While both the Xbox One and Xbox One S play games natively at 1080p, the Xbox One S can upscale games to 4K resolution if you have a 4K TV. That makes for a better picture than 1080p or 720p, although it's not as good as native 4K.

Xbox Series S is designed for disc-free gaming at 1440p (with the ability to upscale to 4K) and you can choose between 512GB SSD or 1TB SSD. And, of course, they're priced differently. Both consoles have the option to expand available custom storage via the Storage Expansion Card. Compare Xbox consoles.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Xbox One S Console.
• Power Adapter.
• HDMI Cable.
• Xbox Controller.
• AC Power Cable.

The Xbox One S might not be powerful enough for gaming on your 4K TV, but it sports thousands of games and 4K media for an affordable price. You can extend its lifespan with cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but seriously, just buy an Xbox Series S instead. For those who want crisp games.

Perhaps the most striking aspect to the Xbox One S is its design. Microsoft has done a superb job of repackaging the Xbox One into a far more compact and attractive chassis that is nearly 40% smaller. Perhaps most impressive of all, however, is the Xbox One S now has the power supply built in.

The benefits of Xbox Series S over the Xbox One include: Next-gen speed and performance. Faster load times. Stunning visuals.

The Pros of the Xbox Series S It is capable of 120FPS gameplay with games that support it and it has the same interface, media apps, and gaming library as its big brother. It comes with a 512GB SSD, although if this is not enough, the console's storage can be expanded with an external SSD.

Xbox One VS Xbox One S: Performance With full support for HDR and 4K upscaling, Xbox One S is comparable to the original Xbox One. It provides better visual effects for games and provides you with a TV that supports HDR; it can even be upgraded to 4K if needed.

Xbox One VS Xbox One S: Performance With full support for HDR and 4K upscaling, Xbox One S is comparable to the original Xbox One. It provides better visual effects for games and provides you with a TV that supports HDR; it can even be upgraded to 4K if needed.

Xbox One VS Xbox One S: Performance With full support for HDR and 4K upscaling, Xbox One S is comparable to the original Xbox One. It provides better visual effects for games and provides you with a TV that supports HDR; it can even be upgraded to 4K if needed.

Xbox One S measures 13.1 x 10.8 x 3.1 inches, and Xbox One measures 11.6 x 8.9 x 2.5 inches. Microsoft has now begun to plug the original Xbox One's external power brick into the Xbox One S. Another huge design difference between these two game consoles is that the Xbox One S can now also stand vertical.

The Xbox One S's GPU (graphics processing unit) is clocked at 914MHz, which is a minor increase over the 853MHz in the original Xbox One.

Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.

Whereas the Xbox One used old, platter-based hard drive technology, all games and saves on an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S are stored on much newer and much faster hardware based on NVMe storage.

As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally. The surprisingly powerful console is also very compact - making it perfect for travel as the world opens up.