Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Black
Score: 75/100
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 1TB Black Console offers a powerful 8-core CPU, 8 GB of GDDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB HDD for a solid 1080p HDR gaming experience, complemented by a DualShock 4 controller and extensive media features. Its drawbacks include lack of 4K support, a noisy fan, and reliance on a mechanical hard drive.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 2.3 GHzbest | |
— | 1,172 MHzbest | |
8 GB | 12 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,024 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
— | 0.25 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 165 Wbest | 245 W |
| ↓ lower better | 3.493 kgbest | 4.54 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
System RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 1024 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | Mechanical HDD | HDD |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | Supported |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 165 W | 245 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.493 kg | 4.54 kg |
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Professional reviewers praised the PS4's powerful 8 GB GDDR5 memory, the ergonomics of the DualShock 4 controller, and the console's balanced design, noting its robust online ecosystem and HDR support while pointing out the absence of 4K and fan noise.
Everyday users love the ample 1 TB storage, the responsive DualShock 4 controller, and the ease of streaming media, often mentioning smooth performance and HDR visuals; common complaints revolve around fan noise, slow loading due to the mechanical HDD, and concerns about long-term drive reliability.
“The 1TB storage is a game-changer - I don't have to delete games every time I download a new one.”
“DualShock 4 is still the best controller I've ever used.”
“Easy to set up, great for streaming Netflix and YouTube too.”
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.
