Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Black
Score: 75/100
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1.75 GHzbest | |
— | 853 MHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,024 GBbest | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 165 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.493 kgbest | 3.81 kg |
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Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | Mechanical HDD | HDD |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11n |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.493 kg | 3.81 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.”
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.
