Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Black
Score: 75/100Xbox One S
Score: 40/100Rankings
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
— | 1.75 GHzbest | |
— | 914 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,024 GBbest | 500 GB | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 165 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.493 kgbest | 4.1 kg |
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| Attribute | | Xbox One S |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 1024 GB | 500 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.493 kg | 4.1 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.
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.
“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.”
