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Steam Deck Tech Specs, Full Unit Layout Revealed

by Alex Co July 15, 2021 1:41 pm in News
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Steam Deck Tech Specs

In case you didn’t know, Valve has just announced a new handheld gaming device, called the “Steam Deck.” While the device will come in three different variants, the differences are between the internal memory, and other, non-technical related stuff. If you’re curious what the Steam Deck tech specs are, no need to wait, as we’ve listed them all down below.

Steam Deck Tech Specs:

Tech Specs:

Speeds and Feeds:

Compute

Processor
AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
RAM
16 GB LPDDR5 RAM (5500 MT/s)
Storage
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
All models include high-speed microSD card slot

Controls and Input

Gamepad controls
A B X Y buttons
D-pad
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View & Menu buttons
4 x assignable grip buttons
Thumbsticks
2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
Haptics
HD haptics
Trackpads
2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
Gyro
6-Axis IMU

Display

Resolution
1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
Type
Optically bonded LCD for enhanced readability
Display size
7″ diagonal
Brightness
400 nits typical
Refresh rate
60Hz
Touch enabled
Yes
Sensors
Ambient light sensor

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Audio

Channels
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience
Microphones
Dual microphone array
Headphone / mic jack
3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
Digital
Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0

Power

Input
45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay

Expansion

microSD
UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
External connectivity for
controllers & displays
USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2

Size and Weight

Size
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams

Software

Operating System
SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma

Official Dock

Sold seperately. Specifications subject to change.

Expansion

Peripherals
1 x USB-A 3.1 Port
2 x USB-A 2.0 Ports
Networking
Ethernet
External displays
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0

Power

Input
USB-C Power Delivery passthrough input
Deck connection
6″ USB-C captive cable with low profile 90° connector

Size and Weight

Size
117mm x 29mm x 50.5mm
Weight
Approx. 120 grams
What do you think of the specs? Does it warrant the price? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments.
Source: Steam Deck
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YOUDIEMOFO
YOUDIEMOFO
5 years ago

Yeah…. I’m good…

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Renegade579
Renegade579
Reply to  YOUDIEMOFO
5 years ago

Yeah I’m selling my Switch to buy the Steam Deck.

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YOUDIEMOFO
YOUDIEMOFO
Reply to  Renegade579
5 years ago

Only makes sense. Damn switch was four years old hardware wise before it even released.

Maine reason I never bought one. Was hoping for a “PRO” skew, but that’s not going to happen in time. Nintendo will most likely release a new console/system/handheld, or whatever they’re going to do before they’re to release another serious switch rendition.

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MikeGseven
MikeGseven
5 years ago

I like the concept and I had a big hopes but the screen ratio 16:10 kills everything for me as my target was buying it mainly for PS4/PS5 remote play but consoles support 16:9 which means they will be small black bars on screen.. Same thing I have on Galaxy Note 9 and that’s sucks on this size screen. Unfortunately Remote Play app does no support scaling

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