Xbox Series X: This is the typical power consumption

The latest Xbox Series X console offers high performance and great graphics, but that also has an impact on power consumption. We reveal how much power the Xbox Series X consumes on average

This is how much power the Xbox Series X consumes

This is how much power your Xbox Series X console consumes:

• If you use the Xbox to play video games, power consumption is up to 210 watts for graphically demanding games.
• This results in an annual cost of about 22 euros, should the console be used for gaming for an hour every day.
• When the console is in standby, it consumes only 1 watt per hour. With the quick start function activated, the power consumption is 10 watts in standby.
• When using the menu, the consumption is about 40 to 50 watts.
• Using the Xbox to stream videos, the consumption is around 50 to 70 watts.
• It is advisable to switch off the console completely if you are not using it.

This is what other consoles and PCs consume

Compared to the Xbox Series X, other devices also consume quite a bit of power:

• The power consumption of the Playstation 5, which consumes up to 225 watts, is even higher than the consumption of the Xbox Series X.
• Last generation consoles like the Playstation 4 or Xbox One only consume around 120 to 140 watts, which is significantly less.
• On average, a normal PC consumes only 140 watts, but a gaming PC with high-performance components consumes significantly more, up to 350 watts.