Best Battery Autonomy for Consoles

Consoles for the marathon man (figuratively speaking). You have to keep going all day long and those devices are the most likely to last as long as you do.

Most Endurance $390 - $800

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.

Nintendo Switch from $380;
~$390 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 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: 0.40 kg
detailed info from $379.99
- $379.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-08-19 15:30:52, EDT
- $399.00 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-08-20 05:38:54, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
~$580 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
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 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 3/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 4/5
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: 2.10 kg
detailed info from $379.96
- $379.96 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-08-20 05:40:08, EDT
- $379.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-08-17 12:20:12, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Microsoft Xbox One X from $600;
~$800 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3/5
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: 3.81 kg
detailed info from $599.00
- $599.00 from Microsoft (New)
  as of 2018-08-15 13:22:58, EDT
- $599.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-08-17 12:19:22, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Microsoft Xbox One S from $32014% cheaper than usual
~$562 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

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

Specs

Processor: AMD Xbox One S CPU

Graphics: AMD Xbox One S GPU

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 42.90 x 29.11 x 11.30 cm
Weight: 4.74 kg
detailed info from $319.00
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;
~$730 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
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: 3.30 kg
detailed info from $499.99
- $499.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-08-17 12:19:04, EDT
- $559.95 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-08-20 05:39:56, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Know someone looking for a console like this?

Had a specific budget in mind?

The typical price for consoles is $379.99 but you can set a budget below:

Looking for something else?

Consoles can also be compared based on the following characteristics:

I also have autonomy ranking for:

This list fluctuates constantly as I add new devices, retire old ones or when they go on sale so go ahead: bookmark this page and come back often.

Best Battery Autonomy for Consoles

Most Endurance $390 - $800

Nintendo Switch from $380;
~$390 with accessories

Device Ratings

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
~$580 with accessories

Device Ratings

Microsoft Xbox One X from $600;
~$800 with accessories

Device Ratings

Microsoft Xbox One S from $32014% cheaper than usual
~$562 with accessories

Device Ratings

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;
~$730 with accessories

Device Ratings

Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have autonomy ranking for:

Best Battery Autonomy for Consoles

Most Endurance $390 - $800

Nintendo Switch from $380;~$390 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;~$580 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Microsoft Xbox One X from $600;~$800 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Microsoft Xbox One S from $32014% cheaper than usual~$562 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;~$730 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have autonomy ranking for:

Nintendo Switch from $380;
~$390 with accessories

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
~$580 with accessories

Microsoft Xbox One X from $600;
~$800 with accessories

Microsoft Xbox One S from $32014% cheaper than usual
~$562 with accessories

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;
~$730 with accessories