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Horizontal · 7"298 x 117 x 49 mm
Horizontal · 7"298 x 117 x 49 mmPrice
$549
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System Analysis
Designed as a handheld PC rather than a traditional retro console, the Steam Deck is intended to function as a portable extension of a desktop gaming library. It is known for its integrated control scheme, flexible Linux-based operating environment, and broad compatibility with modern PC titles, positioning this system as a primary couch or travel device for longer sessions. Entering circulation in 2022, the primary trade-off is its size and battery demands, which limit pocketability in exchange for full PC-class versatility.
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4 configurations of this device
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| Configuration | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Chip | AMD Zen 2 | AMD Zen 2 | AMD Zen 2 (Custom APU) | AMD Zen 2 |
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FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / FirmwareSteamOS 3.0 (Arch Linux)
UI SkinKDE Plasma
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetAMD Zen 2 (Custom APU)
CPUAMD Zen 2 (Custom APU)
CPU Archx86_64
Architecturex86-64
Process Node6
CPU Cores4
CPU Threads8
CPU Clock3.5 GHz
GPUCustom RDNA 2
GPU ArchRDNA 2
GPU Cores8
Compute UnitsCU
GPU Clock1.6 GHz
GPU Perf1.6 TFLOPS
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5
RAM Speed6400 MHz
Storage512 GB
Storage TypeNVMe SSD
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size7 "
Resolution1280 x 800
Panel TypeIPS LCD
TechnologyOptically Bonded
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness400 nits
TouchscreenYES
Aspect Ratio16:10
PPI216
Input
System LabelsSteam, Quick Access, View, Menu, Volume +/-
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
CellularYES
Video OutDisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap5313 mAh
Battery Energy40 Wh
TypeLi-Ion
Charge PortUSB-C
Charging45 W
CoolingActive — 1 fan
Chassis
Dimensions298 x 117 x 49 mm
Weight669 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsBlack
Ports1x USB-C, 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 1x MicroSD Slot
Audio & Sensors
Speakers2 × stereo, front-facing
Headphone JackYES
MicrophoneYES
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