Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $299
Third-party reference ↗Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X leads by 4 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Xbox Series X
86/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $499
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Xbox Series S for
- Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- Compact white form factor
- 120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Tradeoff: 512 GB SSD fills fast
Consider Xbox Series X for
- 12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- 4K up to 120 Hz output
Tradeoff: Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Features
Xbox Series X
leads on features (88 vs 86)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Xbox Series X
leads on performance (88 vs 80)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Games
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Xbox Series S | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT) | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s) | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 512 GB internal SSD | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Output | 1440p target up to 120 FPS | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
| Dimensions | 275 × 151 × 65 mm | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | ↑ 1.93 kg | 4.45 kg |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- performance
- 80 / 88
- games
- 84 / 84
- features
- 86 / 88
- value
- 92 / 86
Xbox Series S
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $299. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Xbox Series X
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $499. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.