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Xbox Series S vs PlayStation 4 Pro
Full specification face-off between the Xbox Series S and the PlayStation 4 Pro — photos, scored categories, verdict and every spec side by side.
Overall edgeXbox Series S
Microsoft · Game Console · 2020-11
Microsoft's compact, disc-less current-gen console — the most affordable entry into Game Pass and next-gen gaming.
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PlayStation 4 Pro
Sony · Game Console · 2016-11
The mid-generation PS4 upgrade with 4K checkerboard rendering and HDR support for over 100 million PS4-family owners.
Full specs →Verdict
Xbox Series S edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the Xbox Series S (2020-11).
- ▸Performance: Xbox Series S leads (AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS).
Scores are derived only from the structured specs shown below (not paid reviews or scraped third-party sites). Use them as a guide, not a purchase guarantee.
Performance
- 1. Xbox Series SAMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS102
- 2. PlayStation 4 ProAMD Polaris, 4.2 TFLOPS69
Display
- 1. Xbox Series S—15
- 2. PlayStation 4 Pro—15
| Specification | Xbox Series S | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz | 8-core AMD Jaguar @ 2.13 GHz |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS | AMD Polaris, 4.2 TFLOPS |
| Ray tracing | Hardware-accelerated | No |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR5 + 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD | 1 TB HDD |
| Expandable | Proprietary expansion cards | User-replaceable HDD |
| Video Output | ||
| Max resolution | 1440p @ 120 Hz (4K upscale) | 4K (checkerboard) |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Port | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Media | ||
| Disc drive | None (digital only) | Blu-ray / DVD |
| Backwards compatibility | Xbox One, 360, original Xbox (curated) | PS4 library |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| USB | 3× USB-A 3.1 | 3× USB 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.93 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Power draw | ~90 W max | ~310 W max |
| Controller | ||
| Included | Xbox Wireless Controller | DualShock 4 |
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Xbox Series S vs PlayStation 4 Pro — quick answers
Q.Which is newer, the Xbox Series S or the PlayStation 4 Pro?
The Xbox Series S is the newer device (released 2020-11), while the PlayStation 4 Pro launched 2016-11.
Q.Who wins Xbox Series S vs PlayStation 4 Pro?
Xbox Series S edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the Xbox Series S (2020-11).
Q.What are the biggest differences between the Xbox Series S and the PlayStation 4 Pro?
Performance: Xbox Series S leads (AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS).