Best Battery Autonomy for Consoles

Most Endurance US$398 - US$799

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.

• #6, Tablets ($350 - $900)

  

  Nintendo Switch from US$300;
  ~$398 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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$299.99

  • US$299.99 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:23:57, EST
  • US$301.75 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:42:48, EST
  • US$301.77 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:30:49, EST
  • US$301.77 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 03:53:41, EST
  • US$301.77 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:29:50, EST
  • US$301.77 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:52:58, EST
  • US$301.77 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:02:33, EST
  • US$301.77 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 08:32:19, EST
  • US$301.77 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 08:36:42, EST
  • US$336.47 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:53:42, EST
  • US$344.77 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 06:02:18, EST
  • US$485.74 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 08:34:59, EST

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  Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;
  ~$420 with accessories

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	2/5
  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	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  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$165.97

  • US$165.97 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 16:05:18, EST
  • US$172.77 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:20:07, EST
  • US$172.77 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 15:37:23, EST
  • US$173.52 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 15:00:49, EST
  • US$173.52 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 06:57:12, EST
  • US$173.52 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 16:09:39, EST
  • US$182.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 15:26:17, EST

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  Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
  ~$399 with accessories

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  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$149.99

  • US$149.99 from Official Website (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 15:47:10, EST
  • US$149.99 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:55:46, EST
  • US$150.13 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:56:25, EST
  • US$150.88 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 09:50:58, EST
  • US$150.88 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:11:28, EST
  • US$150.88 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 06:15:32, EST
  • US$150.88 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:59:21, EST
  • US$154.65 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:57:00, EST

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  Microsoft Xbox One X from US$460;
  ~$799 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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

  from US$451.91

  • US$451.91 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 15:15:02, EST
  • US$451.91 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:31:38, EST
  • US$452.64 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 09:43:40, EST
  • US$452.66 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 17:59:07, EST
  • US$452.66 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 14:31:36, EST
  • US$528.11 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-07 15:41:31, EST

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$360;
  ~$670 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	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  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

  from US$354.48

  • US$354.48 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:04:48, EST
  • US$377.19 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 09:43:36, EST
  • US$377.19 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 15:47:49, EST
  • US$377.22 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:32:02, EST
  • US$377.22 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:11:42, EST
  • US$419.46 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 05:29:29, EST

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$19032%, Best price yet!
  ~$450 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: AMD PS4 CPU

  Graphics: AMD PS4 GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 28.80 x 26.50 x 3.90 cm

  Weight: 2.100 kg

  detailed info

  from US$188.58

  • US$188.58 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 07:59:03, EST
  • US$282.91 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 04:09:32, EST
  • US$286.68 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 15:35:15, EST
  • US$530.86 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-12-08 08:45:04, EST

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