of literally anywhere. I am bringing it travel soon and it's awesome. Getting to bring my pc to my friends far away is fire.

[@rodrigoluzz7534]

Use it with lossless scaling for the ultimate experience

[@knkakshn]

Just bought my OLED, first one ever ! I'm excited🥳

[@mr.chilll5179]

Just got mine few days ago, i am playing sleeping dogs although i ve played the game before, it feels like the first time, i am selling my ps5, Steam Deck is my way to go

[@knkakshn]

@@mr.chilll5179 Lol you think like me. I’ve been thinking about selling mines too. Dang near every game that I play on PlayStation I play on my Steam Deck.

[@MariosKimonos]

Just ordered yesterday

[@colink2967]

The difference between 60-90 hz is much more noticeable than the difference between 120 and 240 refresh rate does not scale linearly

[@DrDoinks]

Unfortunately I’ll be waiting for the next version. Although it’s nice that there’s a case inside of a case, I’m waiting for a case inside of a case that is inside of a case.

[@blastv110]

I picked up the OLED and I love it. Slightly better battery and, a beautiful screen. I hate the double dip of a lot of these companies but I couldn't pass this up.

[@FunnyMemer69]

FINALLY I CAN PLAY BALDURS GATE ENCHANCED EDITION

[@How3Kiwi]

I can live without the contrast ratio and color accuracy of the oled, but the 90Hz refresh rate is what’s really making me want to upgrade. I don’t need it I don’t need it I don’t need it

[@dandondon]

Will get on Christmas

[@samuelsmith9582]

Depends on how much I owe in taxes after the New Year. 🤣

[@nasheedlovers4426]

Sike I already picked

[@eklypse180]

Steam deck brought back the joy of gaming back in my life! It is a godsend for busy people.

[@dacusthracus4827]

How u be busy when u have time for it lol?

[@MrRez808]

I can’t pick one up not for sale here in Australia 🇦🇺 officially*

[@Cladhat]

What game is that

[@sanjithechef]

I wish I had an OLED but I’m fortunate enough to own an OLED switch and LG OLED tv. I’m still very happy with my LCD steam deck because of its functionality above all else. It’s also so much easier to use than a rog ally, while Asus does feel, look, sound, and perform great, it’s not as fun an experience. Game pass locally though, pretty hard to beat but once my subscription runs out I’ll be good with the SD lol

[@CaptJackSwallows]

When I baught my oled I never got eliminated edition somehow am sure it wasn't long after it it been out to mabye I just missed it

[@Craziecat70]

I think I’m gonna buy this for Christmas

[@HeilRay]

It made my Christmas

[@Craziecat70]

@@HeilRay the only issue is I’m never gonna use it. I’m so busy with other stuff and I literally have no interest at this age to play games by myself.

[@HeilRay]

Aww. Im glad it help me tackle my modest Steam Library. Maybe one day, youll find that inner gamer again. @@Craziecat70

[@Mike-wc3jo]

@@Craziecat70so did you get it ?

[@ZephCloud]

It’s not available here

[@xaviermeyer660]

I dont own a deck yet, and going to get an oled one

[@eithius]

I bought the 512 MB OLED version just to play shower with your dad simulator. It's a tough game to play but 100% well worth it as I can drive my car with my dad and still shower with my dad!!!

[@CrucialRed]

I bougth LCD for $700 just 6 months before OLED came out 😭

[@giomjava]

Already got my LIMITED EDITION ❤ Enjoying it immensely! Much more than the original

[@ProjectGameVault]

Is it worth it or should I wait til Black Friday?

[@nullset2]

I think it's worth it!

[@foooofboi]

its … its… its… grippy

[@CenizaAshes]

😭

[@tvph]

only sketchy thing about it for me is what happens if a button breaks how easy is it to repair i bought one but that has always been a worry

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Very easy

[@The3Tons3]

I would get a Rog ally considering i would want to run windows and rog ally comes with it

[@patman3310]

It looks awesome but I’m waiting for the second one. They will hopefully make a steam deck 2 on rdna 5 in 2025 since the rumor is amd is releasing that earlier than usual.

[@evilcrashbandicootthetouho2753]

Why they never made it oled in the first place?! I had lcd

[@PortGasDsunny]

why isnt it 150 hz

[@buckethead420]

go for 70Hz on the LCD...great stuff

[@or1on89]

We need the LE in Europe!😢

[@morganappleton4756]

Yes

[@christopherm487]

Strangers online, I just want to play Minecraft with my friends. Which one should I get

[@Ieatembryos]

Can someone explain the measurements in hertz? I dont understand how a screen produces frequency or waves

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Hz just means per second So the screen refreshs 90 times a second

[@naturegreene9579]

Yes I will get one ❤

[@2810Mad]

Low quality oled screens give me headaches like the switch and steam deck. I've no problem staring at my samsung smartphone all day though...

