93.8
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- 1ms report rate
- 250 hour battery life
- 6 programmable buttons
$28
Head to head · Gaming
Series X Gaming Console vs Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD R7-8700F, RTX 5070
Ravvy scores Series X Gaming Console at 95.75 and Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD R7-8700F, RTX 5070 at 90.07. Series X Gaming Console takes the overall pick, best for hardcore gamers seeking 4k performance and collectors with physical disc libraries.
Ravvy pick
95.8
$798
Buy the Xbox Series X if you want the highest fidelity console experience available, accepting a bulky form factor for the sake of superior thermal performance.
$1,949
Serious gamers should choose the Codex Z2 for its future-proof RTX 5070 graphics and massive storage, accepting that the air-cooled setup may run louder than liquid-cooled rivals.
How they score
| Factor | Series X Gaming Console | Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD R7-8700F, RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Library Value | 93 | – |
| Loading Speed | 96.5 | – |
| Graphical Power | 98 | – |
| Thermal Efficiency | 95 | – |
| Backward Compatibility | 99 | – |
| Build Quality | – | 86.5 |
| Future Proofing | – | 91 |
| Storage Capacity | – | 98 |
| Gaming Performance | – | 94.5 |
| Thermal Management | – | 82 |
Series X Gaming Console
What owners praise
- True 4K native resolution at high frame rates
- Quick Resume allows instant switching between multiple games
- Extensive backward compatibility across four generations
- Extremely quiet operation even under heavy load
- Physical disc drive for movies and used games
What to know first
- Large vertical footprint requires significant shelf space
- Proprietary storage expansion cards are expensive
- User interface feels very similar to previous generations
Skip it if casual players with limited space or those who prefer a digital only ecosystem
Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD R7-8700F, RTX 5070
What owners praise
- Cutting edge NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU
- Generous 2TB SSD for large game installs
- High-speed 32GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
- Excellent airflow with four pre-installed fans
- Easy one-button RGB customization
What to know first
- Air cooling might be loud under maximum load
- Lacks integrated graphics on the CPU
- Included mouse and keyboard are basic quality
Skip it if budget-conscious users or those requiring liquid cooling for heavy overclocking
Specs side by side
| Spec | Series X Gaming Console | Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD R7-8700F, RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 889842540734 889842640731 889842530735 889842640724 889842540710 | 824142418673 |
| ASIN | B08H75RTZ8 | B0F15TM77B |
| GTIN | 889842540734 889842640731 889842530735 889842640724 889842540710 | 824142418673 |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Platform | Xbox | – |
| Brand Name | Xbox | – |
| Model Name | Xbox Series X | Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 5.94 kg | 21.3 pounds |
| Input Device | Gamepad | – |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft | MSI |
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