Best version of the OLED?

[Caramel 🐇]

Should I get the $550 version and a 2TB NVMe SSD, an anti-glare screen protector, and new/better case, or just go for the 1TB model so I don't have to do any extra work? I already have a 1TB SD card I can use for either one, so in either case I'll have either 2TB or 3TB total of storage. Which one seems like the better option to y'all?

[Lil B_999]

Its up to your liking. I saw that non-anti screen protector Steam Deck colors popped out more than the 1tb model. Like I said, its up to you which one you like. Look at the differences between those 2 models on youtube.

[Caramel 🐇]

Originally posted by Lil B_999:

Its up to your liking. I saw that non-anti screen protector Steam Deck colors popped out more than the 1tb model. Like I said, its up to you which one you like. Look at the differences between those 2 models on youtube.

In that case should I just go for the slightly cheaper model and get an upgraded SSD?

[Lil B_999]

Originally posted by metroid1223:

Originally posted by Lil B_999:

Its up to your liking. I saw that non-anti screen protector Steam Deck colors popped out more than the 1tb model. Like I said, its up to you which one you like. Look at the differences between those 2 models on youtube.

In that case should I just go for the slightly cheaper model and get an upgraded SSD?

If you want

[Mega Ultra Chicken]

$550 version is better I've heard because it doesn't have the anti-glare that makes the OLED screen darker.

[Caramel 🐇]

Originally posted by BlackDragon875:

$550 version is better I've heard because it doesn't have the anti-glare that makes the OLED screen darker.

I'll get the cheaper version and get an SSD with more storage, then. In the future I could also get an anti-glare screen protector if I need to

[TristanMike]

Originally posted by Lil B_999:

Its up to your liking. I saw that non-anti screen protector Steam Deck colors popped out more than the 1tb model.

This issue is resolved with a screen protector.

[deaddoof]

Originally posted by metroid1223:

Originally posted by BlackDragon875:

$550 version is better I've heard because it doesn't have the anti-glare that makes the OLED screen darker.

I'll get the cheaper version and get an SSD with more storage, then. In the future I could also get an anti-glare screen protector if I need to

The whole point of the etch screen is that the anti-glare layer is super thin. The gains in reduce reflections easily makes up the decrease in pop. Screen protector will never be as good as the etch screen from Valve.

[PopinFRESH]

This is probably the best video in regards to this question.

https://youtu.be/GYtRGQdhytc?si=p9OCf3_Wc3YXmt4n

[Crysis85]

The best version is the one with the wifi card functioning...does exist?

[TristanMike]

Originally posted by Crysis85:

The best version is the one with the wifi card functioning...does exist?

Mine works just peachy.

[Lil B_999]

Originally posted by metroid1223:

Originally posted by BlackDragon875:

$550 version is better I've heard because it doesn't have the anti-glare that makes the OLED screen darker.

I'll get the cheaper version and get an SSD with more storage, then. In the future I could also get an anti-glare screen protector if I need to

Good plan

[Mahjik]

>>Best version of the OLED?


The one you can afford.

I had the non-etched screen on the LCD Deck. I bought the etched screen for the OLED. For me, if there is the same device offered with an etched or non-etched screens, I'm picked the etched screen. Love it that much.

[Cyberbeing]

There's no best version of OLED since you're just comparing red/green apples.
Difference is what you get out of the box (double storage+ slim case).

[Kage Goomba]

Id get the 1TB - but if your getting one for the expressed purpose of cracking it open - I'd double check the factory warranty and weigh your options first.

[focus]

Originally posted by Mahjik:

>>Best version of the OLED?


The one you can afford.

I had the non-etched screen on the LCD Deck. I bought the etched screen for the OLED. For me, if there is the same device offered with an etched or non-etched screens, I'm picked the etched screen. Love it that much.

Etched (or matte) screens are always the way to go IMO. Glossy screens do give a bit more clarity, but with matte screens you really don't need to be concerned at all with glare and reflections.

If you do VFX work or something and can control your lighting situation a glossy screen might be better, but on a handheld where lighting conditions can easily and often change having a matte screen just gives you a sense of security that you don't need to worry or be annoyed by reflections at all.