Should You Upgrade to the Steam Deck OLED?

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The Steam Deck OLED is a substantial upgrade over the original model, but if you already own another handheld, is the Steam Deck OLED worth replacing your current device with? And when choosing between the Steam Deck OLED and LCD, does the former justify the price difference? Let's find out.

Steam Deck OLED vs. Steam Deck LCD

Let’s get one thing clear from the get-go: if you already own a Steam Deck LCD and the only thing that would make you replace it is better gaming performance, you shouldn't upgrade. The new SKU does come with faster memory, but the upgrade amounts to just a few extra frames, tops, with many games running precisely the same on both models. In other words, the OLED version has practically the same gaming performance as the OG Steam Deck, and it isn’t worth upgrading to if all you care about is performance.

Conversely, if you can’t stand your Deck’s LCD screen because of its poor contrast, noticeable IPS glow, or poor color reproduction or are experiencing constant issues with download speeds or wireless performance in general, upgrading to the OLED version could be worth it.

The OLED screen is a massive improvement over the panel found on the original Deck. It’s got punchier colors, an immensely higher contrast ratio, and proper HDR support. It’s also noticeably brighter even when not playing HDR games, and the 90Hz refresh rate should make games capable of running at that frame rate feel far smoother.

The new Wi-Fi 6E chip is more stable than the Wi-Fi 5 solution found on the LCD version, with support for faster download speeds. Even if you don’t own a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E router, you ought to notice the improved speeds when downloading games, if you have a fast enough internet plan. And if you’re into streaming games to your Deck, either locally from your PC or through game streaming services such as GeForce Now, the Steam Deck OLED offers a more stable game streaming experience than the LCD model.

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