Best Portability for Consoles

If your day away from your desk, the last thing you need is a bulky laptop slowing you down or one you need to plug everywhere you go. You might also be looking to lighten up your mobile toolkit, maybe even eliminate the need to carry a bag for a tablet or netbook altogether.

This list is all about lightweight, compact consoles with long battery life without consideration for cost-effectiveness.

Easiest to Carry $378 - $732

Here are the smallest, lightest and longest-lasting consoles I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

Nintendo Switch from $370;
~$378 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
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 3.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
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 $369.99
Pricing Accuracy
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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
~$598 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
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 $379.95
- C$379.95 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 05:31:14, EST
- C$414.99 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 05:31:22, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Microsoft Xbox One X from $50015%, Best price yet!
~$732 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
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 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 $499
Pricing Accuracy
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;
~$720 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
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
- C$499.99 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 11:40:30, EST
- C$538.99 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 11:40:36, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Microsoft Xbox One S from $30021% cheaper than usual
~$690 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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 $299
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. ×