PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB
Score: 76/100Xbox One S
Score: 40/100Rankings
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.
The Xbox One S refines the original One with a slimmer design, 4K video playback, HDR support, and an internal power supply, delivering a solid multimedia and gaming experience.
| Attribute | | Xbox One S |
|---|---|---|
2.1 GHzbest | 1.75 GHz | |
— | 914 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 310 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kgbest | 4.1 kg |
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| Attribute | | Xbox One S |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Backward Compatibility | false | true |
Performance(1) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 1.75 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 1000 GB | 500 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0a |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.3 kg | 4.1 kg |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the Xbox One line for its robust controller, strong multimedia features, and especially the One X's top-tier performance, while noting early-generation drawbacks such as the bulky Kinect and a memory architecture that lagged behind the PS4.
Everyday users love the comfort of the controller, the seamless backward compatibility, and the all-in-one entertainment experience, but they frequently complain about the forced Kinect, the large footprint of the original console, mandatory game installs, and occasional HDMI-in issues.
“"a night-and-day difference" in image quality when playing enhanced titles”
“"It's loud"”
“"Bigger than expected"”
