The Verge published a review of the Steam Deck OLED on Nov. 9, 2023.

Its headline describes the handheld as “better, not faster,” presenting the review’s central takeaway without claiming a speed increase.

Why the distinction matters

That framing is relevant to players weighing the OLED model against other Steam Deck options.

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