6 December 2023

Pick Steam Deck Oled Instead of ROG ALLY: Here's Why

6 December 2023 · 8:08

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Summary

He argues Steam Deck OLED’s brighter, vivid display and 50W battery provide longer gaming sessions than ROG Ally’s 40W battery. For gaming, he favors SteamOS’s optimization, controls, trackpads, and four back paddles, despite Windows 11 offering broader productivity. He calls the Deck OLED superior and about $50 pricier, but keeps the Ally while waiting for next year’s handhelds.

Insight

His device choice shifts from immediate performance toward optimization, battery life, ergonomics, and patience.