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Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X
Full specification face-off between the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X — photos, scored categories, verdict and every spec side by side.
Xbox 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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Overall edgeXbox Series X
Microsoft · Game Console · 2020-11
Microsoft's most powerful console with 12 TFLOPS of GPU power, Quick Resume and Game Pass integration.
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Xbox Series X 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 X leads (AMD RDNA 2, 12.15 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 XAMD RDNA 2, 12.15 TFLOPS132
- 2. Xbox Series SAMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS102
Display
- 1. Xbox Series S—15
- 2. Xbox Series X—15
| Specification | Xbox Series S | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS | AMD RDNA 2, 12.15 TFLOPS |
| Ray tracing | Hardware-accelerated | Hardware-accelerated |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | Proprietary expansion cards | Proprietary expansion cards |
| Video Output | ||
| Max resolution | 1440p @ 120 Hz (4K upscale) | 4K @ 120 Hz, 8K supported |
| HDR | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Port | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Media | ||
| Disc drive | None (digital only) | 4K UHD Blu-ray |
| Backwards compatibility | Xbox One, 360, original Xbox (curated) | Xbox One, 360, original Xbox (curated) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| USB | 3× USB-A 3.1 | 3× USB-A 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.93 kg | 4.45 kg |
| Power draw | ~90 W max | ~315 W max |
| Controller | ||
| Included | Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Wireless Controller with Share button |
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Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X — quick answers
Q.Which is newer, the Xbox Series S or the Xbox Series X?
The Xbox Series S is the newer device (released 2020-11), while the Xbox Series S launched 2020-11.
Q.Who wins Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X?
Xbox Series X 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 Xbox Series X?
Performance: Xbox Series X leads (AMD RDNA 2, 12.15 TFLOPS).