Microsoft Xbox One 500GB Kinect
Score: 62/100
Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is a disc-free version of the One S, offering the same 1 TB storage and 4K HDR streaming capabilities in a sleek, compact chassis. It targets digital-first gamers but lacks a physical media drive and any performance improvements over the standard model.
The original Xbox One with Kinect offers a full media hub experience, strong backward compatibility, and voice-controlled features, but its size, power brick, and lack of native 4K gaming make it less appealing for modern gamers.
| Attribute | Microsoft Xbox One 500GB Kinect | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
1.75 GHzbest | 1.75 GHzbest | |
853 MHz | 914 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
1best | 1best | |
220 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.2 kg | 0.454 kgbest |
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| Attribute | Microsoft Xbox One 500GB Kinect | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
GPU Clock Speed (MHz) | 853 MHz | 914 MHz |
Display(2) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 4K upscaling | 4K UHD |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.0a |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 1024 GB |
Expandable Storage Support | true | false |
Power & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 0.454 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the Xbox One's ambition as a media hub and its Kinect capabilities, while noting the cluttered dashboard and lack of native 4K gaming.
Users love the all-in-one entertainment setup and Kinect's voice control, but complain about the bulky design, hot power brick, and limited usable storage.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the console's solid 1 TB storage, 4K streaming, and bundled games, but criticize its price relative to the disc-equipped Xbox One S and the lack of any performance gain.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth performance, ample storage, and compact design, especially for households that stream 4K content and rely on digital purchases. The most common complaints revolve around the missing disc drive, limited upgradeability, and occasional controller reliability problems.
“Best all-in-one entertainment system”
“It took time to set up, but now it's my living room hub. I use it for games, movies, and even Skype calls with family.”
“Runs smooth, no game disks required. Everything is downloaded.”
