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Tech Specs

  1. D-pad
  2. View
  3. Thumbstick / L3
  4. Trackpad
  5. Steam
  6. Left speaker
  7. 7" touchscreen
  1. Thumbstick / R3
  2. Menu
  3. ABXY
  4. Trackpad
  5. Quick access
  6. Right speaker
  7. Mic
  1. L2
  2. L1
  3. Volume
  4. Headphone jack
  5. Fan
  1. Charging port
  2. Status LED
  3. Power button
  4. R1
  5. R2
  1. R4
  2. R5
  3. microSD card slot
  1. L4
  2. L5

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 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
Storage
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
All models include high-speed microSD card slot
*Some 256GB and 512GB models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.

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 IPS 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
  1. USB-C cable to Steam Deck
  2. ViewDisplayPort 1.4
  3. HDMI 2.0
  1. Power in
  2. Ethernet
  3. 3x USB 3.1

Docking Station

Sold separately. Specifications subject to change.

Expansion

Peripherals
3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1 Ports
Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
External displays
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0
Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz
MST (Multi-Stream Transport) enabling multi-monitor support*
FreeSync support**

* MST support currently requires both the HDMI and DisplayPort ports to be in use, update is forthcoming
** FreeSync support is in-progress, update is forthcoming

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

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