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PlayStation 5 Slim Disk vs Microsoft Xbox Series S

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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PlayStation 5 Slim Disk

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk

  • AMD Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threads processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 1,024 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1.
  • 4K output.
KSh 90,000In Stock
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Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

  • Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor.
  • Up to 56 GB RAM.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Compatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards.
  • Video output and refresh rate: 1440p gaming target.
KSh 80,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 Slim Disk gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and has 4K video output, while the Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass.

Performance

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
AMD Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threads processor
Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor

Memory

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
16 GB RAM
Xbox Series S
Up to 56 GB RAM

Connections

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Xbox Series S
Wi-Fi 5

Storage expansion

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
Compatible M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slot
Xbox Series S
Compatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards

Processor

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
AMD Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads
Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).

Xbox Series S

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.

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PriorityPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
PerformanceAMD Zen 2 processorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor
Memory16 GB RAMUp to 56 GB RAM
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1Wi-Fi 5
PortsFront: 2 USB-C (one Hi-Speed USB, one 10Gbps). Rear: 2 USB-A, 10GbpsOne HDMI 2.1 port
Storage expansionCompatible M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slotCompatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards
Video output and refresh rate4K output1440p gaming target

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
Brand—Microsoft
ModelPlayStation 5 Slim with disc driveXbox Series S
Product typeHome gaming console with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc driveDigital home gaming console

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
ProcessorAMD Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threadsCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores
GraphicsAMD RDNA-based graphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 20 compute units, 4 TFLOPS
Storage expansionCompatible M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slot; supported USB extended storageCompatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; USB 3.1 external HDD support; accessories sold separately

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
Memory16GB GDDR610GB GDDR6; 8GB at 224GB/s and 2GB at 56GB/s
Internal storage1TB SSD—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
Video output and refresh rate4K output; up to 120Hz with compatible game and display; HDMI 2.1 features1440p gaming target; up to 120fps in supported games on compatible displays; HDMI VRR, Auto Low Latency Mode and AMD FreeSync
HDR supportHDR; compatible game and display required—
PortsFront: 2 USB-C (one Hi-Speed USB, one 10Gbps). Rear: 2 USB-A, 10Gbps; HDMI output; Ethernet; M.2 expansion slotOne HDMI 2.1 port; three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.1Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio
Ethernet10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T10/100/1000 Ethernet

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S
Game formatsPS5 Ultra HD Blu-ray game discs and digital downloads; compatible PS4 Blu-ray game discsDigital games; physical game discs are not supported
Controller supportDualSense wireless controllerCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessories
Backward compatibilityCompatible PS4 games; game-specific exceptions applyCompatible digital games from the Xbox backward-compatibility catalogue; support is title-specific

Similarities

  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).

In summary

Get the PlayStation 5 Slim Disk if you want PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and 4K video output, or the Xbox Series S if you would rather have Xbox games with Game Pass.

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