Compare Microsoft Xbox One S vs Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox One S and the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro, 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 399 USD.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox One S |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2016 | November, 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core Custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.75 GHz | x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores @ 2.1 GHz |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.0) @ 914 MHz (Slightly overclocked vs. the original 853 MHz) | 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine |
| GPU Power | 1.4 Teraflops | 36 Compute Units @ 911 MHz |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 (plus 32 MB of high-speed eSRAM) | 8GB GDDR5 (218 GB/s) + 1GB DDR3 (for background tasks) |
| Storage | 500 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB HDD (Internal) | 1TB HDD (Internal) |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support | Support for Internal SSD/HDD (SATA 3.0) & External USB 3.0 HDD |
| Disc Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray / DVD / CD drive (Note: The "All-Digital Edition" launched in 2019 has no disc drive) | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | Native 1080p for gaming (upscaled to 4K); Native 4K for video/streaming | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p (Native 4K or Checkerboard 4K) |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | 60 FPS (depending on the game) |
| HDR | HDR10 support for games and video | Supported (HDR10) |
| VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (AMD FreeSync) | No |
| Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1 | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller; supports Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos for Headphones | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0a (Out), 1x HDMI 1.4b (In) | 1 × HDMI 2.0b |
| USB | 3x USB 3.0 ports (1 front, 2 rear) | 3 × Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | No (Uses proprietary Xbox Wireless; Bluetooth only on the controller for PC/Mobile) | Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Live (now Game Pass Core/Ultimate) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Unlimited free cloud storage | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported via the Xbox App | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller (Model 1708) | 1 × DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (V2) |
| Features | Bluetooth support (first time on Xbox), textured grip, 3.5mm jack | Touchpad, Light Bar, Motion Sensors, Built-in Speaker |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all Xbox One games; select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games | Plays all standard PS4 games (with "Pro Enhanced" modes) |
| VR Support | No | Supports PlayStation VR (PSVR) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 11.6 x 9.1 x 2.5 inches (295 x 230 x 64 mm) | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) |
| Color | Robot White (standard); various limited editions | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 120W | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, Power cable, Vertical Stand | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord |
| Price | $299 USD (500GB) / $349 (1TB) / $399 (2TB) | 399 USD |
| Full Details | Xbox One S - Full Specifications | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications |