Microsoft Xbox One 1TB Matte Black
Score: 79/100Xbox One S
Score: 40/100Rankings
The renewed Xbox One 1 TB Special Edition offers generous storage and solid media features, but it still carries the original's bulk and lacks modern HDR/4K gaming. It's a good refurbished option for budget-focused gamers and media-center users.
The Xbox One S refines the original One with a slimmer design, 4K video playback, HDR support, and an internal power supply, delivering a solid multimedia and gaming experience.
| Attribute | | Xbox One S |
|---|---|---|
1.75 GHzbest | 1.75 GHzbest | |
— | 914 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,024 GBbest | 500 GB | |
0.25 years | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.17 kg | 4.1 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | Xbox One S |
|---|---|---|
Display(1) | ||
HDR Support | false | true |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 1024 GB | 500 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Version | 1.4b | 2.0a |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 5.17 kg | 4.1 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers note the original Xbox One remains functional but is outclassed by the One S and One X in size, power efficiency, HDR and 4K gaming. Renewed units are viewed positively when certified.
Users praise the console's performance, large storage and sleek matte-black design, while many are disappointed by the missing HDR and native 4K gaming.
Professional reviewers commend the Xbox One line for its robust controller, strong multimedia features, and especially the One X's top-tier performance, while noting early-generation drawbacks such as the bulky Kinect and a memory architecture that lagged behind the PS4.
Everyday users love the comfort of the controller, the seamless backward compatibility, and the all-in-one entertainment experience, but they frequently complain about the forced Kinect, the large footprint of the original console, mandatory game installs, and occasional HDMI-in issues.
“Works like new with no performance issues”
“Appreciation for the 1 TB storage, especially for families or users with large game libraries”
“Some users expected HDR or 4K gaming support and were disappointed upon discovery of limitations”
