Steam Deck OLED vs Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison
Compare Steam Deck OLED vs Nintendo Switch 2 side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2023 / 10
2025
System
Soc
AMD APU
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
Custom AMD Zen 2
ARM Cortex-A78C
Cpu Cores
4 Cores
8
Cpu Threads
8 Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
2.4 GHz - 3.5 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
AMD RDNA 2
12 SM Ampere GPU
Gpu Clock Speed
1.0 GHz
Ram
16 GB LPDDR5
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
Display
Screen Size
7.0 inch
7.9-8.0 inches
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800
TBA
Ppi
215 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Screen Lens
Controls
D Pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks
Face Buttons
A, B, X, Y
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Extra Buttons
Steam, Menu, Quick Access
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
40 Wh
TBA
Storage
Internal 64 GB eMMC, 256 GB NVMe SSD, 512 GB NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
Game cards + digital
Charge Port
USB-C
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Dimensions
298 mm x 117 mm x 49 mm
Larger than original Switch
Weight
669 grams
TBA
Shell Material
Plastic
TBA
Connectivity
Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
TBA
Video Output
USB-C DisplayPort 1.4
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Stereo
TBA
Features
Rumble
✅
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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