Microsoft
Xbox Series S 1TB
2023
80
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 8
Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S 1TB lands at 80 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 8 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 Sony DualSense (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Xbox Series S 1TB 80
vs 88 Sony DualSense (Black)
Score breakdown
Xbox Series S 1TB
80 performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series S 1TB | Sony DualSense (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
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
Sony DualSense (Black)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Xbox Series S 1TB vs Sony DualSense (Black)
Which is better, Xbox Series S 1TB or Sony DualSense (Black)? +
Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Xbox Series S 1TB or Sony DualSense (Black) 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.