naming convention Microsoft Xbox Since the launch of the Xbox One in 2013, the console has been met with skepticism. Ten years later, Microsoft continues to preserve this tradition, Xbox Series X and S seriestwo powerful consoles from the current console generation.
Names aside, neither console will disappoint those looking to buy a new console and were put off by the Sony PlayStation 5’s price. Here’s how the Series X differs from its smaller, cheaper sibling, the Series S:
X Series vs. S Series: Dimensions and Design
First and foremost, the Xbox Series X is a big boy. Weighing nearly 10 pounds and standing nearly a foot tall, this behemoth isn’t a one-size-fits-all option for everyone’s gaming setup. This is one of the few bright spots about the Series S’s size, and if you look at the Xbox’s stated dimensions below, you’ll see that the Series S is noticeably smaller:
From a design perspective, the X-Series features a massive vertical black box that looks like a speaker at first glance. In addition to this, the console also comes with an optical disc drive that is not available in the S series.
The S series is smaller and slimmer. Thankfully, both consoles use the same controller, so aside from design and performance differences, you don’t have to spend extra to make sure you have the right remote to play your games.
It is also wise to keep this in mind, Thanks for the latest leakthe X series will undergo a purely digital redesign at the end of 2024.
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X-Series vs. S-Series: Performance
Despite sharing the same CPU, the most obvious difference between the Series X and S, besides design, is performance. The hardware behind the Series X is befitting of its size, as this behemoth has more RAM, storage, and native 4K display capabilities. The Series S does have 4K upscaling and HDR capabilities, but that pales in comparison to consoles that fully support 8K output. In our review of the S SeriesThe console can be described as “a streaming box that can play blockbuster games.”
Still, it looks good on a TV at the Series S’s price point, and it offers limited ray tracing support.So even if it doesn’t run it’s still valuable besides Both offer a smooth gaming experience, but if you’re looking for the top end, the Series X has three times the processing power of the Series S.
You can check out the specs below to see for yourself:
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Xbox Series X: Zen 2 8-core CPU, 12 teraflops GPU, 4K/8K 120fps, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
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Xbox Series S: Zen 2 8-core CPU, 4 teraflops GPU, 1080p 60/120fps, 10GB RAM, 512GB/1TB storage
X-Series vs. S-Series: Price
So far, the Series S has been inferior to the Series X in many aspects, such as performance. But one of its few advantages is price. Simply put, the Series X is priced at just $299. Compare that to the Series X, which costs $499.
At this price, the S-Series is great for relatively small budgets and modest entertainment setups, where the difference between 4K and 1080p doesn’t matter as long as the games look good on the TV. If you’re looking for pure value, and to save money before the holidays, the S Series is a steal at just $299.