Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (White) wins by 6
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Controller · 2023
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense Edge (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series X lands at 86 and Sony DualSense Edge (White) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (White) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xbox Series X if…
- ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
Pick Sony DualSense Edge (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Xbox Series X 86
vs 92 Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Score breakdown
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92 performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series X | Sony DualSense Edge (White) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) | — |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS | — |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | — |
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD | — |
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm | — |
| Weight | 4.45 kg | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable | — |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | White |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Xbox Series X
Pros
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
Cons
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
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 X vs Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Which is better, Xbox Series X or Sony DualSense Edge (White)? +
Sony DualSense Edge (White) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is Sony DualSense Edge (White) worth the price? +
At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (White) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Does Xbox Series X or Sony DualSense Edge (White) 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.