Microsoft Xbox series S vs. Xbox series X: Specifications and all else

Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S share significant differences in terms of resolution, storage, and graphics processing architecture
The image shows the Xbox Series X (Left) and the Xbox Series S (Right) placed on a table. — Xbox
The image shows the Xbox Series X (Left) and the Xbox Series S (Right) placed on a table. — Xbox

Designed and developed by Microsoft in 2001, the Xbox is an immensely renowned and the best high-end gaming console system you will come across in today’s diverse world of console gaming.

Both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S rank at the pinnacle when compared to other competent console game systems, and are evaluated on the basis of hardware and the performance they offer to top-tier gamers.

Xbox series S vs. Xbox series X specs

SpecsXbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Storage

1TB with Custom SSD Internal Storage

512GB/1TB with Custom SSD Internal Storage
Ports and connectivity

3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.1 out, 802.11ac dual-band wireless, and 1Gbps Ethernet

3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.1 out, 802.11ac dual-band wireless, and 1Gbps Ethernet
Minimum Frame Rate60FPS
60FPS
Maximum Frame Rate
120PS
120PS
Processor

12 Teraflops processing power

4 Teraflops processing power
Resolution4K
1440p
Optical Disc Drive

4K UHD, Blu-ray Drive

Games

Play physical game discs and digital games

Disc-free gaming
Video

Up to 8K, with High Dynamic Range, Variable Refresh Rates, Auto Low-Latency Mode, and Dolby Vision

Up to 8K, with High Dynamic Range, Variable Refresh Rates, Auto Low-Latency Mode, and Dolby Vision
Audio

DTS 5.1, DOLBY Digital 5.1 Dolby TrueHD with Atmos Windows Sonic

DTS 5.1, DOLBY Digital 5.1 Dolby TrueHD with Atmos Windows Sonic

Dimensions

15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm

6.5cm x 15.1cm x 27.5cm

Weight9.8lbs
4.25lbs
Price$499.99$299.99

Although the Xbox Series X is the better powerhouse of gaming prowess, both the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X are exemplary and a pioneer of current-generation gaming which is seen prevailing rapidly with widespread popularity in the modern day’s gaming sphere.

While these sleek-looking, console gaming beasts with appeasing designs have a lot in common, these two are remarkably distinctive from each other with differences ranging from resolution, storage, and graphics processing architecture, to the prices and build designs. However, the Xbox Series X may not be a subtle addition to your gaming setup if you're looking for a console with a flat and horizontal shape.

If you’re perplexed ahead of deciding whether you should upgrade from the Xbox Series S to the Xbox Series X, above is the table comprising the major differences between these two.

Moreover, the commonly shared characteristics of both of the consoles include: 

  • Live streaming and recording clips in 4K resolution at 60FPS
  • Digital games
  • Game saving
  • Safe backups in the cloud
  • Pre-installed the latest digital games.