PS4 or Xbox One

Every computer game lover is at least a little familiar with various game consoles, including the most trendy ones today.

Today in the world there are a huge number of different brands of game consoles, but many prefer proven brands. There are only two of them - Playstation and XBOX.

Each of the two brands has its own remarkable features that set them apart from other consoles. And therefore, it is quite difficult to make a choice between their two modern consoles, PS4 and XBOX One.

In this article we will tell you which is better – Xbox One or PS4, and we will also figure out how they differ and how to choose the right game console.

Which is better – Xbox One or PS4

Comparative analysis of set-top boxes

2013, first quarter. Microsoft and Sony, in a state of pursuit of quality, are putting forward two new game consoles. Each of them was good in its own way. But six years have passed. This time was more than enough to determine the difference in the power of these two game consoles.

The specialists of the website Obzor-expert.com have summarized this difference in table form for ease of consideration. Let’s immediately note what they have in common. Firstly, both consoles have the same amount of RAM (8 GB). Secondly, both models can be controlled using your voice. Thirdly, there is a built-in drive where you can insert a DVD or Blu-Ray disc.

Now let's move on to the difference between the consoles.

Table No. 1. Difference between PS 4 and Xbox One

Characteristic	Sony Playstation 4	Xbox One
Used for video games/software from all RAM (8 GB)	7 GB for games/1 GB for software	5 GB for games / 3 GB for software
CPU	AMD Jaguar (8x1.6 GHz)	AMD APU (8x1.75 GHz)
Graphics core	AMD Radeon GPU	AMD Radeon GPU
Network connection method	Gigabit Ethernet (10-1000 Mbps). WI-FI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth module.	Gigabit Ethernet (10-1000 Mbps). WI-FI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Gamepad	Wireless DualShock 4. Rechargeable.	Wireless Microsoft Xbox Controller. Runs on replaceable batteries.
Video output	HDMI input and output. S/PDIF.	HDMI input and output. S/PDIF.
Weight, kg)	02.08.2019	03.02.2019
Dimensions (mm)	275×53×305	333×274×80
Do you need the Internet on a permanent basis?	No.	Yes, for updates.
Number of USB 3.0 connectors	2	3

The technical characteristics of the consoles are quite impressive.
All the characteristics above, we hope, will help you understand for yourself what is best to take for yourself in the future. It's interesting that Xbox can already be considered a winner, although it still has better versions.

In many ways, the consoles are similar. But their main difference is the price.

Which is better - PS4 or Xbox One? Comparative analysis of set-top boxes

Back in early 2013, two well-known corporations, SONY and Microsoft, released new gaming devices. Over the course of five years, users managed to determine the significant difference between the two priority set-top boxes and determined the best purchase. To determine in detail the capabilities of the devices, the technical equipment table will help.

Characteristic	Sony Playstation 4	Xbox One
RAM	8 GB
Used for video games Used for software	7 GB 1 GB	5 GB 3 GB
CPU	8-core. AMD Jaguar, 1.6 GHz	8-core. APU, 1.75 GHz
Network connection	Gigabit Ethernet with a range from 10 to 100. Bluetooth connectivity.	Gigabit Ethernet with a speed of no more than 1 GB. Wireless Wi-Fi network connection.
Controller	Wireless and rechargeable.	Wireless, powered by replaceable batteries.
AV connector	HDMI/digital output.	HDMI/Digital Output and Input.
Media formats	DVD, MPEG-4, AVI, MP3, JPEG, PNG.	DVD, WMA, photo, CD, MP3, WAV.
Availability of a video camera	There is a PlayStation® Camera with a frame rate of up to 60 frames/sec.	There is Kinect 2.0 HD format. Ability to take photographs in the dark.
Voice control	Eat
Device weight	2.8 kg	3.2 kg
Dimensions	275×53×305 mm	333×274×80 mm
Built-in drive	Blu-Ray (x6)/DVD
Permanent network (Internet)	Not necessary.	For regular updates.
USB 3.0 port	2	3
Estimated cost	17,000−23,000 rub.	14,000−19,000 rub.

