40% smaller redesign with internal power supply, 4K UHD Blu-ray player, 4K video streaming, and HDR10 gaming support. Upscales games to 4K but renders at 1080p.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Microsoft
- Release Year
- 2016
- Model Number
- 1681
- Category
- gaming-console
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A - Standard) | 1 | rear (HDMI OUT) | HDMI 2.0a - 4K60 video streaming, 4K UHD Blu-ray, HDR10 gaming (games upscaled from 1080p) |
| HDMI 1.4 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | rear (HDMI IN) | HDMI 1.4b pass-through for cable/satellite integration |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | front | USB 3.0 for controllers and accessories |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | rear | USB 3.0 for external storage and Kinect adapter |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 1 | rear | Optical digital audio output |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | rear | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| IR Blaster (3.5mm) | 1 | rear | For IR blaster accessory |
| IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet) | 1 | rear | Internal power supply, standard figure-8 power cable |
Notes & Compatibility
HDMI 2.0a output enables 4K60 video and HDR10. HDMI input is 1.4b for pass-through. No dedicated Kinect port - requires USB adapter. Integrated IR blaster. Internal power supply. GPU clocked at 914MHz (vs 853MHz) for HDR processing.