Valve
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
2022
85
/ 100
From $399
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 5
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
Custom RDNA · PSSR · 2 TB
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Steam Deck LCD 256GB lands at 85 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Steam Deck LCD 256GB if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling
- ✓Quieter thermals
- ✓2 TB SSD built-in
Steam Deck LCD 256GB 85
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85 performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Steam Deck LCD 256GB | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom Zen 2 8C @ 3.85 GHz |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA with 16.7 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | — | 2 TB NVMe |
| Output | — | 8K ready, 4K 120Hz |
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +PSSR AI upscaling
- +Quieter thermals
- +2 TB SSD built-in
Cons
- −No disc drive (sold separately)
- −Expensive
- −Incremental CPU uplift
FAQ: Steam Deck LCD 256GB vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, Steam Deck LCD 256GB or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +
At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Does Steam Deck LCD 256GB or PlayStation 5 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.