The listed characteristics will allow you to decide for yourself which is better - PlayStation or Xbox - for home use. Despite some similarities in the technical characteristics of both consoles, their prices differ significantly.

Previous device models differed well from each other in terms of performance, so there was no need to choose which was better - Xbox 360 or PS3 - since PS was an ideal alternative.

PS4 or Xbox One: which is better in terms of appearance

Compared to the previous version of Xbox One, Xbox 360, the new version has acquired more impressive dimensions, unlike its predecessor Xbox 360. The device looks like a “big black box”.

The Xbox One's power supply is quite large, and it also needs to be turned on and off, so it won't be possible to hide it.

Xbox One looks quite good in appearance, but its power supply is quite large

When we talk about PS4, you can immediately see what an elegant design the console has, what a streamlined shape it has. Such a console can be placed anywhere in the room - thanks to its stylish modern design, it will only decorate the room.

This game console comes with an electric cable, which is made in black, and it is smaller in size, which is much more convenient and aesthetically pleasing.

Both devices look significantly different

Appearance and ergonomics

Microsoft's Xbox One is a fairly large device - an imposing black monolith in your room. The PS4 is sleeker, slimmer, and much less likely to take over the space around your TV or monitor. And the PS4 doesn’t weigh that much: 2.75 kg versus 3.56 kg for the Xbox. Although, in principle, both consoles have similar stern masculine features. The ports on the PS4 are located more hidden, which has a positive effect on the design, but complicates their use - it is quite difficult to insert cables into the rear ones.

The Xbox One has a hefty power supply that needs to be turned on and off. This makes it much more difficult to manage cables neatly, as it requires space and is not too difficult to access to plug in. The PS4, on the other hand, has one power cable that plugs directly into an outlet. There are no bulky power supplies at all, which means, for example, moving the console from room to room is much easier.

The Xbox is favored by lower energy consumption - 66 W versus 76 for Sony, as well as almost silent operation (under heavy load on the PS4 processor, it sometimes makes noise like a vacuum cleaner).

In terms of gamepads, both Sony and Microsoft did not invent anything radically new; everything here is the same as in previous models - the Xbox has a more massive gamepad with an asymmetrical arrangement of sticks, and Sony has the DualShock, familiar to many since childhood, with two “mushrooms” on the bottom edges. It is worth noting that not so long ago Microsoft updated their controllers, adding the built-in high-capacity battery that the Dualshock already had (the first version had batteries), as well as a 3.5 mm headset jack. The PlayStation 4 controller additionally has an indicator light, a touchpad (small touchpad) and a small speaker. These "chips" are used in games such as GTA 5, if you are being chased by local authorities, the Dualshock will glow red and blue, and a police wave will be heard through the speaker. In terms of ergonomics, both controllers are at the same, high level, so the choice here will be purely individual.

Comparison of Xbox One and PS4 configurations

Both consoles have even the basic configuration that is quite interesting. There are also limited editions of both consoles: the device can be painted in a different color, like the gamepad. It looks quite nice, but it also costs more.

Let's take a closer look at the configuration of both consoles.

Table No. 2. Comparison of the basic set of PS4 and Xbox One

PS4 bundle	What's included in Xbox One
Game console. It has a built-in hard drive of 500 GB.	A game console with a touch Kinect of impressive dimensions.
HDMI-HDMI cable. They can connect the set-top box to a TV or PC monitor - HDMI.
Power cable for connecting to a 220 V outlet.	Power supply with switch and necessary cables.
Dualshock 4 wireless gamepad. In addition, it comes with a microUSB cable for charging.	Microsoft Xbox One Controller. Runs on regular batteries.
Detailed instruction manual and warranty card. This will simplify the operation of the game console.
PlayStation Plus is a service with which games can be downloaded for free for a month. Subscription renewal is possible.	Xbox Game Pass, with which you can download games that will be always available. Subscription renewal is possible.
A mono headset for communicating with other gamers over the network while playing single and online games.	Headset for talking with players online.

The equipment of both consoles is quite rich - no one has any complaints about this

About the work of Playstation and Xbox

From the interface point of view, experts from Obzor-Expert.com can say the following: with the software of the consoles, not everything is as smooth as it seems and as Sony and Microsoft initially stated.

