Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB
Score: 91/100
Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Xbox One X is Microsoft's premium 2017 console delivering true 4K gaming, HDR, and a 4K Blu-ray player. It offers a powerful GPU, ample memory, and broad backward compatibility, though it is bulky and lacks a disc drive for Kinect.
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.
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1,024 GBbest | 1,024 GBbest | |
2.3 GHzbest | 1.75 GHz | |
1,172 MHzbest | 914 MHz | |
12 GBbest | 8 GB | |
40best | — | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
1best | 1best | |
245 Wbest | — |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.3 GHz | 1.75 GHz |
GPU Clock Speed (MHz) | 1172 MHz | 914 MHz |
System Memory (RAM) (GB) | 12 GB | 8 GB |
Display(1) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.0b | 2.0a |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Storage(1) | ||
Expandable Storage Support | true | false |
Power & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.445 kg | 0.454 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the Xbox One X for its powerful hardware, true 4K output, and robust media capabilities, calling it a console built for the next decade.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the visual leap to 4K, faster load times, and the ability to play older Xbox titles with enhanced quality, while noting the console's size, weight, and limited 4K game library.
“Everything looks amazing in 4K”
“All my games load faster and run smoother”
“Best value in gaming”
Choose the Xbox One S for a more compact, budget-friendly console if native 4K gaming and Blu-ray playback aren't essential.
Opt for the One X if you want top-tier graphics and native 4K; the All-Digital is better for budget-conscious digital-only users.
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.
