PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB
Score: 80/100
Xbox One X 1TB
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Xbox One X delivers the most powerful hardware of the original generation, with a 1 TB HDD and HDR-capable media playback, but it still lacks native 4K gaming and carries a bulky chassis. It suits users who value multimedia features and backward compatibility over cutting-edge graphics.
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 | 1.75 GHzbest | |
— | 853 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,000 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.975 kgbest | 3.81 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.6 GHz | 1.75 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 1000 GB | 1024 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11n |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.975 kg | 3.81 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Reviewers commend the polished interface, solid graphics and multimedia features, but criticize the bulky chassis, lack of native 4K/HDR gaming and the resource-heavy Kinect.
Users love the comfortable controller, ample storage and backward compatibility, yet lament the missing 4K/HDR gaming and the cumbersome external power brick.
“Much quieter than my old PS4.”
“Fits perfectly under my TV stand.”
“Love the 5 GHz Wi-Fi - no more lag during online matches.”
