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Microsoft Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X Digital

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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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Xbox Series X Digital 1TB

Xbox Series X Digital 1TB

  • 8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 1,024 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Weighs 3.58 kg.
KSh 98,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series X Digital is the better buy: it has much more powerful graphics (52 vs 20 compute units) for games and creative apps and 4K video output.

Performance

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor
Xbox Series X Digital
8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT processor

Memory

Xbox Series S
Up to 56 GB RAM
Xbox Series X Digital
16 GB RAM

Ports

Xbox Series S
One HDMI 2.1 port
Xbox Series X Digital
HDMI 2.1

Processor

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores
Xbox Series X Digital
8-core custom Zen 2, 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz

Graphics

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
Xbox Series X Digital
Custom RDNA 2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series S

  • Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor.
  • Up to 56 GB RAM.

Xbox Series X Digital

  • Much more powerful graphics: 52 compute units (vs 20).
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital
PerformanceCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
MemoryUp to 56 GB RAM16 GB RAM
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 portHDMI 2.1
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target4K gaming
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores8-core custom Zen 2, 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPUCustom RDNA 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital Edition 1TB
Product typeDigital home gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Dimensions—15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1cm
Weight—7.9lb (Digital Edition)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 20 compute units, 4 TFLOPSCustom RDNA 2; 12 TFLOPS, 52 compute units at 1.825GHz
Storage expansionCompatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; USB 3.1 external HDD support; accessories sold separatelyXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Memory10GB GDDR6; 8GB at 224GB/s and 2GB at 56GB/s16GB GDDR6; 320-bit bus
Internal storage—1TB custom NVMe SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target; up to 120fps in supported games on compatible displays; HDMI VRR, Auto Low Latency Mode and AMD FreeSync4K gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 port; three USB 3.1 Gen 1 portsHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radioDual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio
Ethernet10/100/1000 Ethernet10/100/1000 Ethernet

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Game formatsDigital games; physical game discs are not supportedDigital games; no optical disc drive
Controller supportCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessoriesXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories
Backward compatibilityCompatible digital games from the Xbox backward-compatibility catalogue; support is title-specific—

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Xbox platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 120 fps.
  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).
  • Same ethernet: 10/100/1000 Ethernet.

In summary

The Xbox Series X Digital is the better buy for almost everyone, with much more powerful graphics for games and creative apps and 4K video output.

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