The Switch 2 and Steam Deck are both gaming handhelds, but they use different hardware. How do they compare in performance, battery life, screens and controls?

The Switch 2 is capable of officially playing Nintendo titles, both new and old, on a shiny new display, but it comes with vast limitations. The Steam Deck is slightly more affordable, more ...

The Steam Deck is the best budget handheld gaming PC right now, and I think the most comparable to the Nintendo Switch 2. They're both the newest entry-level devices from their respective companies.

If the Switch 2 looked like it could eat the original Switch, then the Steam Deck looks like it could eat the Switch 2. At 11.73 x 4.60 x 1.93 inches, it is significantly thicker and wider than ...

The Switch 2 weighs a little less -- it's 534 grams compared to 640 grams for the Steam Deck OLED. The Switch 2 is also noticeably smaller and much thinner, making it more portable to transport.

Here, the Nintendo Switch 2 complicates things. A Steam Deck isn’t equipped with the same level of motion controls, so you won’t be able to enjoy games like my current obsession, Fitness Boxing 3.

Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED: Compare price, portability, display, and gaming experience to find the best handheld gaming device for you.

While the Switch 2 vs Steam Deck meme war plays out on social media, I'm in the enviable position of owning both handhelds at the moment, and I love them both for different reasons. There's a lot ...

Whereas the Steam Deck has a thicker design (to accommodate an internal fan and larger, sculpted grips), the Switch 2 doesn’t, and as a result, it retains its thin 13.9mm profile.

I’ve been testing it, and not only has it renewed my dwindling love for the Steam Deck, I think this combination could be the Nintendo Switch 2 's biggest threat. Of course, this comes with some ...

While the Steam Deck has done a great job of making games feel at home on a handheld, you can always connect a mouse and keyboard as a fallback. This also makes navigating desktop mode easier.

The Steam Deck starts at $399.99 for its 256GB LCD model, barely undercutting the Switch 2. The 512GB and 1TB OLED models are $549.99 and $649.99 respectively, so it quickly gets more expensive.