User reviews indicate that the software on the consoles regularly crashes, does not work well, and can reboot. But the whole point is the lack of updates. After them, as a rule, the operation of the software improves.

In addition, users are confused by the strange tendency for frequent reboots on the Xbox One. Therefore, this console clearly loses here.

Both consoles have problems with the software, but with the release of each new firmware they become less and less

Playstation or Xbox: which is better in terms of interface parameters

Evaluating the interface, analysts determined that the software is not as smooth as the manufacturer claims. Based on user reviews, we can safely judge that there are regular crashes in programs and spontaneous reboots of the Xbox one device. It is this problem that worries the modern user and makes him think about whether it is better to buy an Xbox One or a PS4.

In this regard, everything is much simpler for the Sony console. The device has a lightweight custom Russian-language interface system. This allows you to browse the game menu using a traditional analog stick. This idea of the program allows children from 6 years of age to use the gaming device.

The interface parameters also determine the comfort of using the system.

There are nuances for correction in programming the PS4 system. For example, applications that were recently used are not available in the corresponding menu. Games are still on Netflix.

About management

The input device is an important part of the set-top box, without which it cannot do without. This is the joystick, which should be considered for both game consoles. The first one has a Dualshock 4, which is significantly different from its previous version. Dualshock 4 has become sleeker, more beautiful, with new features, and it is a little larger in size. Additionally, this joystick has a touchpad that can be used for gaming. It is also possible to install a voice control utility, which is not included in the basic configuration. There is support for various Move controllers and cameras, which also support previous console models.

Support for a large number of controllers on PS4 is a significant plus for gamers

Reviews and prices for Sony Dualshock 4

The second console uses the Xbox One Controller gamepad as a control device. Compared to the previous version, it has become better, more convenient, and more ergonomic. And most importantly, this model has rechargeable batteries.

Reviews and prices for Microsoft Xbox One Controller

In addition, the latest version of the gamepad has added a “d-pad”. The new version also has additional keys that make it easier to interact with something during games or other actions.

The result is as follows: both input devices look neat and are easy to interact with. The design of the gamepads is made so that the gamepad does not slip in your hands and that the buttons are easy to access.

Without gamepads it is simply impossible to control the console

Graphics and image PS4 and Xbox One - comparison

To compare both game consoles, we took a computer game like Grand Theft Auto V, or simply GTA V. We chose it because it can load the console quite well with high graphics quality.

First, let's compare the performance of the PS4. Experts from Obzor-Expert.com immediately note the following: the game runs better on PS4 and displays higher resolution. Let's look at all the features of GTA V on this console.

FPS – from 30 to 60 fps.
Resolution – 1080p.
Fine image details, clear boundaries of objects, synchronization of video and sound - all this is clearly visible.

The game works well on PS4.
Now let's move on to Xbox One, or more precisely to its work with GTA V. The game on Xbox One looks like this.

FPS – from 30 to 60 fps.
Resolution – 720p, can be increased to 900p.
Motion picture quality is relatively good.

Everything works just as well on the Xbox One, albeit with fewer bells and whistles.
In general, if we consider the graphical capabilities of the consoles, they have a big difference. The more advanced versions of consoles – Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, which will be discussed later, have an even greater difference. The main thing to know about them is that they support 4K resolution. In addition, the technical parameters also differ significantly from the basic versions.

In 2020, the companies, by the way, vouched for updating previous versions of consoles, PS4 Slim and Xbox One S, which are the middle link between the younger and older models.

Xbox One vs PS4: “filling” and design

As we said above, both Xbox One and PS4 have two separate hardware versions.

The Xbox One S improves on the design of the original Xbox One, reducing the weight of the device and replacing the giant power supply with an internal power source. Also unlike the previous X-box, the Xbox One S includes a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player - it can upscale 1080p games to 4K, but only if you have a TV that supports this resolution.

The Xbox One X is slightly heavier than the Xbox One S, but it's still significantly smaller than the original next-gen X-Box. In addition, it is much more powerful than its predecessor. And it also has a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player, which even the most sophisticated PlayStation (the Pro one) cannot boast of. In addition, after the release of Xbox One X, Microsoft actually took away the title of “most powerful console” from Sony.

