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PlayStation 5 Slim Disk vs 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 512GB

Xbox Series S 512GB

  • 8-core custom Zen 2 processor.
  • 10 GB RAM in this version.
  • 512 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Weighs 1.93 kg.
KSh 63,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 Slim Disk gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and has more storage (1 TB), 4K video output and more RAM (16 GB), 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
8-core custom Zen 2 processor

Memory

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
16 GB RAM in this version
Xbox Series S
10 GB RAM in this version

Storage

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
1,024 GB storage in this version
Xbox Series S
512 GB storage in this version

Connections

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

Processor

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk
AMD Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads
Xbox Series S
8-core custom Zen 2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation 5 Slim Disk

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 10 GB).
  • 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 processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
Memory16 GB RAM10 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1Wi-Fi 5
PortsFront: 2 USB-C (one Hi-Speed USB, one 10Gbps). Rear: 2 USB-A, 10GbpsHDMI 2.1
Video output and refresh rate4K output1440p gaming

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S 512GB
ModelPlayStation 5 Slim with disc driveXbox Series S 512GB
Product typeHome gaming console with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc driveAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions—6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
Weight—4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S 512GB
ProcessorAMD Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threads8-core custom Zen 2
GraphicsAMD RDNA-based graphicsCustom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz
Storage expansionCompatible M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slot; supported USB extended storageXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S 512GB
Memory16GB GDDR610GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus
Internal storage1TB SSD512GB custom NVMe SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 Slim DiskXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rate4K output; up to 120Hz with compatible game and display; HDMI 2.1 features1440p gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM 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 slotHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.1Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; 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 512GB
Game formatsPS5 Ultra HD Blu-ray game discs and digital downloads; compatible PS4 Blu-ray game discsDigital games; no optical disc drive
Controller supportDualSense wireless controllerXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories
Backward compatibilityCompatible PS4 games; game-specific exceptions apply—

Similarities

  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).

In summary

For most buyers the PlayStation 5 Slim Disk is the better buy; the Xbox Series S makes sense if you want Xbox games with Game Pass.

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