Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB vs Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
Between the Xbox Series S 1TB and Xbox Series S 512GB, the Xbox Series S 1TB comes out ahead in storage, while the Xbox Series S 512GB wins on several specs. Overall, the Xbox Series S 1TB scores 66.6 and the Xbox Series S 512GB scores 62.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Series S 1TB edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.6 vs 62.2), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Xbox Series S 1TB if you care most about storage. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
The Xbox Series S 512GB similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, max resolution, max refresh, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB or Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB?
Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB leads the current Mars Score by 4.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB if…
Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB has the measurable edge on storage gb.
Choose Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB if…
Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Zen 2 8-core |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2 (4 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 2 (4 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
Storage
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| Weight | 1.93 kg | 1.93 kg |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Xbox Series S 1TB or Xbox Series S 512GB have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, Xbox Series S 1TB or Xbox Series S 512GB?+
Xbox Series S 1TB ships with 1024GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Xbox Series S 1TB or Xbox Series S 512GB?+
Xbox Series S 512GB supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.