@xbox

Now let's move on to the features of "Sonya's children". The PS4 Slim is the smallest mainstream one in existence and serves as the base PlayStation 4 for most consumers - often replacing the original PS 4 entirely. It doesn't even support 4K resolution for video, but it can still play every game in the PS4's impressive library .

The PS4 Pro was the original 4K console, launching a full year before the Xbox One X, but Microsoft's X-Box ultimately surpassed it in terms of technical parameters. While the PS4 Pro supports native 4K games, it does not have a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-Ray player.

@playstation

Therefore, when comparing by this parameter, when asked which game console is better - Xbox One or PlayStation, the advantage will be on the side of the product from Microsoft.

Comparison of PS4 Pro and Xbox One X on the technical side

2016 - newer versions of consoles appear, which are recognized as the most powerful in the latest generation - Xbox One X from Microsoft and PS4 Pro from Sony. Let us consider in the form of a table a comparison of the two consoles.

Xbox One X	PS4 Pro
Eight-core processor. Clock frequency – 2.3 GHz.	Eight-core processor. Clock frequency – 3.2 GHz.
12 GB of RAM, of which 5 GB is available for games.	8 GB of RAM, of which 5.5 GB is available for games.
Support – 4K at 60 frames per second.	Support – 4K at 30 frames per second.
HDR technology support on both devices
You can install only those applications that are created for this set-top box.	There is support for updated versions of various games.
Upscale – The screen expansion feature is present in the Xbox One X.	It is possible to expand the screen to 4K in games that do not support this resolution.
Set-top boxes can load special kinds of patches.	Dynamic resolution that changes according to the scene of the game.

Each of the older model consoles has its own characteristics

Specifications

Now let's move on to the hardware and find out which is better: PS4 or Xbox One - in terms of direct comparison.

PS4 Slim and Xbox One S have become smaller and lighter, but hardware and performance remain the same , except for support for HDR technology (on PS4 it is only present when watching videos, and on Xbox One also in games).

Fat versions

Let's start with the “heart of the console” - the processor. Both consoles are powered by an 8-core AMD Jaguar , built on x86-64 architecture, and operating at a frequency of 1.75 GHz.

Computing processes are provided by the so-called “system on a chip” . This means that the set-top boxes are equipped with one module that combines the central and graphic processors, a RAM controller and a video codec.

This is where the similarities between the consoles in terms of hardware end. If you take a quick look at some parameters of PS4 or Xbox One: the number of teraflops (1.84 to 1.31, respectively), the number of shaders on the video chip (1152 to 768), the number of rendering units (“ROPs”) on video cards (32 to 16) and the main computing units (18 to 12), you can understand that PS4 is slightly better than its competitor .

In addition, the PlayStation 4 video chip works using an exclusive shader system - PlayStation Shader Language, which surpasses not only OpenGL4, but also the more famous DirectX11.

The PS4 GPU has another advantage - it supports tessellation , which displays the textures of certain objects in more detail.

The Xbox One has an ace up its sleeve - the GPU clock speed is 853 MHz, which is 53 MHz more than the PS4. This means that the Xbox graphics professor is faster , which essentially equalizes the performance of both consoles.

Another important nuance is RAM . Engineers from Sony decided to equip the console with the new DDR5 memory standard (176 GB/s), while Microsoft settled on the less fast and almost outdated GDDR3 (86 GB/s).

Each console has 8 GB of RAM.

The lack of RAM in the Xbox One is compensated by 32 MB ESRAM module

X and Pro versions

The Xbox One X processor runs at 2.3 GHz, while the PS4 Pro runs at 2.13 GHz. Both processors are 8-core.

Xbox One X has 6 teraflops , 326 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR5 RAM.

Under the hood, the PS4 Pro has
4.12 teraflops , 218 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR5 RAM.
According to Microsoft itself, the Xbox One X is 40% more powerful than any existing console.

