74points

Microsoft Xbox Series S

63points

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

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Microsoft Xbox Series S
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88 facts in comparison

Microsoft Xbox Series S vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

Why is Microsoft Xbox Series S better than Sony PlayStation 4 Slim?

  • 2.25x faster CPU speed
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    8 x 3.6 GHzvs8 x 1.6 GHz
  • 2.16 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance
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    4 TFLOPSvs1.84 TFLOPS
  • 2GB more RAM memory
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    10GBvs8GB
  • 654 MHz faster GPU clock speed
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    1565 MHzvs911 MHz
  • 48 GB/s higher memory bandwidth
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    224 GB/svs176 GB/s
  • 128 more shading units
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    1280vs1152
  • Has an external memory slot
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  • 2 more compute units
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    20vs18

Why is Sony PlayStation 4 Slim better than Microsoft Xbox Series S?

  • 2899 more games available
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    3265vs366
  • Hard drive is replaceable
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  • Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
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  • 236.9 mm shorter
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    38.1 mmvs275 mm
  • Has an integrated touchpad
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  • Has an optical disc drive
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  • Has optical tracking
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  • Supports VR
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User reviews

Overall rating

Microsoft Xbox Series S
8.6
49 User reviews
Microsoft Xbox Series S
8.6/10
49 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
8.6
8 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
8.6/10
8 User reviews

Features

Quality of exclusive games

8.2/10
48 votes
9.4/10
8 votes

Backwards compatibility

8.7/10
47 votes
6.0/10
6 votes

Controller

8.3/10
48 votes
8.1/10
8 votes

Non-gaming apps

8.4/10
46 votes
8.3/10
7 votes

Quiet operation

8.9/10
48 votes
5.1/10
7 votes

Comments

syed

syed

1 year ago

10 / 10

it is tiny but mighty!!!!

syed

syed

1 year ago

10 / 10

it is so tiny for an console and yet strong! and apparently it is quicks and a quiet assassin and I have played on both consoles on the pro and the series s and with the s I had a better experience.

9 users found this helpful
Richard

Richard

1 year ago

1 / 10

I've had calculators more powerful than this

Richard

Richard

1 year ago

1 / 10

This should never have been made and was an instant refund for me. It can barely power newer games and it upscales to "4K" (<1440p most of the time) and DEFINITELY does not do 1440p @ 120Hz reliably. Games with advanced features like raytracing, enhanced textures, better shadows and antialiasing are normally absent from games for the Series S because it is not powerful enough. It can barely keep up 30fps with older games let alone newer games or graphics intensive games like Cyberpunk.

6 users found this helpful
Катюня

Катюня

2 years ago

10 / 10

Better, faster, stronger!

Катюня

Катюня

2 years ago

10 / 10

4 users found this helpful

Performance

CPU speed

8 x 3.6 GHz

8 x 1.6 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

4 TFLOPS

1.84 TFLOPS

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

10GB

8GB

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

1565 MHz

911 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput

2.4 GB/s

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony PlayStation 4 Slim)

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

GDDR6

GDDR5

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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

224 GB/s

176 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

Home

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.
Hard drive is replaceable
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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.
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.
Is region free
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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.
thickness

63.5 mm

287 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

151 mm

264.1 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

275 mm

38.1 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

Connectivity

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 2.1

HDMI 1.4

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

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

2.1

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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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.
number of exclusive games

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

59

Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
has voice commands
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
pixel density

Microsoft Xbox Series S: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony PlayStation 4 Slim)

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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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 Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
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.

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