I tried Steam Deck early and it's AWESOME!

Summary by Krater

Linus Tech Tips gives a hands-on first look at the Valve Steam Deck, reviewing its ergonomics, layout, AMD Zen 2 CPU, AMD RDNA 2 GPU, LPDDR5 memory, storage options, cooling system, and display, and comparing it directly to the Aya Neo.

From the video

Answers: What are the specs, ergonomics, and performance of the Valve Steam Deck compared to the Aya Neo?

• Valve Steam Deck hands-on review
• Steam Deck ergonomics and button layout
• Steam Deck AMD Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU performance
• Steam Deck cooling system and thermal analysis
• Steam Deck vs Aya Neo hardware comparison
• Steam Deck screen and anti-glare etched glass

What it concludes

• The Steam Deck's ergonomics and thumbpad, joystick, and ABXY placement feel surprisingly good and comfortable despite its size.
• The Steam Deck's custom Linux-based OS with Proton compatibility runs PC games surprisingly well on Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architecture.
• The Steam Deck's anti-glare etched glass on the 512GB version offers noticeably better glare reduction compared to the regular glass models.
• The Steam Deck's integrated gyroscopic controls offer a significant upgrade for fine-tuning aim in games when combined with thumbsticks.
• The Steam Deck manages grip temperatures better than the Aya Neo during thermal testing, keeping grips cooler during extended gaming sessions.
• The Steam Deck offers superior raw performance and better latency compared to the Aya Neo while maintaining competitive battery life and acoustics.