Advantages and disadvantages of PS4

Among the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony Playstation, the following can be highlighted.

pros

Compactness.
Original design.
Availability of Wi-Fi, Ethernet and
Powerful hardware.
User-friendly interface.
Supports all the most popular games.
"Exclusivity" of some games.
A set that contains everything, but if necessary, you can buy additional accessories.

Minuses

High price.
A new set (for example, console + game) increases the cost of the device.

Reviews and prices for Sony Playstation 4

Or maybe we should wait for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett?

Anyone who has ever thought or is now thinking about buying a game console - Sony Playstation 4 or Microsoft Xbox One - is asking themselves the following question: “Can a new generation of consoles wait?”

But to answer this question, you must first study the available information regarding both consoles.

It is believed that the new generation of consoles will be much better than the current one

Let's start with PS5. In addition to its good appearance, reminiscent of some futuristic equipment, the new set-top box will boast the use of an ultra-fast SSD. With it, the loading time after turning on the console or after launching a game will decrease to normal, and users will get rid of the problems of the previous generation in the form of long downloads. In addition, native support for 4K and 60 frames per second is expected, which guarantees greater image quality with good screen resolution. PS5 should be four times stronger than PS4, but in fact this will become clear when the console itself comes out.

Video – 20 official facts about PlayStation 5

It's not just the PS5 that will see a qualitative leap. It is also expected in Xbox Scarlett. It is expected that the new set-top box will have computing power of up to 14 teraflops and support a large-capacity SSD drive. In general, the expectation is that the new console will be more powerful and better than the current Xbox One.

Xbox Scarlett will also clearly find its audience: there is definitely no doubt about it

But the question remains open - is it worth spending money on buying the current generation of consoles - Xbox One or PS4? The answer is generally ambiguous.

If you are one of those people who have never owned a console, and this will be your first purchase, then maybe it’s worth looking into the purchase issue. However, with the release of a new console, prices for old ones will drop, perhaps even very much. If you are ready for this, you can purchase the console right now.

The new generation of consoles will be even better than the current one - perhaps we should wait for the release of more advanced models

Important! If you want to save money, remember: the release of a new console will be the perfect time to buy the previous generation.

But if you are already a “seasoned player”, then the situation changes. You are faced with a choice – and a very serious one. Either you choose a console that you spend once on, or you buy a PC that costs more but offers better graphics. Look at your financial capabilities, because they determine your future in terms of purchase.

Interface

The look and feel of the Xbox One software is clearly inspired by elements of Windows Phone and Windows 8. Microsoft clearly wanted to achieve some level of parity between the platforms.

On the outside, everything looks modern, but many users criticize the software for crashes and bouts of strange behavior. So the Xbox One is currently experiencing certain problems with this component. This is definitely something Microsoft needs to address if they want their console owners to have access to functionality beyond just playing games from discs.

PS4 has a simple, somewhat less ambitious user interface. Most of them use scrolling in one direction, which gives the impression of a more intuitive interface.

About exclusive games on PS4 and Xbox One

2013, as we remember, was the release date of the current generation of consoles. And since then, both of them have accumulated quite impressive lists of games: many of them cannot be found on another device, because they are, so to speak, the “calling card” of the console, exclusive. The choice of console will depend on many factors. For example, on the price, quality of the console, the computer games offered and, of course, on your personal taste.

But since we are talking about exclusives, we will present below all the main titles of each of the consoles. Each of them is more than known among gamers around the world for its development history, its drive and interesting plot.

