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Microsoft Xbox Series S vs PlayStation PS5 Slim Digital Edition

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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PS5 Slim Digital Edition

PS5 Slim Digital Edition

  • Video output and refresh rate: 4K TV gaming.
  • HDR support: HDR with compatible games and displays.
  • DualSense wireless controller.
KSh 95,000In Stock

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PlayStation 5 ProKSh 131,000
Xbox Series XKSh 89,000
Nintendo Switch 2KSh 69,000
PS5 Slim Digital 30th Anniversary Limited EditionKSh 111,000
PS5 Slim Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited EditionKSh 108,000
Xbox Series X Digital 1TBKSh 98,000
Xbox Series S 512GBKSh 63,000
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Our quick verdict

The PS5 Slim Digital Edition gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and has 4K video output, while the Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series S

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.

PS5 Slim Digital Edition

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target4K TV gaming
Controller supportCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessoriesDualSense wireless controller

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
Product typeDigital home gaming consoleGaming Console

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores—
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 20 compute units, 4 TFLOPS—
Storage expansionCompatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; USB 3.1 external HDD support; accessories sold separately—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
Memory10GB GDDR6; 8GB at 224GB/s and 2GB at 56GB/s—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
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 TV gaming; up to 120 fps with 120 Hz output in supported games
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 port; three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports—
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio—
Ethernet10/100/1000 Ethernet—
HDR support—HDR with compatible games and displays

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPS5 Slim Digital Edition
Game formatsDigital games; physical game discs are not supportedDigital PS5 games and compatible digital PS4 games
Controller supportCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessoriesDualSense wireless controller
Backward compatibilityCompatible digital games from the Xbox backward-compatibility catalogue; support is title-specificCompatible PS4 games

Similarities

  • Both reach up to 120 fps.

In summary

Get the PS5 Slim Digital Edition if you want PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and 4K video output, or the Xbox Series S if you would rather have Xbox games with Game Pass.

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