PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB
Score: 80/100
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 Slim 1TB offers the same performance as the original PS4 in a slimmer, quieter chassis with a larger HDD and modern Wi-Fi. It lacks 4K support and an optical audio port but provides a solid, energy-efficient gaming experience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHzbest | |
— | 1,172 MHzbest | |
8 GB | 12 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
— | 0.25 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 245 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.975 kgbest | 4.54 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.6 GHz | 2.30 GHz |
System RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | Supported |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.975 kg | 4.54 kg |
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Professional reviewers praise the PS4 Slim for its sleek, space-saving chassis, quieter cooling and the addition of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while noting that performance remains identical to the launch PS4 and the loss of the optical audio port is a minor inconvenience.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the console's quiet operation, compact footprint and easy HDD upgrade, though many lament the missing optical audio output and occasionally note warm temperatures during long sessions.
“Much quieter than my old PS4.”
“Fits perfectly under my TV stand.”
“Love the 5 GHz Wi-Fi - no more lag during online matches.”
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.
