Microsoft Xbox Series X vs Valve Steam Deck OLED

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

Microsoft Xbox Series X
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Valve Steam Deck OLED
Valve Steam Deck OLED
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Microsoft Xbox Series X leads in raw performance and living-room 4K gaming per Digital Foundry benchmarks while the Valve Steam Deck OLED excels in portability with its OLED screen and Steam integration. Xbox Series X outperforms on graphics power by a wide margin but lacks any mobility. This is a close call only if your primary need is on-the-go play.

Winner: Microsoft Xbox Series X

Microsoft Xbox Series X: 8.5/10

Valve Steam Deck OLED: 7.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Microsoft Xbox Series XValve Steam Deck OLED
Processor8-core AMD Zen 24-core AMD Zen 2
GraphicsAMD RDNA 2 52 CUs at 1.825 GHzAMD RDNA 2 8 CUs at 1.6 GHz
RAM16 GB GDDR616 GB LPDDR5
Storage1 TB SSD1 TB SSD

Microsoft Xbox Series X

What works

  • 4K 60 fps native support with up to 120 fps in select titles (per Digital Foundry)
  • 1 TB SSD with 2.4 GB/s raw throughput
  • Extensive backward compatibility with over 1000 Xbox One titles

What doesn't

  • No built-in battery or portability
  • Requires TV or monitor for use

Valve Steam Deck OLED

What works

  • 7.4-inch 90 Hz HDR OLED display with 1000 nits peak brightness (per Valve)
  • 3-8 hour battery life depending on game (per Notebookcheck)
  • Full access to Steam library plus desktop mode

What doesn't

  • Lower graphical fidelity than dedicated consoles at 1080p
  • Heavier at 640 g with shorter sessions for demanding titles

Bottom line

Our pick: Microsoft Xbox Series X.

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