Nintendo Switch OLED Model vs Steam Deck LCD

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 8 by Billy G.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Steam Deck LCD
Steam Deck LCD
Verified Confidence: 86%

Verdict: Steam Deck LCD wins on raw performance and versatility with its AMD hardware enabling 1080p upscaling in many titles per Notebookcheck benchmarks, while Switch OLED excels in screen quality with its OLED panel delivering better colors than the LCD per RTINGS reviews. The Switch OLED has stronger first-party exclusives but trails in third-party support. Steam Deck LCD is the stronger overall pick for most users seeking PC games.

Winner: Steam Deck LCD

Nintendo Switch OLED Model: 7.5/10

Steam Deck LCD: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Nintendo Switch OLED ModelSteam Deck LCD
Display7-inch OLED 1280x7207-inch LCD 1280x800
Storage64 GB256 GB
ProcessorNVIDIA Tegra X1AMD Zen 2 + RDNA 2
Battery Life4-9 hours2-8 hours

Nintendo Switch OLED Model

What works

  • Vibrant OLED screen with deep blacks
  • Excellent first-party Nintendo exclusives
  • Docked TV output support

What doesn't

  • Limited third-party game library compared to PC
  • Lower performance than modern handhelds

Steam Deck LCD

What works

  • Full Steam library and desktop PC access
  • Higher performance for demanding titles
  • Customizable controls and trackpads

What doesn't

  • LCD screen with lower contrast than OLED
  • Heavier build at 669 g

Bottom line

Our pick: Steam Deck LCD.

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