Which Console Has More Features? Xbox Series S Vs PS5

The new Xbox Series S and PS5 consoles are both packed with features, but which one has more? We take a look at the two consoles to see which one is the most feature-rich.

The Xbox Series S is the more affordable next-gen console from Microsoft, coming in at $299 / £249 / AU$499. For that, you get a console that's smaller than the Xbox Series X, with a simpler, all-digital design. It still has the same CPU and GPU as the Xbox Series X, though, so it's still capable of next-gen gaming.

The PS5, on the other hand, starts at $399 / £359 / AU$649. That gets you a console that's slightly larger than the Xbox Series S, with a more traditional design that includes a disc drive. The PS5 also has a slightly more powerful CPU and GPU than the Xbox Series S, making it the more powerful next-gen console.

In terms of features, then, the PS5 has more to offer than the Xbox Series S. But which features are most important to you? Here's a look at the two consoles to see which one has the most to offer.

Design

The Xbox Series S is the smaller of the two consoles, measuring in at just 10.8 x 5.9 x 2.5 inches (274 x 150 x 63mm). That makes it around 60% smaller than the Xbox Series X, which measures in at 15.1 x 5.9 x 8 inches (384 x 150 x 202mm).

The PS5, meanwhile, measures in at 15.4 x 4.1 x 10.2 inches (392 x 106 x 260mm), making it slightly larger than the Xbox Series S.

So, if size is important to you, then the Xbox Series S is the console to go for. If you're not too worried about size, though, then the PS5 has more to offer in terms of design.

The PS5 has a more traditional console design, with a disc drive and a range of ports on the front. The Xbox Series S, on the other hand, is an all-digital console with no disc drive. That means you'll need to buy all your games digitally, or via Xbox Game Pass.

If you prefer physical games, then the PS5 is the console for you. If you're happy to go digital, though, then the Xbox Series S is the more affordable option.

Features

Both the Xbox Series S and PS5 come with a range of features that make them more than just gaming consoles.

The Xbox Series S, for example, includes a built-in 4K Blu-ray player. That means you can use the console to watch 4K Blu-ray movies, as well as play 4K Blu-ray games.

The PS5, meanwhile, doesn't include a 4K Blu-ray player. However, it does come with a range of other features that the Xbox Series S doesn't have.

For one, the PS5 has a built-in media player that supports a range of video and audio formats, including MP4, MPEG-2 TS, AAC, WAV, and MP3. That means you can use the PS5 to play your own video and audio files, as well as stream media from your home PC.

The PS5 also comes with a range of other features that the Xbox Series S doesn't have. For example, the PS5 has a built-in web browser, so you can surf the internet on your console. The PS5 also has a range of social features, including the ability to share screenshots and videos with your friends, and the ability to play games online with other PS5 owners.

So, if you're looking for a console that does more than just play games, then the PS5 is the console for you. If you're just looking for a console that plays games, though, then the Xbox Series S is the more affordable option.

Performance

Both the Xbox Series S and PS5 are capable of next-gen gaming, with support for 4K resolutions and high frame rates.

The Xbox Series S, for example, is capable of outputting games at resolutions up to 1440p, with frame rates up to 120fps. The PS5, meanwhile, is capable of outputting games at resolutions up to 4K, with frame rates up to 120fps.

So, if you're looking for a console that can play games at the highest possible resolutions and frame rates, then the PS5