Microsoft Xbox Series X review: specs and price
The Xbox Series X offers vast gains in gaming performance and features over its predecessor, the Xbox One. An 8-core 3.8 GHz processor combines with 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and a 1.82 GHz GPU with 52 compute units (CUs) to deliver an incredible 12 teraflops (TFLOPS) of floating-point performance.
All these numbers can be confusing, but looking at the previous generation Xbox puts things in perspective. It had an 853 MHz GPU with 12 CUs that produced just 1.31 TFLOPS of floating performance, meaning that the Xbox Series X is much more powerful in terms of graphics power. The result is higher-fidelity graphics delivered in native 4K resolution at frame rates of up to 120 fps. It also allows for ray tracing, an advanced light rendering technique that provides incredibly realistic lighting.
Aside from a boost in graphics, Microsoft has introduced impressive new features for next-gen console gamers. 3D audio lets you pinpoint sounds like never before, and Quick Resume lets you switch between different running games practically instantly. Load times are also significantly faster, thanks to the use of SSD storage. Aside from gaming, the Xbox Series X doubles as a multimedia hub, with a 4K Blu-ray drive and apps for all the major streaming services.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Why is Microsoft Xbox Series X better than the average?
- CPU speed?
8 x 3.8 GHzvs8.46 GHz - Floating-point performance?
12 TFLOPSvs1.79 TFLOPS - RAM?
16GBvs8.62GB - GPU clock speed?
1825 MHzvs827.05 MHz - Memory bandwidth?
560 GB/svs144.04 GB/s - Shading units?
3328vs1216.35 - Number of compute units?
52vs20.18 - Internal storage?
1000GBvs477.14GB
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Quality of exclusive games
8.7/10
51 votes
Backwards compatibility
9.4/10
51 votes
Controller
9.1/10
52 votes
Non-gaming apps
9.0/10
51 votes
Quiet operation
9.1/10
51 votes
Performance
CPU speed
8 x 3.8 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
12 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
RAM
16GB
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
1825 MHz
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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
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
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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
560 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
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 X
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 X
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.
internal storage
1000GB
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 X
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
151 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
151 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
301 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Connectivity
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
is DLNA-certified
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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 X
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
has an external memory slot
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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.
Supports connectivity between home and portable devices
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
A portable device (e.g., handheld console, smartphone) can be connected to a home console and used as a gamepad.
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.
Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
has voice commands
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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 X
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
Can play games while they download
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
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 X
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 X
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
supports Dolby Vision
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
Dolby Vision is an HDR format that supports greater color depth and brightness than HDR10/HDR10+. It uses dynamic metadata so that each frame can have its own settings for contrast, brightness, and colors, which results in lifelike images.
Controllers
More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
has adaptive triggers
✖Microsoft Xbox Series X
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 X
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 X
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 X
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
✔Microsoft Xbox Series X
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
controller weight
287 g
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
The maximum amount of external storage memory supported by the the device.
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Comments
Alien
1 year ago
10 / 10
The Series X is a beast and it keeps proving it
Alien
1 year ago
10 / 10
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LukasXc
2 years ago
10 / 10
The most powerful console of all time
LukasXc
2 years ago
10 / 10
Great console, besides being the most powerful on the market, it also offers a service called Gamepass Ultimate which provides over 400 games including those from EA Games, and Microsoft's games can be played on Gamepass on the same day they're released.
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Ulises
2 years ago
10 / 10
Great power, excellent gameplay
Ulises
2 years ago
10 / 10
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