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Microsoft Xbox One vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

13.5 in
3.15 in
Microsoft Xbox One Game Console
Microsoft Xbox One
10.39 in
2.09 in
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Game Console
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Editiorial reviews
21
4.1 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
13
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
41
3.8 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
4 %
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores88
GPU Clock Speed853.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed1.75 GHz1.6 GHz
CPU model8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar Processor
  • 8 Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
  • 8 cores
GPU nameCustom AMD Radeon Graphics ProcessorAMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
RAM memory8GB8GB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
3D Supportyesyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Controller

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Number of controllers included11
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Vibration
Motion DetectionGyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Playstation Eye
Connection Method
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Number of supported wireless controllers84
Weight98.77 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES

Features

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Accessories includedGameGame
Type of media supportedBlu-rayBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Depth10.35 in11.34 in
Width13.5 in10.39 in
Height3.15 in2.09 in
Weight98.77 oz7.41 oz

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB Inputs32
Number of USB 2.0 ports00
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)33
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI outputs21
HDMI version1.41.4a
Number of connection ports32

Network

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network
Social features
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Skype
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
App StoreXbox Live MarketplacePlayStation Store

Pros & Cons

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