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Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S Comparison
This is a complete console comparison list going over the special details and offerings for either of the options. This includes the Microsoft Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S modewls This is broken down by a number of the features that can be directly compared, and some of the terms that are used specifically by each design in order to present something unique.
This will be added to and expanded towards the release of the consoles. Terminology information can be found at the bottom of the page to help fully give context into any of the terms here.
Xbox Series X
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Xbox Series S
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| Cost | $499 USD/$699 CAD/£449 | $299 USD/$279 CAD/£249 | |
| Release Date | November 10, 2020 | November 10, 2020 | |
Features |
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| Dimensions (Centimeters) | 15.1 x. 15.1 30.1 | 6.5 x 15.1 x 27.5 | |
| Weight (lbs) | 9.8 | 4.25 | |
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT) |
8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT) |
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| GPU | 12 TFLOPS 52 CUs at 1.825GHz Custom RDNA 2 |
4 TFLOPS "EST" 20 CUs at 1.550GHz Custom RDNA 2 |
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| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 | 10GB GDDR6 | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 10GB at 560GB/s 6GB at 336GB/s |
8GB at 224GB/s 2GB at 56GB/s |
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| I/O Throughput | 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block) | 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block) | |
| Hard Drive | 1TB Custom NVMe SSD | 512GB Custom NVMe SSD | |
| External Hard Drive | 1TB Expansion Card | 1TB Expansion Card | |
| Wireless | 802.11ac dual band | 802.11ac dual band | |
| Ethernet | 802.3 10/100/100 | 802.3 10/100/100 | |
| Smart Delivery | |||
| Ports | HDMI 2.1 (2) USB 3.2 (2) Ethernet |
HDMI 2.1 | |
| 4k Optical Drive | |||
Backwards Compatibility |
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| BC Supported | |||
| BC Support | Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox | Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox | |
| BC Games Supported | 1000+ | 1000+ | |
| BC Enhancements | Xbox Series X Optimized | Xbox Series S Optimized | |
| BC Accessory Support | All Xbox One Accessories | All Xbox One Accessories | |
Video Output |
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| Resolution | 8k, 4k Standard | 1440p Standard | |
| FPS | Up to 120fps, 60fps, 30fps | Up to 120fps, 60fps, 30fps | |
| Ray Tracing | |||
| VRR | |||
| VRS | |||
| ALLM | |||
| Dolby Vision | |||
| Dolby Atmos | |||
Extra Features |
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| Streaming Service | Project xCloud (IOS, Android, Windows 10) |
Project xCloud (IOS, Android, Windows 10) |
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| Quick Resume | Multiple Games at Once | Multiple Games at Once | |
| Game DVR | Yes, 4k 60fps HDR | Yes, TBD | |
| Dashboard | Xbox One Upgraded | Xbox One Upgraded | |
| Membership | Xbox Live Gold | Xbox Live Gold | |
| Subscriptions | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox Game Pass |
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox Game Pass |
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| EA Play (Previously EA Access) | Included With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | Included With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | |
| Voice Assistant Support | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Console Hubs | Xbox Series X Hub | TBD | |
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Controller Comparison |
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| Haptic Feedback | |||
| Content Sharing Button | |||
| Main Features | Hybrid D-Pad, Dynamic Latency Input, Bluetooth Low Energy Pairing | Hybrid D-Pad, Dynamic Latency Input, Bluetooth Low Energy Pairing | |
| Power | AA Batteries (x2) | AA Batteries (x2) | |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
| Motion | TBD | TBD | |
Apps |
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| Youtube | |||
| Netflix | |||
| Disney+ | |||
| HBO Max | |||
| Hulu | |||
| Crave | |||
| BritBox | |||
| Spotify | |||
| Web Browser | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge | |
Terminology
"Variable Frequency"
-This means that sometimes this number can be hit at the high end of being pushed.
"TBD"
-To be dated, and or to be determined.
"Zen 2"
-AMD's latest CPU architecture.
"Smart Delivery"
-Optimization for titles without the need to purchase certain games again.
"BC"
-This means backwards compatibility, as in the ability for a console to play older generations of games on the platform.
"FPS"
-Frames per second, tied to the Refresh Rate of a TV as in 120hz = 120fps capatibility.
"VRS"
-Variable Rate Shading.
"VRR"
-Variable Refresh Rate, better rendering to reduce tearing.
"ALLM"
-Auto Low Latency Mode.
"Membership"
-The paid service for multiplayer access on either platform.