Xbox Series S vs …
Every consoles worth comparing against the Xbox Series S — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Valve
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
91
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
90
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Cheaper alternatives
CONSOLE comparison VS
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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CONSOLE comparison VS
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (White)
90
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CONSOLE comparison VS
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
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CONSOLE comparison VS
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
82
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense (White)
88
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Xbox Series S? +
Higher-scoring consoles include Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB). Each scores above the Xbox Series S's 82/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Xbox Series S? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Xbox Series S's $299 MSRP.