All exclusive games create conditions for selling consoles as a set

The best PS4 exclusives

Uncharted series. The most famous series of games from Naughty Dog about the adventures of Nathan Drake. The adventures are somewhat reminiscent of Indiana Jones with his exciting stories. The latest game in the series is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.
The Last of Us is another masterpiece from Naughty Dog, which tells about the adventures of two heroes - Joel and Ellie, who live in a post-apocalyptic environment. A new part is expected to be released - The Last of Us
The Last Guardian. This unfinished game has been in the works for more than ten years and the game has been awaited all this time. And for good reason. The plot of this game reveals a wonderful and touching story about friendship - something that has been missing for so long over the years.
It is considered the best work from From Software, which is also known for its Dark Souls and Demon Souls series of games. What’s interesting is that many consider Bloodborne to be an almost perfect game when compared with Dark Souls. All thanks to the addictive storyline and lore that can be found in the game, the gloomy Gothic design, and the convenient combat system.
Yakuza 0. Another game from the Yakuza series - extremely underrated, judging by the reviews of many. A varied combat system, quick mini-games in which reaction is important, as well as an exciting plot with unusual plot twists. Interestingly, the plot itself is based on stories about the Japanese mafia of the same name - the Yakuza.
Ratchet and Clank. This series of computer games has long been known as a Playstation exclusive. In 2016, Ratchet and Clank was released, a game of the same name that serves as a remake. The platformer is fun, and most importantly, suitable for children.
God of War. A remake of the game series was released in 2020. In it, the main character is the Spartan demigod Kratos, who not only fights Scandinavian monsters, but also tries to raise his son.
Spider-Man. In 2020, there was the premiere of another iconic game for PS4 – Spider-Man, which is considered one of the best games not only about Spider-Man, but also about superheroes in general. This game reveals a very interesting story of Peter Parker, who protects New York from crime as Spider-Man.

Playstation 4 has quite a lot of exclusives, which, as a rule, please players

The best exclusives for Xbox One

Gears of War 4. Everyone knows the “Gears of War” series, in which the main character is not Marcus Fenix himself, but his son, J.D. Fenix. This game begins a new story, which is no less interesting compared to the original three parts.
Halo 5: Guardians. Another game in the Halo series, developed by the well-known company 343 Industries. In it you must find out what happened to the legendary Spartan - Master Chief. You yourself play the role of the new Spartan from the Blue Team.
Ori and the Blind Forest. This platformer has received a lot of praise thanks to its truly wonderful storyline and gameplay that will make you cry, scream, and rejoice - all emotions will be experienced at once.
Sunset Overdrive - from the creators of Spider-Man, another exclusive, but on PS. They decided to create this game as an exclusive for Xbox One. Furious drive, precise controls, a wide variety of weapons - you definitely won’t get tired of the game.
Forza Horizon 4. Who hasn't heard of Forza. It truly is considered one of the best racing games, if not the best.
Quantum Break. One of the good games in the shooter genre from Remedy, known for its other game Max Payne, where the main character Jack Joyce is able to stop, distort time and travel through it. The plot and its presentation deserves praise.
Sea of Thieves. An MMO game where you play the role of a pirate. Exciting cooperative adventures await you with the same pirates as you in search of treasures guarded by skeletons and puzzles.
This game is a run'n'gun platformer, which was released in the style of cartoon films of the 1930s. Ideal for co-op.

Xbox One also has quite a lot of exclusive games that console owners like

backward compatibility

Xbox One is a gaming console that differs from other models in supporting backward compatibility. This means that on a modern console you can, if you wish, run a game that was made for the Xbox 360. Yes, now you don’t need an Xbox 360 to run a game for it. You can buy an Xbox One, put the disc in it and launch the game - everything couldn’t be simpler.

The interesting thing is that, unlike the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4 does not have this feature, which is quite strange. For some reason the company didn’t think of introducing backward compatibility. What looks even stranger is that the PS5 may not include backward compatibility either. And this is really dangerous, because so many hits of the past are missing.

Backward compatibility is a rather interesting feature that only one company has implemented

Online services in set-top boxes

If Xbox won the backwards compatibility competition, then let's move on to gaming services. For example, Sony only offers a PlayStation Plus subscription for purchase. It has the following advantages.

Every month - two free AAA games.
Access to Share Play (the ability to play a friend’s games on his console).
Discounts in the official Playstation Store application,
The ability to play online with other people without any problems.
A chance to play a game currently in closed beta.

Sony's Russian department has three subscription options. For a month you need to pay 499 rubles, for 3 months - 1599 rubles and for a year - 3899 rubles. Newbies have a chance to see how the service works with a free two-week trial subscription. It is quite possible to extend it, and there will be two ways to do this - use a special voucher to top up your account or link a bank card and pay.

