I hope everyone had a pleasant holiday season.

In this update, I’d like to provide a detailed discussion on DeckSight’s power usage compared to the stock LCD, as well as share some insights from recent battery and color calibration testing.

A while back, I conducted power measurements as part of the development process, which I documented in a video available on YouTube: DeckSight Power Testing. In that video, I outlined the methodology and concluded that DeckSight generally consumes less power than the stock LCD under most conditions.

Additionally, I performed some practical battery usage tests. While the findings were not groundbreaking enough to warrant their own video, I revisited them alongside recent color calibration measurements. The battery test results showed expected behavior: running games at DeckSight’s higher resolution draws more power from the GPU, which leads to increased battery consumption. However, as I mentioned in a previous update, running games at 720p on DeckSight remains a viable option. For instance, in Metal Gear Solid V, playing at 720p extended battery life by 30 minutes compared to the stock LCD running at 800p. This offers a practical balance between maximizing battery life for portability and enjoying higher resolutions for home gaming.

In terms of color performance, I used a colorimeter to measure and calibrate DeckSight’s display. Post-calibration, DeckSight achieved 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. These results are impressive and surpass the capabilities of most LCDs, delivering a significant improvement in color accuracy and range.

For a closer look at the calibration process and results, you can watch the video here: DeckSight Color and Battery Measurement.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to sharing more updates soon.

Best regards,
ShadeTechnik