Console comparison
Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series S (1TB)
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 2, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
$499.99 · 1440p
Microsoft
Xbox Series S (1TB)
$599.99 · 1440p
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| Specification | Xbox Series S | Xbox Series S (1TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| US MSRP | Winner: $499.99~£370 indicative | $599.99~£444 indicative |
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | 4 TFLOPS | 4 TFLOPS |
| Storage | 512GB | Winner: 1024GB |
| SSD throughput | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s |
| Target resolution | 1440p | 1440p |
| Portable | No | No |
| Disc drive | none | none |
| UK street price | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (opens in new tab) |
US MSRP is the reported RRP for the standard configuration — not a live UK street price. Use the Amazon UK buttons to check current UK availability.
Xbox Series S
The cheapest current Xbox: digital-only, 512GB, and aimed at 1440p rather than competing on 4K fidelity.
Best for
- Budget Game Pass entry
- Digital-only households
- 1440p living-room play
Watch out
US 512GB MSRP $499.99 from 1 August 2026. UK post-hike: 512GB £429.99, 1TB £519.99 — the 512GB SKU now sits above Switch 2’s UK RRP (£395.99) through August. The 512GB drive fills quickly, and there is no disc drive — physical games need Series X or another platform.
Xbox Series S (1TB)
The 1TB digital Xbox — same 1440p target as the 512GB model but with double the storage for Game Pass libraries.
Best for
- Game Pass households
- Digital-only 1440p
- Buyers who need more than 512GB
Watch out
US 1TB MSRP $599.99 from 1 August 2026; UK £519.99. No disc drive; 1440p-focused rather than 4K. Raw SSD throughput is under half the PS5's.
Common questions
Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series S (1TB)
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.
Is Xbox Series S or Xbox Series S (1TB) cheaper?
Xbox Series S is cheaper at $499.99, against $599.99 for Xbox Series S (1TB) — a gap of $100.00. Prices in this category moved several times during 2026, so confirm with a retailer.
Which is more powerful, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series S (1TB)?
Both are rated at 4 TFLOPS, so graphics throughput will not decide between them on paper. In practice, exclusive titles, resolution modes, and portability matter more.