Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Xbox Series S 1TB — 2023
Microsoft

Xbox Series S 1TB

2023

80
/ 100
From $349
VS
Xbox Series S 1TB wins by 4
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Xbox Series S 1TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S 1TB lands at 80 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Xbox Series S 1TB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xbox Series S 1TB if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick MSI Claw A1M if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the performance sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on performance (80 vs 76).

Games

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the games sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on games (78 vs 74).

Features

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the features sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on features (78 vs 74).

Value for money

Xbox Series S 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S 1TB more score per dollar ($349 vs $699).

Xbox Series S 1TB 80
vs
76 MSI Claw A1M

Score breakdown

Xbox Series S 1TB
80
performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82
MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Series S 1TB versus MSI Claw A1M — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Series S 1TB MSI Claw A1M
Release year
2023
2024

Xbox Series S 1TB

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

MSI Claw A1M

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: Xbox Series S 1TB vs MSI Claw A1M

Which is better, Xbox Series S 1TB or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Series S 1TB scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xbox Series S 1TB worth the price? +

At $349, Xbox Series S 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.

Does Xbox Series S 1TB or MSI Claw A1M last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, Xbox Series S 1TB or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Series S 1TB — leads on performance (80 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Xbox Series S 1TB or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Series S 1TB — leads on games (78 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.