PlayStation 4 500GB
Score: 64/100
Microsoft Xbox One 1TB Matte Black
Score: 79/100Rankings
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 PlayStation 4 500 GB model offers a solid library of exclusive games, VR support and a user-friendly UI, but it lacks modern 4K/HDR capabilities and its storage can feel cramped.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.6 GHz | 1.75 GHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
500 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.001 kgbest | 5.17 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Backward Compatibility | false | true |
Performance(1) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.6 GHz | 1.75 GHz |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 500 GB | 1024 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | 1.4b |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.001 kg | 5.17 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the PS4 for its clean, elegant UI, strong launch lineup, and developer-friendly hardware that delivered solid performance and high-quality exclusives. Criticisms focused on early-stage missing second-screen features, limited social tools, and lingering worries about always-online requirements.
Everyday users consistently praise the console's value, reliability, and the quality of its exclusive games, noting its ease of setup and family-friendly nature. Common complaints revolve around fan noise, the cramped 500 GB storage, a loose controller charging cable, and age-related wear such as disc-drive or HDMI issues.
“great performance for the price”
“Simple setup”
“It gets loud when playing for long sessions”
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.
