PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB
Score: 76/100
Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Xbox One X is Microsoft's flagship console, delivering native 4K gaming, HDR, and a powerful 6 TFLOPS GPU, making it the top performer of the Xbox One generation.
The PlayStation 4 Pro adds a more powerful GPU, 4K upscaling, HDR10 and improved VR performance to the PS4 platform, but it is bulkier, louder and consumes more power, and it still lacks native 4K Blu-ray playback.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHzbest | |
— | 1,172 MHzbest | |
8 GB | 12 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 310 W | 245 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kgbest | 4.54 kg |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Backward Compatibility | false | true |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 2.30 GHz |
System RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | Supported |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0b |
Warranty & Power(2) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Power Consumption (W) | 310 W | 245 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.3 kg | 4.54 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the PS4 Pro for delivering solid 4K and HDR experiences, a richer game library and improved VR performance, while noting its bulkier chassis and the absence of UHD Blu-ray support as key drawbacks.
Everyday users love the visual jump and 4K streaming capabilities, especially on HDR TVs, but many complain about the loud fan, larger footprint, and the fact that most games are only upscaled rather than true 4K.
“"a night-and-day difference" in image quality when playing enhanced titles”
“"It's loud"”
“"Bigger than expected"”
Choose the PS4 Pro for an affordable 4K upgrade with VR and a larger library; choose Xbox One X if native 4K and Blu-ray playback are top priorities
Professional reviewers hailed the Xbox One X as the most powerful console of its generation, praising its native 4K rendering, HDR support, and quiet thermal design, while noting the lack of exclusive titles and steep price as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the console's speed, visual upgrades on 4K displays, quiet operation, and the inclusion of a 4K Blu-ray player, but many express disappointment over the high cost, limited benefit on 1080p TVs, and the absence of new exclusive games.
