The main difference between the Odin and the Steam Deck is power.
The Steam Deck plays everything up to Wii U well, while the Odin tops out at PS2.
Other differences
- The Odin measures 224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 mm and weighs 368 g; the Steam Deck measures 298 x 117 x 49 mm and weighs 674 g.
- The Odin launched at about $199 and the Steam Deck at about $399.
- The Odin runs Windows, the Steam Deck runs Windows or Linux.
- The Steam Deck has a 7.0 inch screen against 5.98 inches on the Odin.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
OdinThe Odin (224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 mm, 368 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 or the Steam Deck?
Steam DeckThe Steam Deck. It scores 100 out of 100 for PS2 against 85.
Which costs less?
OdinThe Odin, at about $199 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's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
OdinThe Odin, 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 | Steam Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $199 | $399 |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | Wii U |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Windows | Windows or Linux |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | 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 | 368 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 |
| 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
- OdinSteam 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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