The main difference between the Logitech G CLOUD and the Steam Deck is power.
The Steam Deck plays everything up to Wii U well, while the Logitech G CLOUD tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Logitech G CLOUD measures 256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm and weighs 463 g; the Steam Deck measures 298 x 117 x 49 mm and weighs 674 g.
- The Logitech G CLOUD runs Android, the Steam Deck runs Windows or Linux.
- The Logitech G CLOUD runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, the Steam Deck on the AMD Aerith.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Logitech G CLOUDThe Logitech G CLOUD (256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm, 463 g). The Steam Deck is 298 x 117 x 49 mm, 674 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Logitech G CLOUD or the Steam Deck?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck. It scores 100 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
Logitech G CLOUDThe Logitech G CLOUD, at about $300 at launch against $399. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck. GBA games fill 94% of the Steam Deck's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 67% of the Logitech G CLOUD's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Logitech G CLOUDThe Logitech G CLOUD, at 6,000 mAh against 5,200 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Logitech G CLOUD | Steam Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $300 | $399 |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2022 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii U |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Windows or Linux |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | AMD Aerith |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen | 7.0 inch IPS 16:9 | 7.0 inch LCD 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 800 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 463 g | 674 g |
| Size | 256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm | 298 x 117 x 49 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Logitech G CLOUDSteam Deck
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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