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Microsoft Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X Digital

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Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X

  • Custom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU; 3.8GHz, or 3.6GHz with SMT processor.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Compatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards.
  • Video output and refresh rate: 4K gaming target.
KSh 89,000In 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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Xbox Series S 512GBKSh 63,000
Xbox Series SKSh 80,000
Nintendo Switch-OLED ModelKSh 49,000
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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series X is a home gaming console, while the Xbox Series X Digital is an all-digital home gaming console; the Xbox Series X costs KSh 9,000 less.

Performance

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

Memory

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

Ports

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

Processor

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

Graphics

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series X

  • Lower price: KSh 89,000 (vs KSh 98,000).

Xbox Series X Digital

  • 8-core custom Zen 2 processor.
  • 16 GB RAM.
  • 1 TB storage.
  • Weighs 3.58 kg.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXbox Series XXbox Series X Digital
PerformanceCustom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM16 GB RAM
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 portHDMI 2.1
Video output and refresh rate4K gaming target4K gaming
ProcessorCustom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU8-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 XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series XXbox Series X Digital Edition 1TB
Product typeHome gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Dimensions15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1 cm15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1cm
Weight—7.9lb (Digital Edition)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
ProcessorCustom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU; 3.8GHz, or 3.6GHz with SMT8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 52 compute units, 12 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 XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Memory16GB GDDR6; 10GB at 560GB/s and 6GB at 336GB/s16GB GDDR6; 320-bit bus
Internal storage—1TB custom NVMe SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Video output and refresh rate4K 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 XXbox Series X Digital 1TB
Controller supportCompatible Xbox Series X|S and most Xbox One controllers and accessoriesXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories
Game formats—Digital games; no optical disc drive

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Xbox platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both output 4K video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 120 fps.
  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).

In summary

Get the Xbox Series X if you want a home gaming console, or the Xbox Series X Digital if you want an all-digital home gaming console.

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