The best Black Friday handheld gaming PC deals, alongside the Steam Deck, picked by a gaming expert

Display - 7 inches, IPS LCD, 1200x800
Processor - AMD Zen 2 Custom APU
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

Even years after its launch, the Steam Deck is arguably still the king of handheld gaming PCs, providing the most affordable way to dive into portable gaming. With the AMD Zen 2 APU, you can play a plethora of games ranging from indie titles to huge triple-A games like Cyberpunk 2077 when adjusting graphics settings reasonably.

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 1TB

AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme still serves as an underrated processor for handheld gaming, as it provides the Lenovo Legion Go S with the power required to enjoy plenty of games, without a heavy drawback on performance. Equipped with 32GB of RAM and utilizing Valve's SteamOS, there's plenty to love about this device, especially at $649.99.

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

With the Lenovo Legion Go S Z2 Go, you'll be able to tackle a wide range of games and take advantage of Valve's handheld-friendly SteamOS. It's a tough ask at the original $649.99 price, but at $449.99, it's certainly worth a shout.

Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 512GB

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is arguably the best handheld gaming PC under $1,000 on the market, and its counterpart, the MSI Claw 7 AI+, is limited only by a smaller 7-inch screen and a lower-capacity battery. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, gaming performance is incredible, and it's further supported by 32GB of RAM.

Display - 7 inches, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The MSI Claw A1M at $389.99 is a sleeper hit deal this Black Friday. While it didn't perform well sales-wise at launch, software updates have improved the device, and with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H powering the handheld, you can expect great performance results – and it's pretty close to the Steam Deck's price.

Display - 7 inches, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 155H
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

Powered by Intel's Core Ultra 5 155H processor, performance won't be a concern with the MSI Claw A1M. This is a step up from the Ultra 5 135H model, with more cores and threads for better CPU performance. It's great for gaming at 1080p, utilizing Intel's XeSS upscaling technology.

Display - 7 inches, IPS LCD, 1200x800
Processor - AMD Zen 2 Custom APU
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

With a capable AMD Zen 2 APU, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM, the Steam Deck LCD is the ideal handheld device for any gamer or newcomer looking to dive into portable PC gaming without paying premium prices. It's great at running plenty of indie games as well as big triple-A demanding games, when using appropriate graphics settings.

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 1TB

With 32GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, you have everything you need for high-quality portable gaming on the Lenovo Legion Go S. It's a strong way for any PC gaming newcomer to venture into the ecosystem without overspending, especially with its current £599 Black Friday sale price.

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

At £449, you can't go wrong with the Lenovo Legion Go S. While its Z2 Go processor may be underwhelming, especially how close it is in comparison cheaper Steam Deck and its processor, the additional benefits of an 8-inch 1920x1200 display, and a 1TB SSD, make this a reasonable price drop and a device worth buying.

Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 512GB

Your games are really going places when you buy the MSI Claw 7 AI+, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V capable of supercharging your games at high graphics settings. It's the same processor that powers the MSI Claw 8 AI+, which is arguably the strongest handheld gaming PC under £1,000, so this is a great deal.

Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 512GB

Don't hesitate to make a move on the MSI Claw 7 AI+ Bundle, as it's the complete package that you'd need to take full advantage of the powerhouse handheld gaming PC. With the Docking Pack, you can set up your device on another screen, charge it, or connect other peripherals with ease.