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Xbox Series S — Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Microsoft

Xbox Series S

Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target

82
/ 100
From $299
VS
PlayStation 5 Digital wins by 3
PlayStation 5 Digital — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Digital takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S lands at 82 and PlayStation 5 Digital at 85. That puts PlayStation 5 Digital ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xbox Series S if…

  • ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • ✓Compact white form factor
  • ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions

Pick PlayStation 5 Digital 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

Features

Xbox Series S

Compared on the features sub-score

Xbox Series S leads on features (86 vs 83).

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Performance

PlayStation 5 Digital

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Digital leads on performance (85 vs 80).

Value for money

Xbox Series S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

Xbox Series S 82
vs
85 PlayStation 5 Digital

Score breakdown

Xbox Series S
82
performance 80
games 84
features 86
value 92
PlayStation 5 Digital
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Series S versus PlayStation 5 Digital — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Series S PlayStation 5 Digital
CPU
Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT)
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GPU
Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS
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RAM
10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s)
—
Storage
512 GB internal SSD
—
Output
1440p target up to 120 FPS
—
Dimensions
275 × 151 × 65 mm
—
Weight
1.93 kg
—
Release year
—
2020

Xbox Series S

Pros
  • +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • +Compact white form factor
  • +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
  • −512 GB SSD fills fast
  • −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
  • −No disc drive

PlayStation 5 Digital

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 vs PlayStation 5 Digital

Which is better, Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

PlayStation 5 Digital scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +

At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is PlayStation 5 Digital worth the price? +

At $399, PlayStation 5 Digital delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Digital 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 features, Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

Xbox Series S — leads on features (86 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

PlayStation 5 Digital — leads on performance (85 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.