
The Steam Deck OLED makes the best handheld gaming console even better. The new OLED display is the main selling point, but this updated device also introduces a lighter design, runs cooler and promises better battery life. As I said in my Steam Deck OLED hands-on preview, Valve has done it again.
While the Steam Deck OLED improves on its predecessor in meaningful ways, it might not be for everyone. There’s no noticeable performance boost despite the updated APU. Installing third-party apps is also trickier than on Windows 11 handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go.