Compare Microsoft Xbox 360 S vs Microsoft Xbox One
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox 360 S and the Microsoft Xbox One, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $199 (4 GB model) / $299 (250 GB model) and $499 (at launch with Kinect) / $399 (later without Kinect).
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox 360 S |
Microsoft Xbox One |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | June 2010 | November 2013 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 3.2 GHz PowerPC Tri-Core "Xenon" (Integrated into XCGPU) | 1.75 GHz Custom AMD 8-core "Jaguar" |
| GPU | 500 MHz ATI "Xenos" (Integrated into XCGPU) | 853 MHz AMD Radeon (1.31 TFLOPS) |
| GPU Power | ~240 GFLOPS | 1.31 Teraflops |
| RAM | 512 MB GDDR3 (Unified) + 10 MB eDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 (plus 32MB eSRAM) |
| Storage | 4 GB (Internal Flash) or 250 GB / 320 GB (Internal HDD Bay) | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD (Internal) |
| Expandable | Internal proprietary HDD bay + USB External support | Supports External USB 3.0 Hard Drives |
| Disc Drive | 12x DVD-ROM | Blu-ray / DVD combo drive |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | 1080p (Native) / 720p (Common in early games) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| HDR | No | Not supported on original model (Added in Xbox One S/X) |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, WMA Pro, DTS 5.1 (Pass-through for movies) | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM (2.0, 5.1, 7.1) |
| Headphones | 2.5mm jack on the controller (for chat); Optical out on console (for game audio) | Supported via 3.5mm jack (on later controllers) or Adapter |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 1.4b Out, 1x HDMI 1.4b In (Pass-through) |
| USB | 5x USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 back) | 3x USB 3.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Gigabit |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 802.11 b/g/n (First Xbox with internal Wi-Fi) | 802.11n dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | No (Uses proprietary 2.4 GHz radio) --- Misc Port: Dedicated Kinect Port (Auxiliary power + data) | No (Uses proprietary "Xbox Wireless" protocol) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Live Gold (Now Xbox Game Pass Core) | Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) |
| Cloud Saves | Yes (Requires subscription) | Yes (Free for all users) |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass (Legacy library support) | Xbox Game Pass |
| Remote Play | SmartGlass (Now defunct) | Yes (via Xbox App) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Matte or Glossy Black) | 1x Xbox One Wireless Controller |
| Features | Rumble (Dual motors), 2.4 GHz wireless, 30-hour battery life (AA) | Impulse Triggers, 40+ design improvements over 360 pad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Supports nearly 500 Original Xbox games (HDD required) | Supports 600+ Xbox 360 and Original Xbox titles |
| VR Support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 10.6" x 2.9" x 10.4" (270 x 75 x 264 mm) | 13.1" x 10.8" x 3.1" (333mm x 274mm x 79mm) |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) | 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| Color | Glossy Black (early 250GB) / Matte Black (4GB & later models) | Liquid Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~70W–90W (Gaming); significantly more efficient than the 200W "Phat" model | ~70W–120W (Gaming), ~15W (Standby/Instant-on) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless Controller, Power Supply/Cord, Composite AV Cable (HDMI sold separately), Headset (in 250GB model). | Console, Controller, Kinect 2.0 Sensor (Early bundles), HDMI Cable, Power Brick. |
| Price | $199 (4 GB model) / $299 (250 GB model) | $499 (at launch with Kinect) / $399 (later without Kinect) |
| Full Details | Xbox 360 S - Full Specifications | Xbox One - Full Specifications |