[@muhammadadamirfanbinabdulr2524]

Yesss

[@fatihkan2601]

price gets doubled was unacceptable.

[@Nenemon]

So that .4 inch increase means slightly less pixels per inch but 1280x800 on such a small display is pretty alright tbh, not a noticeable difference. Just consider that all the 13 inch MacBooks (normal and pro) until 2012 used 1280x800 as their display resolution and no one complained.

[@ninten360]

I definitely don't mind since it's a very adequate resolution for a gaming handheld and is detailed enough while not straining the hardware or draining the battery life too much

[@gustavo9758]

I love tech but the case in a case is ridiculous.

[@ddrkikomix1553]

yes!

[@randyfiglehorn9192]

OLED is not an upgrade the way people think it is. It’s purely a better screen and better battery. The memory means absolutely nothing when neither Valve or devs are going to optimize for it. They’re optimizing off the base deck to ensure playability. You’re OLED is going to be a paperweight by early 2025 when the Deck 2 comes out lol.

[@bmz4]

i really dont care about how the deck 2 will be better, the only people who really care about that are resellers.

[@dontneedtoknowmyname.6828]

Crazy the sheer amount of hype the OLED model gets, you'd think it increase performance but nah, just a bit better coloring on blacks. Guess the corporate propaganda is in full affect to make people send another 600$ on a system they pretty much already own, same bullshit Nintendo pulled.

[@Peeingstickymilk]

Ooo edgy take! Every piece of your computer has or will become a paperweight at some point. So maybe just buy whatever is out on your deathbed so you know you got the latest and greatest! You’ll be the most ahead of the curve!

[@KevoIogy]

First the Switch, now the Steam Deck. Next is probably the ROG Ally OLED.

[@2nd-place]

At this point the hardware is really outdated, I’ll wait for the next big update.

[@ningyi5727]

this is the next big update

[@iGPR3]

ROG ally has a bit better performance, not sure about lenovo legion though. i know a lot of people use the ally as their main pc and just hook up a seperate display and dock it.

[@charlievio2542]

​@@iGPR3 not sure bout that detachable controlers on d legion. Kinda wobbly(an unnecessary gimick if u ask me) And its software got some tiny issues here and there.. steam deck and rog ally is still d safe way to go

[@randyfiglehorn9192]

Yup. My Steam Deck is absolutely feeling the hurt. Can’t play any modern games without hitting low 20FPS or looking like play dough. These fanboys have their heads so far up their ass. There are much better handhelds on the market at about the same price.

[@JAM0LO]

if only they sold to Australia

[@Heyethann]

whats the name of AI?

[@Rmm1722]

Nice

[@mendyc158]

If I had the money.. sure

[@TheNoobSparks]

I'm on the fence between Asus ROG Ally and msi claw, but I am considering the steam deck because it's kinda cheaper.

[@NONAME-dm1hl]

Go with Steam deck, you won’t regret it

[@daboialbi]

msi claw is objectively the best one, but it's not great value. Imo rog ally is the best value of these

[@NONAME-dm1hl]

@@daboialbi you literally have no idea what you are talking about

[@kurogotbeats]

@@daboialbi rog ally being hailed for the best value is mentally unstable

[@jaredmonjaras]

Goteem!

[@kevinj24535]

I think i like the old thumsticks more. No Limited in Europe, no oled Steam Deck for me.

[@ChronoXShadow]

Meh, waiting for stronger/newer guts. Also waiting for a Windows or Linux emulator on Steam OS so we can play online multiplayer stuff.

[@ProTest808]

Steam os is Linux fam no need to emulate it

[@ChronoXShadow]

@@ProTest808 You know what I mean. Some Linux distros have anti-cheat software support, while Steam OS still doesn't. Emulating/vm of Windows or one of the distros that has support for the anti-cheat software would allow us to play multiplayer games that uses anti-cheat. I think that would bump up the popularity of handhelds quite a bit.

[@ProTest808]

@ChronoXShadow wonder why steam doesn't just adopt those Linux kernels into steamos

[@ChronoXShadow]

@@ProTest808 Yea, same. It's not like it's hard to do for a system based on linux/debian. It's actually kinda what they're meant to do. But, I also have a feeling the support might be why they don't as well. When a new anti-cheat measure comes out, they would have to update their os each time. That would be a whole division dedicated to the os. Which, goes back to the idea of just implementing a vm to run Windows which would allow updated anti-cheat to run out the gate. But I dunno. Just waiting for Steam os to iron their issues out.

[@rondulonca]

is it bad i thought this was one of them ai voices

[@laurentp200]

OQTF et assigné à résidence en même temps : l'administration française dans toute sa splendeur