Raw 4K power

Xbox One X

Feature-filled, and affordable

Xbox One S

The Xbox One X is the world's most powerful games console, running the latest games with the crispest, detailed visuals on TV sets with 4K HDR support.
$485 at Amazon

Pros

  • Has thousands of games.
  • 4K media apps, Blu-ray discs, and games.
  • IR blaster for TV controls, Amazon Echo for voice controls.
  • Improved HDD speeds for faster loading times.

Cons

  • More expensive at around $500.
  • Requires a 4K TV to get the most out of it.
The Xbox One S is a sleek and sexy game console with serious media features, including all your favorite entertainment apps and a 4K Blu-ray player to boot. The only downside is that it won't be able to run the 4K versions of the latest games.
From $280 at Amazon

Pros

  • Has thousands of games.
  • 4K media apps and Blu-ray.
  • IR blaster for TV controls, Amazon Echo for voice controls.
  • Affordable at around $300.

Cons

  • No 4K games.
  • Games run worse, even on a 1080p TV.
Ultimately the battle between the Xbox One S and Xbox One X boils down to whether you have a 4K TV to go with it. If you have a 4K television or monitor, an Xbox One X will provide the best visuals the video game industry has to offer outside of a very high-end gaming PC. Even on 1080p sets, many games support Xbox One X-exclusive 60 FPS modes, but you'll be paying a premium for the privilege.