
Xbox One S All-Digital
Score: 71/100
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Score: 83/100Rankings

The Xbox Series X is a high-performance 1 TB digital console delivering true 4K gaming at up to 120 FPS with HDR. Its tower design is bulky and it lacks a disc drive, which may deter users who prefer physical media. Ideal for gamers seeking top-tier performance and ample SSD storage.

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition provides a disc-free 1 TB HDD, internal power supply, and HDR/4K video streaming. Its lack of a disc drive and older hardware limit gaming performance. Perfect for digital-only gamers who prioritize convenience and streaming.
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1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
— | 120 Hzbest | |
— | 1,000 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 4.45 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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Performance(3) | ||
RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
GPU | Custom AMD GPU | Custom RDNA 2 |
CPU | Custom AMD Jaguar | Custom Zen 2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Console Weight (kg) | 0.45 kg | 4.45 kg |

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Professional reviewers agree the All-Digital Xbox One S delivers the same performance as the standard model while offering a cleaner, lighter design for users who have fully embraced digital libraries. They praise the internal power supply and HDR/4K streaming, but caution that the lack of a disc drive and dated hardware make it a marginal upgrade over the disc-equipped version, especially at comparable price points.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of accessing digital games, the value of Game Pass, and the console's compact footprint, often highlighting bundled titles and the included Xbox Live Gold trial. Common complaints focus on the absence of physical media support, rapid storage consumption, and concerns about high data usage during large downloads.

“Easy digital game access, Game Pass value ($1 for 3 months promo noted), Fortnite/Netflix compatibility, compact size, and included 1-month Xbox Live Gold trial.”




Professional reviewers and editors commend the Xbox Series X Digital Edition for its raw computational power, fast SSD I/O, and future-ready HDMI 2.1 features, noting that the tower design feels less imposing in person and that its weight is lighter than older consoles. However, they also flag the lack of a disc drive and the console's sizable footprint as drawbacks for users who value physical media or have limited space.
Everyday users praise the console's rapid load times, robust controller, and ample 1 TB storage, while repeatedly expressing frustration over the bulky tower shape and the inability to play physical discs. Overall sentiment is positive about performance but mixed regarding form factor and media flexibility.