Weight
- Steam Deck OLED
- About 640 g
- Steam Machine
- 2.6 kg
Handheld gaming pc comparison
Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Machine
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Steam Deck OLED
KSh 125,000In Stock | 02  Steam Machine
KSh 150,000Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Steam Machine has much more powerful graphics (28 vs 8 compute units) for games and creative apps, while the Steam Deck OLED is lighter (about 640 g).
Performance
- Steam Deck OLED
- 6nm AMD APU processor
- Steam Machine
- Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor
Memory
- Steam Deck OLED
- 16 GB RAM
- Steam Machine
- Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage
- Steam Deck OLED
- Up to 1 TB storage
- Steam Machine
- Up to 2 TB storage
Ports
- Steam Deck OLED
- USB-C with USB 3 Gen 2
- Steam Machine
- DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Steam Deck OLED
- Lighter: about 640 g (vs 2.6 kg).
- Product type: Handheld gaming PC.
Steam Machine
- Much more powerful graphics: 28 compute units (vs 8).
- Product type: Desktop gaming PC.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Steam Deck OLED | Steam Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | About 640 g | 2.6 kg |
| Performance | 6nm AMD APU processor | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | Up to 16 GB RAM |
| Software | SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux | SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB storage | Up to 2 TB storage |
| Ports | USB-C with USB 3 Gen 2 and DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 |
| Power supply | USB-C PD 3.0, manufacturer-specified 45W power supply | Internal power supply, AC 110–240V |
| Processor | 6nm AMD APU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Tri-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, bluetooth 5.3 | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna |
| Product type | Handheld gaming PC | Desktop gaming PC |
| Graphics | AMD RDNA 2 GPU | Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have 16 GB RAM.
- Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
- Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both run SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop.
In summary
Get the Steam Machine if you want much more powerful graphics for games and creative apps, or the Steam Deck OLED if you would rather have a lighter build.
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