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Microsoft Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series S 512GB

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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 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 Xbox Series S is a digital home gaming console, while the Xbox Series S 512GB is an all-digital home gaming console.

Performance

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor
Xbox Series S 512GB
8-core custom Zen 2 processor

Memory

Xbox Series S
Up to 56 GB RAM
Xbox Series S 512GB
10 GB RAM

Ports

Xbox Series S
One HDMI 2.1 port
Xbox Series S 512GB
HDMI 2.1

Processor

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores
Xbox Series S 512GB
8-core custom Zen 2

Graphics

Xbox Series S
Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
Xbox Series S 512GB
Custom RDNA 2

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PriorityXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
PerformanceCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
MemoryUp to 56 GB RAM10 GB RAM
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 portHDMI 2.1
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target1440p gaming
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores8-core custom Zen 2
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPUCustom RDNA 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
Product typeDigital home gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions—6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
Weight—4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores8-core custom Zen 2
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 20 compute units, 4 TFLOPSCustom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz
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 S 512GB
Memory10GB GDDR6; 8GB at 224GB/s and 2GB at 56GB/s10GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus
Internal storage—512GB custom NVMe SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target; up to 120fps in supported games on compatible displays; HDMI VRR, Auto Low Latency Mode and AMD FreeSync1440p 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 S 512GB
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 output 1440p video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 120 fps.
  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).

In summary

Get the Xbox Series S if you want a digital home gaming console, or the Xbox Series S 512GB if you want an all-digital home gaming console.

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