Microsoft Xbox One 500GB
Score: 58/100
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 Xbox One 500 GB (Renewed) is a refurbished version of the original 2013 console, offering solid controller ergonomics, broad backward compatibility, and native Blu-ray playback. Its older hardware, limited storage, and external power brick make it less suitable for current-generation gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
— | 1.75 GHzbest | |
— | 914 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.2 kg | 0.454 kgbest |
0.25 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 1024 GB |
Power & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 0.454 kg |
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Professional reviewers highlighted the Xbox One's ambitious multitasking, triple-OS design and strong controller, noting the HDMI input as a forward-thinking feature, but criticized the DDR3 memory bandwidth and bulk.
Everyday users love the comfort of the controller, the ability to play legacy Xbox titles, and the reliable performance of renewed units. Common complaints focus on limited internal storage, slow load times, and the noisy external power brick.
“an extension of my hand”
“Always running out of space”
“a brick”
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.
