Which is better for playing disc games?

The disc-based Xbox Series X. It has a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive; the all-digital model has no drive and downloads only.

Do they perform the same?

Yes. Both list 12 teraflops, an 8-core Zen 2 CPU at about 3.8 GHz, RDNA 2 graphics, a 1TB SSD and 4K up to 120fps.

Is the all-digital model worth the extra money?

Not for performance. At $695.00 at StockX as of November 4, 2026, it costs about $240 more than the $454.99 disc model while running the same games.

Which has better ratings?

The disc model: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,300 ratings, against 4.6 out of 5 from 4,245 ratings for the all-digital model.

Nearly identical. The all-digital model is 9.7 lbs and the disc model 9.8 lbs.

Do I need Game Pass Ultimate?

No. Both play disc or downloaded games without it; Game Pass Ultimate is sold separately and adds the day-one game library.

Microsoft Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X All Digital Gaming Console 1TB SSD

Buy the disc-based Xbox Series X if you want a 4K Blu-ray drive, physical game discs, or the lower price: $454.99 at CTT Home & Culinary as of November 4, 2026, versus $695.00 at StockX for the all-digital model. The all-digital model runs the same games at the same 12 teraflops and 4K 120fps, so its higher price buys no extra performance. Only pick the white all-digital unit if you never use discs and want the white colorway.

Today the Microsoft Xbox Series X costs $240.01 less at its best price.

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