Compare Microsoft Xbox One S vs Microsoft Xbox Series X
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox One S and the Microsoft Xbox Series X, 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 $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox One S |
Microsoft Xbox Series X |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2016 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core Custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.75 GHz | 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.0) @ 914 MHz (Slightly overclocked vs. the original 853 MHz) | 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU |
| GPU Power | 1.4 Teraflops | 12.15 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 (plus 32 MB of high-speed eSRAM) | 16GB GDDR6 w/ 320-bit wide bus (10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s) |
| Storage | 500 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB HDD (Internal) | 1TB Custom NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support | Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card (matches internal speed); External USB 3.1 HDD support |
| Disc Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray / DVD / CD drive (Note: The "All-Digital Edition" launched in 2019 has no disc drive) | 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | Native 1080p for gaming (upscaled to 4K); Native 4K for video/streaming | Native 4K (can upscale to 8K) |
| 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 (DirectX Raytracing) |
| 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), USB, or Xbox Wireless Protocol (Proprietary) |
| 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 (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio for controllers; Bluetooth is only on the controller itself for PC/Mobile) |
| 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 for cloud saves) |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play |
| Remote Play | Supported via the Xbox App | Yes (via Xbox app on mobile/tablets/PC) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller (Model 1708) | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black) |
| Features | Bluetooth support (first time on Xbox), textured grip, 3.5mm jack | Dedicated Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips on triggers/back, Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all Xbox One games; select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games | Plays thousands of Original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games |
| VR Support | No | None (No official headset support) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 11.6 x 9.1 x 2.5 inches (295 x 230 x 64 mm) | 151mm x 151mm x 301mm |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 9.8 lbs (Approx. 4.45 kg) |
| Color | Robot White (standard); various limited editions | Carbon Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 120W | 315W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, Power cable, Vertical Stand | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord |
| Price | $299 USD (500GB) / $349 (1TB) / $399 (2TB) | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | Xbox One S - Full Specifications | Xbox Series X - Full Specifications |