Xbox Series S alternatives
Explore alternatives to the Xbox Series S with side-by-side specifications, source links and editorial tradeoffs.
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series X
86/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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Valve
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
91/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
90/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
87/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90/100 editorial
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82/100 editorial
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
89/100 editorial
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What's better than the Xbox Series S? +
Higher-scoring consoles & handhelds include Xbox Series X, Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB), Nintendo Switch 2. Each scores above the Xbox Series S's 82/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.