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Microsoft Xbox Series X vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

5.94 in
11.85 in
Microsoft Xbox Series X Game Console
Microsoft Xbox Series X
10.39 in
2.09 in
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Game Console
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
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13
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
0 %
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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 Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Storage1TB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores88
GPU Clock Speed1825.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed3.8 GHz1.6 GHz
GPU nameRDNA 2 ArchitectureAMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
RAM memory16GB8GB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
3D Supportyesyes
Resolutions supported
  • 2160p
  • 1080p
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Controller

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Connection Method
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Weight156.97 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • 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 Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Type of media supportedBlu-rayBlu-ray

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Depth5.94 in11.34 in
Width5.94 in10.39 in
Height11.85 in2.09 in
Weight156.97 oz7.41 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • White

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Wireless networking standard802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)33
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI version2.11.4a

Network

Microsoft Xbox Series XMicrosoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network
App StoreXbox Live MarketplacePlayStation Store

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Microsoft Xbox Series X

          Often compared with Sony PlayStation 4 Slim