Subscription to PS Plus is quite affordable, and there is a more or less normal amount of “goodies”

Users of Microsoft consoles have a little more freedom of choice. They are given two packages - Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass. Of the two, Game Pass is considered the more popular. The cost of this form of subscription is very small, but with it a fifth of the entire price is “off” when purchasing a game, and a tenth when purchasing add-ons. Live Gold offers discounts of up to 75% on games purchased from the Xbox Store.

Have money and are not satisfied with both options? Then Game Pass Ultimate is for you - a mix of the two previous offers. This option costs much more, yes, but this proposal combines the advantages of the previous two.

Xbox has more variety than Playstation, which is visible almost immediately to the naked eye

Technical comparison of three versions of Xbox One.

As Microsoft itself promised, the Xbox One X will be much more powerful than other existing consoles. And so it happened, and to this day, when comparing graphics on Microsoft consoles, it is the Xbox One X that comes out on top.

We will compare all three versions – Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X.

The overall performance of the most powerful model is 6 Teraflops , which is 4.5 times more than the younger models. For example, the regular version has 1.3, and the One S has 1.4 Teraflops.
All three processors have an eight-core AMD Jaguar, but the difference is in the clock frequency. For Xbox One X it is 3 GHz , for younger versions it is 1.75 GHz .
The GPU of the Xbox One X has become almost three times more productive. Now the number of cores is 40. For Xbox One and Xbox One S it is 12 .
The RAM on the Xbox One X has become not only larger (12 GB), but also faster (GDDR5). With such RAM, the set-top box can do a lot, including displaying images in 4K. The classic Xbox One and One S have smaller and slower memory - 8 GB DDR3 .
A 1 TB hard drive will become much faster. It loads everything faster than usual.
Xbox One X power consumption has increased. Now it is 245W. The younger models had lower power consumption - 120 W.

Important! All Xbox One accessories are compatible with each other.

If you need the most productive option, it’s better to take the Xbox One X

Iron filling

Computational core

Both platforms are based on an eight-core AMD Jaguar x86-64 processor operating at a frequency of 1.75 GHz. More precisely, the computing power is provided by a “system on a chip” - a combined module that includes a central and graphic processors, a video codec and a RAM controller. Despite the identical CPU, the systems differ quite noticeably in other parameters. And first of all, these are the graphics.

Graphics subsystem

XBox One vs PS4 graphics compared based on the following characteristics:

FLOPS is the number of floating point operations performed by the GPU in 1 second (peak power indicator). According to this parameter, the computing power of Playstation 4 is 1.4 times higher than that of the new Xbox. (PS4 vs XBox One TFLOPS indicators - 1.84:1.31).
The number of Shading units (video chip shaders), which are responsible for the speed of processing certain parameters of 3D graphics (textures, shadows, object displacement, etc.) and the realism of the image. PS4 vs XBox One has more: 1152 and 768 respectively. Plus, the video chip of the Sony console has its own unique shader system - PlayStation Shader Language, the capabilities of which even exceed the current limits of OpenGL 4 and DirectX11.
The number of ROPs visualization units that are responsible for the clarity of the displayed image (the more there are, the better). The video card of the Sony console has 32 such blocks, and Microsoft has 2 times less. The number of main computing units is also greater for Sony - 18 versus 12.
Among other things, the PlayStation 4 graphics processor has advantages due to support for tessellation, which has a positive effect on the quality of object detail, and a more powerful accelerator.
And only one indicator, despite all the “goodies” of the PS 4, adds bonuses to the Xbox: the GPU clock speed. For Microsoft's console it is 853 MHz versus 800 for Sony. That is, in general, the graphics processor of the new Xbox works faster, so the visual quality of the graphics of both platforms is quite comparable. And without being too picky, the differences between them are not that great.

The conclusion is this. The graphical characteristics of the Sony PlayStation 4 are still better developed, and this opens up unprecedented scope for creativity for game developers.

Storage and Memory

The amount of RAM in both cases is 8 GB. But the XBox One vs PlayStation 4 RAM modules have a lower bandwidth - 86 GB/s (DDR3 standard) compared to 176 GB/s for the PS 4 (DDR5 standard). However, this only applies to the main unit. The lack of bandwidth of the Microsoft console is compensated by an additional ultra-fast 32 MB ESRAM memory module.

