The main difference between the Loki and the Steam Deck is size.
The Loki measures 248 x 98 x 20 - 23.7 mm and weighs 568 g; the Steam Deck measures 298 x 117 x 49 mm and weighs 674 g.
Other differences
- The Steam Deck has a 7.0 inch screen against 6.0 inches on the Loki.
- The Steam Deck carries a 5,200 mAh battery, the Loki 40.5 mAh.
- The Loki runs on the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, the Steam Deck on the AMD Aerith.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
LokiThe Loki (248 x 98 x 20 - 23.7 mm, 568 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 Loki or the Steam Deck?
TieAbout the same: 100 and 100 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck, at about $399 at launch against $490. 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 Loki's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck, at 5,200 mAh against 40.5 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Loki | Steam Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $490 | $399 |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Feb 2022 |
| Plays well up to | Wii U | Wii U |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Windows or Linux | Windows or Linux |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen 5 6600U | AMD Aerith |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen | 6.0 inch IPS 16:9 | 7.0 inch LCD 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 800 |
| Battery | 40.5 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 568 g | 674 g |
| Size | 248 x 98 x 20 - 23.7 mm | 298 x 117 x 49 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | ? |
| 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
- LokiSteam 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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