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Valve · Consoles & handhelds
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
Zen 2 (6nm Sephiroth) · 7.4″ HDR OLED · 90 Hz
US launch / reference price: $549 · Released 2023-11-16
Editorial overview
Valve's OLED Steam Deck — same Zen 2 silicon on a 6 nm revision, but the 7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz, larger battery, and improved thermals make this the reference handheld. November 2023, $549 (512 GB SKU).
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz
- 6 nm "Sephiroth" APU revision improves efficiency
- Best Linux gaming experience + strong emulation support
Tradeoffs to check
- Same Zen 2 4C/8T as the LCD generation
- 1280×800 native limits some modern titles
- 640 g — heavier than handheld norm
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 7.4″ HDR OLED, 90 Hz, 1280×800
Performance
- CPU
- Custom AMD Zen 2, 4C/8T (6 nm "Sephiroth" revision)
- GPU
- Custom AMD RDNA 2, 8 CUs
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5-6400
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 50 Wh
Storage
- Storage
- 512 GB NVMe (this SKU); 1 TB at $649
Build & design
- Weight
- 640 g
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $549. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Sources & confidence
Third-party reference: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
