I tried Steam Deck early and it's AWESOME!
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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.
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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.
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