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CPU1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD 'Aerith' custom APU, 4-core / 8-thread Zen 2 at 2.4–3.5 GHz (4–15 W). | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR built into SteamOS, plus in-game FSR/XeSS. | No |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Supported by the RDNA 2 GPU, but rarely practical at 15 W. | No |
| Compute Power | 1.6 TFLOPs. | Mobile-class (Adreno 540). |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU, 8 compute units at 1.0–1.6 GHz. | Qualcomm Adreno 540; inside-out 6DoF tracking with four cameras. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 7-inch IPS LCD at 1280 × 800; external displays up to 4K at 120 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz. | Dual OLED panels at 1440 × 1600 per eye. |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | 72 Hz. |
| VRR & HDR | None on the built-in screen. | No |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 25 February 2022 | 21 May 2019 |
| Status | Available (256 GB model only; 64 GB and 512 GB LCD models discontinued) | Discontinued (2020) |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 at 5,500 MT/s (quad-channel). | 4 GB RAM. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0. | Bluetooth for accessories. |
| Ethernet | Via the Steam Deck Dock (Gigabit) or a USB-C adapter. | No |
| HDMI | None on the device; HDMI 2.0 via the Steam Deck Dock or a USB-C adapter. | None (standalone headset). |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and 45 W Power Delivery. | 1 × USB-C 3.0 (charging and Oculus Link to a PC). |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦559,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦559,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot (UHS-I); M.2 2230 SSD can be replaced. | Not expandable. |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB NVMe SSD (64 GB eMMC and 512 GB models were sold 2022–2023). | 64 GB or 128 GB. |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in controls with dual trackpads, gyro, four back grip buttons and analog triggers. | Oculus Touch controllers (2nd generation) included. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | Oculus Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Runs the Steam library on SteamOS via Proton, with the 'Deck Verified' program; Windows can be installed. | Standalone Quest library; PC VR titles via Oculus Link cable. |
| Game Boost | Adjustable TDP, frame-rate limiter and FSR scaling from the Quick Access menu. | No |