The main difference between the Odin Lite and the Steam Deck is power.
The Steam Deck plays everything up to Wii U well, while the Odin Lite tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Odin Lite measures 224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 mm and weighs 280 g; the Steam Deck measures 298 x 117 x 49 mm and weighs 674 g.
- The Odin Lite launched at about $165 and the Steam Deck at about $399.
- The Odin Lite runs Android, the Steam Deck runs Windows or Linux.
- The Steam Deck has a 7.0 inch screen against 5.98 inches on the Odin Lite.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Odin LiteThe Odin Lite (224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 mm, 280 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 Odin Lite or the Steam Deck?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck. It scores 100 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
Odin LiteThe Odin Lite, at about $165 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 Odin Lite's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Odin LiteThe Odin Lite, at 6,600 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
| Odin Lite | Steam Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $165 | $399 |
| Released | Jul 2022 | Feb 2022 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii U |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Windows or Linux |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | AMD Aerith |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen | 5.98 inch IPS 16:9 | 7.0 inch LCD 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 800 |
| Battery | 6,600 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 280 g | 674 g |
| Size | 224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 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
- Odin LiteSteam 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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