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Xbox Series X Digital vs Xbox Series S

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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 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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PS5 Slim Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited EditionKSh 108,000
PS5 Slim Digital 30th Anniversary Limited EditionKSh 111,000
Nintendo Switch LiteKSh 29,500
Nintendo Switch 2KSh 69,000
PlayStation 5 ProKSh 131,000
Xbox Series XKSh 89,000
Xbox Series SKSh 80,000
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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series X Digital is the higher model in the range and has more storage (1 TB) and much more powerful graphics (52 vs 20 compute units) for games and creative apps, while the Xbox Series S is lighter (1.93 kg).

Performance

Xbox Series X Digital
8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT processor
Xbox Series S
8-core custom Zen 2 processor

Memory

Xbox Series X Digital
16 GB RAM in this version
Xbox Series S
10 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Xbox Series X Digital
1,024 GB storage in this version
Xbox Series S
512 GB storage in this version

Weight

Xbox Series X Digital
3.58 kg
Xbox Series S
1.93 kg

Processor

Xbox Series X Digital
8-core custom Zen 2, 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz
Xbox Series S
8-core custom Zen 2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series X Digital

  • Higher model in the same range (Series X vs Series S).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Much more powerful graphics: 52 compute units (vs 20).
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 10 GB).

Xbox Series S

  • Lighter: 1.93 kg (vs 3.58 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 63,000 (vs KSh 98,000).

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXbox Series X DigitalXbox Series S
Performance8-core custom Zen 2 processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
Memory16 GB RAM10 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Weight3.58 kg1.93 kg
Video output and refresh rate4K gaming1440p gaming
Processor8-core custom Zen 2, 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT8-core custom Zen 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
ModelXbox Series X Digital Edition 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Product typeAll-digital home gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1cm6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
Weight7.9lb (Digital Edition)4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Processor8-core custom Zen 2; 3.8GHz or 3.6GHz with SMT8-core custom Zen 2
GraphicsCustom RDNA 2; 12 TFLOPS, 52 compute units at 1.825GHzCustom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz
Storage expansionXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDDXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Memory16GB GDDR6; 320-bit bus10GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus
Internal storage1TB custom NVMe SSD512GB custom NVMe SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rate4K gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync1440p gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync
PortsHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; EthernetHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; 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 X Digital 1TBXbox Series S 512GB
Game formatsDigital games; no optical disc driveDigital games; no optical disc drive
Controller supportXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessoriesXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Xbox platform.
  • Both use the 8-core custom Zen 2 processor.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both reach up to 120 fps.
  • Both use GDDR6 (memory).

In summary

For most buyers the Xbox Series X Digital is the better buy; the Xbox Series S makes sense if you want a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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