Xbox Series S 1TB
2023
PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
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…
- ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (92 vs 80).
Games
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the games sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (94 vs 78).
Features
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the features sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (90 vs 78).
Value for money
Xbox Series S 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xbox Series S 1TB more score per dollar ($349 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series S 1TB | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| GPU | — | 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) |
| Storage | — | 2 TB internal SSD |
| Ray tracing | — | ≈2× PS5 standard performance |
| Output | — | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported |
| Dimensions | — | 388 × 216 × 89 mm |
| Weight | — | 3.1 kg |
| Launch date | — | November 7, 2024 |
| MSRP | — | $699 USD |
Xbox Series S 1TB
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
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 games.
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 (92 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 (94 vs 78). Compared on the games sub-score.