Best Battery Autonomy for Consoles

Most Endurance US$399 - US$700

If finding a power outlet during the day is cramping your style, the following consoles will serve you best. Be warned: this list was built with absolutely no regards for price. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for the longest lasting models at below-average prices.

• #9, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Nintendo Switch from US$310;
  ~$400 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$303.59

  • US$303.59 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 05:56:09, EDT
  • US$303.59 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 05:52:33, EDT
  • US$311.9 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 10:54:40, EDT
  • US$531.29 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 04:05:27, EDT

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  Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;
  ~$429 with accessories

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10X

  Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Dimensions: 9.80 x 9.80 x 3.50 cm

  Weight: 0.425 kg

  detailed info

  from US$173.81

  • US$173.81 from Apple (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 03:16:05, EDT
  • US$173.81 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 11:26:14, EDT
  • US$174.56 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 10:01:47, EDT
  • US$174.56 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-09-17 05:07:02, EDT
  • US$174.56 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-09-16 03:59:54, EDT
  • US$174.56 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-09-13 13:17:39, EDT

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  Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$160;
  ~$399 with accessories

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 8.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.50 x 1.57 x 1.57 cm

  Weight: 0.137 kg

  detailed info

  from US$151.04

  • US$151.04 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 11:13:51, EDT
  • US$151.79 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 10:31:53, EDT
  • US$151.79 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-09-17 03:09:16, EDT
  • US$151.79 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-09-18 07:20:44, EDT
  • US$151.79 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-09-17 04:50:56, EDT
  • US$155.58 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-09-17 05:47:28, EDT
  • US$158.69 from B&H (New)
    as of 2020-09-17 04:19:44, EDT

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  Microsoft Xbox One X from US$370;
  ~$679 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One X CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One X GPU

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 30.00 x 6.00 cm

  Weight: 3.810 kg

  detailed info

  US$363.56 from Microsoft (New) as of 2020-09-18 04:18:59, EDT

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$380;
  ~$700 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD PS4 Pro CPU

  Graphics: AMD PS4 Pro GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 32.70 x 29.50 x 5.50 cm

  Weight: 3.300 kg

  detailed info

  US$379.49 from EB Games (New) as of 2020-09-18 03:51:14, EDT

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