Both set-top boxes use 500 GB hard drives as the main storage devices, plus there is access to cloud storage. This is enough for the gaming collections of the majority of gamers. And for those who need special space, the creators of Xbox provided the ability to connect an external drive via USB, and the developers of PlayStation 4 made the hard drive replaceable. If 500 GB is not enough for someone, they will be able to buy and install a more capacious drive.

Also, both consoles are equipped with drives for reading Blu-Ray and DVD discs.

Interfaces

In terms of establishing communication with other devices through various interfaces, the characteristics of the XBox One and PS4 are as follows:

both consoles are equipped with USB 3.0 ports, a Wi-Fi module and an Ethernet network card for connecting to computer networks, and have HDMI and optical outputs;
the Microsoft set-top box supports Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA technologies, which allows you to connect directly to other devices on your home network and quickly exchange media content, and also has an additional HDMI input;
The Sony set-top box is equipped with a BlueTooth version 2.1 device and a 3.5 jack jack for connecting headphones.

Differences between PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim

We've sorted out the parameters of the Xbox One, it's time to compare the parameters of another cult gaming console - Playstation 4. More precisely, we will first compare the Slim and Pro versions, and this will help you decide which is better to buy.

PS4 Pro has a higher clock speed, which means this model will be more productive than PS4 Slim.
PS4 Slim owners can take 500 GB and 1 TB drives. But users of the Pro version take the model only with a 1 TB drive.
The Slim version is lighter, but the Pro has a better cooling system.
PS4 Pro has only three USB1 connectors, PS4 Slim has two USB 3.0 connectors.

Need a powerful PS4? Then get the Pro version

How do the characteristics of PS4 Pro differ from PS4 and PS4 Slim?

If you still haven’t decided or are in doubt which version of the PlayStation 4 is better, then we suggest you look at the table below, which is a visual comparison of all three versions in the form of a table.

PS4 and PS4 Slim	PS4 Pro
CPU:	8x1.6 GHz	8x2.1 GHz
Graphics core power (teraflops):	01.01.1984	04.02.2019
RAM:	8 GB	8 GB
Additional memory:	256 MB	1 GB
Hard drive size:	500 GB-1 TB	1 TB
Maximum resolution:	1080p	4K

All three versions of PS4 have their own characteristics

Prices for Xbox One and Playstation 4

Today, both consoles have virtually no difference in this indicator. You can absolutely easily find both consoles in any store in the country and take it. The cost will not differ.

The same, just for fun, applies to more advanced versions of the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X game consoles. They also do not have much difference in price, and a couple of hundred rubles can also be neglected.

It is important to note that this stage of selection is the most unobvious, because the buyer will not understand which set-top box to take, for what reasons and at what price.

There is virtually no difference in the prices of consoles, so there is less to worry about

Console models

Since the days of the PlayStation One, manufacturers have released several modifications of one console , which is still observed today: PS4 Fat, Slim, Pro and Xbox One Fat, S, X.

Initially, Fat versions of consoles . Later, they were almost completely replaced by thin versions of Slim and S. After them, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X were presented - the most powerful consoles existing at the moment.

When comparing PS4 and Xbox One, I would like to pay more attention to the very first versions , since they are the most common among users, but we will not forget about the latter.

Results

Microsoft Xbox One and Sony Playstation 4 are two game consoles, each of which is remarkable for something of its own. There are three versions of each, but it all started with the base versions of Xbox One and PS4.

If you need power, then of the two basic ones it is better to choose Playstation 4, which has high hardware power, good cooling and ease of control. If you need versatility, as well as the ability to communicate with your PC, then it is better for you to take a closer look at the Xbox One with its versatility and connection of systems on the console and your personal computer.

Summarize

As you already understood, although both consoles were created to solve approximately the same problems, they are still different. Each version meets the needs of a specific consumer: some in terms of price and quality , for example, PS4 or Xbox One S, and others in terms of performance, the presence of 4K in games , like PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.

If you still don't know what to buy, read one of our previous articles where we talk about choosing a gaming platform from the point of view of the average user .