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Xbox Series S 1TB — 2023
Microsoft

Xbox Series S 1TB

2023

80
/ 100
From $349
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 10
PlayStation 5 Pro — 2024
Sony

PlayStation 5 Pro

2024

90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S 1TB lands at 80 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 PlayStation 5 Pro if…

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

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

Performance

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (90 vs 80).

Games

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (88 vs 78).

Features

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (88 vs 78).

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
90 PlayStation 5 Pro

Score breakdown

Xbox Series S 1TB
80
performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
performance 90
games 88
features 88
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Series S 1TB versus PlayStation 5 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Series S 1TB PlayStation 5 Pro
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

PlayStation 5 Pro

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 PlayStation 5 Pro

Which is better, Xbox Series S 1TB or PlayStation 5 Pro? +

PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +

At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Does Xbox Series S 1TB or PlayStation 5 Pro 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 PlayStation 5 Pro? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (90 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Xbox Series S 1TB or PlayStation 5 Pro? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (88 vs 78). Compared on the games sub-score.