Compare Microsoft Xbox One S vs Microsoft Xbox Series S
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox One S and the Microsoft Xbox Series S, 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 $299 USD (500GB) / $349 (1TB) / $399 (2TB) and 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox One S |
Microsoft Xbox Series S |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | August 2016 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core Custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.75 GHz | 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.0) @ 914 MHz (Slightly overclocked vs. the original 853 MHz) | 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU |
| GPU Power | 1.4 Teraflops | 4.0 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 (plus 32 MB of high-speed eSRAM) | 10GB GDDR6 (8GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s) |
| Storage | 500 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB HDD (Internal) | 512GB or 1TB Custom NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support | Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card; External USB 3.1 HDD support Disc Drive: None (All-Digital) |
| Disc Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray / DVD / CD drive (Note: The "All-Digital Edition" launched in 2019 has no disc drive) | None (All-Digital) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | Native 1080p for gaming (upscaled to 4K); Native 4K for video/streaming | 1440p (Gaming target); 4K upscaling for games; 4K native for media streaming |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | Up to 120 FPS |
| HDR | HDR10 support for games and video | Dolby Vision, HDR10, Auto HDR |
| VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (AMD FreeSync) | Yes (AMD FreeSync & HDMI VRR) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes (Hardware-accelerated) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1 | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic, 7.1 LPCM |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller; supports Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos for Headphones | 3.5mm Jack (on controller) or Xbox Wireless Protocol |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0a (Out), 1x HDMI 1.4b (In) | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 3x USB 3.0 ports (1 front, 2 rear) | 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (1 front, 2 back) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) | 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Bluetooth | No (Uses proprietary Xbox Wireless; Bluetooth only on the controller for PC/Mobile) | None for audio (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio; Bluetooth 5.0 is in the controller only) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Live (now Game Pass Core/Ultimate) | Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required |
| Cloud Saves | Unlimited free cloud storage | Free (No subscription required) |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play |
| Remote Play | Supported via the Xbox App | Yes (via Xbox app) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller (Model 1708) | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller |
| Features | Bluetooth support (first time on Xbox), textured grip, 3.5mm jack | Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips, AA Battery powered (included) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all Xbox One games; select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games | Digital versions of thousands of Xbox, 360, and One games |
| VR Support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 11.6 x 9.1 x 2.5 inches (295 x 230 x 64 mm) | 65mm x 151mm x 275mm (Smallest Xbox ever) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 4.25 lbs |
| Color | Robot White (standard); various limited editions | Robot White (512GB/1TB) or Carbon Black (1TB) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 120W | 165W (Maximum rated power; typical gaming draw is ~75W) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, Power cable, Vertical Stand | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord |
| Price | $299 USD (500GB) / $349 (1TB) / $399 (2TB) | 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99 |
| Full Details | Xbox One S - Full Specifications | Xbox Series S - Full Specifications |