How Many Watts Does a Steam Deck Need?
The Steam Deck typically uses around 15-25 watts during gameplay, depending on the game and settings you're using!
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I've been using my Steam Deck daily, and it's usually pulling about 15-25 watts. Keep an eye on the battery life if you're gaming heavily.
For most tasks, the Steam Deck averages about 15 watts, but it can spike up to 25 watts when running more demanding games.
Around 15-25 watts. It depends on what you're running.
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