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Microsoft Xbox One

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Microsoft Xbox One vs Nintendo Switch

Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

Why is Microsoft Xbox One better than Nintendo Switch?

  • 1.75x faster CPU speed
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    8 x 1.75 GHzvs4 x 2 GHz
  • 0.31 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance
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    1.31 TFLOPSvs1 TFLOPS
  • 4GB more RAM memory
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    8GBvs4GB
  • Can connect to an external drive
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  • 85 MHz faster GPU clock speed
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    853 MHzvs768 MHz
  • 42.7 GB/s higher memory bandwidth
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    68.3 GB/svs25.6 GB/s
  • Hard drive is replaceable
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  • Is DLNA-certified
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Why is Nintendo Switch better than Microsoft Xbox One?

  • 4220 more games available
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    7165vs2945
  • 133 more exclusive games
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    145vs12
  • Wi-Fi version
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    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an external memory slot
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  • Has an internal power supply
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  • 249 mm thinner
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    14 mmvs263 mm
  • Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
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  • 104.24 mm narrower
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    238.76 mmvs343 mm

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Overall rating

Microsoft Xbox One
7.6
7 User reviews
Microsoft Xbox One
7.6/10
7 User reviews
Nintendo Switch
7.9
26 User reviews
Nintendo Switch
7.9/10
26 User reviews

Features

Quality of exclusive games

6.1/10
7 votes
8.8/10
25 votes

Backwards compatibility

9.9/10
7 votes
6.4/10
24 votes

Controller

8.1/10
7 votes
7.8/10
25 votes

Non-gaming apps

7.6/10
7 votes
6.1/10
26 votes

Quiet operation

6.9/10
7 votes
7.3/10
25 votes

Comments

IngrownMink4

IngrownMink4

1 year ago

1 / 10

A very limited console.

IngrownMink4

IngrownMink4

1 year ago

1 / 10

The Xbox One is one of the worst consoles that has ever existed. It was launched in 2013 and at that time the main representative of the Xbox division was the controversial Don Mattrick. The Xbox engineers focused their efforts on creating a console centered on multimedia entertainment and this is noticeable in the console. It sports a very weak GPU, has very slow RAM, low network speed, external power supply, Kinect 2.0, etc... In short, a disaster. The only decent thing about this console is the CPU and the esRAM, but they offer no substantial advantage over the competition. Its game catalog is very limited and Xbox One's exclusive games were quite mediocre. Halo 5 Guardians is considered the worst Halo in the series, Fable was cancelled, Scalebound was cancelled, Gears of War 4 had good graphics but a poorly developed plot, Crackdown 3 was a rip-off and they did not deliver what they promised, State Of Decay was another failure... The only outstanding game was Ori And The Blind Forest. The rest of the catalog, very improvable. The Xbox One controller is very good; it has quite poor construction but it's very well designed and very pleasant to use for First-Person-Shooter games. The Kinect 2.0, on the other hand, was terrible in all aspects. And I must add that thanks to Phil Spencer, the Xbox One improved slightly as a platform. He brought the convergence between Windows 10 and Xbox (via UWP) and brought backward compatibility with the legendary Xbox 360. Despite this, the original Xbox One, in terms of hardware, was a failure. Multiplatform games run at 900p resolution with tearing on Xbox One. On the competition, they were going at 1080p30fps without any problem. This is due to the bottleneck of the esRAM and the GPU. The console also makes quite a bit of noise, but this is due to the HDD hard drive, so it also affects the PS4. In summary, it was a bad console.

Pros

  • Backwards compatibility with Xbox/Xbox 360
  • Pleasant controller
  • Good ventilation system
  • Good processor

Cons

  • Mediocre game catalog
  • Messy, unintuitive interface full of ads
  • The controller still requires AA batteries
  • Multiplatform games have lower performance
  • Much slowness in downloading patches and games
  • Tearing in some titles
  • Kinect 2.0 has no good games
  • Operating system full of bugs
  • You can't stand the console vertically
3 users found this helpful
Joseph

Joseph

2 years ago

10 / 10

Excellent console

Joseph

Joseph

2 years ago

10 / 10

2 users found this helpful
Andres

Andres

2 years ago

10 / 10

Very Fascinated

Andres

Andres

2 years ago

10 / 10

I love this console, it's very good. It has a lot of games with great graphics

2 users found this helpful

Performance

CPU speed

8 x 1.75 GHz

4 x 2 GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
floating-point performance

1.31 TFLOPS

1 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
RAM

8GB

4GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
GPU clock speed

853 MHz

768 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput

0 GB/s

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nintendo Switch)

I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
GDDR version

GDDR3

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nintendo Switch)

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
memory bandwidth

68.3 GB/s

25.6 GB/s

A higher memory bandwidth means the memory can be accessed faster and therefore data can be retrieved quicker, having a positive effect on the performance.

General info

Type

Home

Portable

The type of game console.
The resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
display resolution

Microsoft Xbox One: Not applicable

720p (HD)

The display resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
Hard drive is replaceable
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
Has an internal power supply
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Devices with an internal power supply are desirable as they don't require a large external "power brick" on the cable. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and an advantage if you have limited space.
Display type

Microsoft Xbox One: Not applicable

LCD

The type of technology used in the display.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
battery power

Microsoft Xbox One: Not applicable

4310 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Is region free
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Region free devices allow you to play games from different continents. This enables you to collect a larger game library, and you could play games before they are released in your region.

Connectivity

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
is DLNA-certified
Microsoft Xbox One

Nintendo Switch: Not applicable

All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
has an HDMI output
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
HDMI version

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 1.4

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Bluetooth version

Microsoft Xbox One: Not applicable

4.1

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has an external memory slot
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

Features

Consoles which have more games offer more choice to the user. It is also an indicator of how popular a console is.
Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
has voice commands
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
backwards compatibility
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
pixel density

Microsoft Xbox One: Not applicable

236 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Can play games while they download
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
supports quick resume
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
supports Discord voice chat
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.

Controllers

More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
has adaptive triggers
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Special motors in the controller can adjust the tension of the trigger buttons, adding to the feeling of immersion. For example, the triggers can become harder to press down as a player’s character sprints and becomes fatigued.
Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
A motion controller is a type of game controller that utilizes sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other types of sensors) to track motion and provide input.
Has a wireless controller
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
The device controllers connect to the console wirelessly, allowing for a tangle free gaming experience.
The more analog sticks, the more complex the input can be.
has an integrated touchpad
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
Microsoft Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

Miscellaneous

Battery life

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Microsoft Xbox One)

6 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

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