If the Steam Deck was a beta, the Steam Deck OLED is its finished form. It's not a sequel, it's not a beefed up "pro" version, and it's not a major redesign. I can't even tell the difference between the old model and the new model when I sit them next to each other—save for the new orange accents. The Steam Deck OLED, which replaces most of the current models at the same price, is the ultimate form of one of the best handheld gaming PCs available today.
The differences between the original Steam Deck and the Steam Deck OLED are largely invisible, but they refine what was already a fantastic way to play PC games wherever you want. There are clear improvements with its most crucial stats: it has noticeably better battery life, more storage capacity, a sharper, brighter screen, and weighs a tad less. But there are also some surprises, too: the touch screen is way more responsive, the thumbsticks have an improved grip, and the bigger fan purrs much softer than before.
