As you all may now, The X Factor and The Voice are both incredibly popular shows that air on the Fox and NBC networks. They both focus on the same premise in which they are singing contests that have one winner and they win a recording contract. There have been a lot of shows that have focused on choosing a winner in a talent based contest especially after the success of American Idol which debuted in 2002. Of course, now, the two major shows are having somewhat of a battle because they both focus on singing. However, I find them to be much different than each other.
While both are singing contests, The X Factor has a much wider range of vocalists and various acts. On the other hand, contestants on The Voice feature are within the same age range and it is only soloists. Also the whole audition process is different. The X Factor contestants make it through based on their voice, but they also make it through based on their whole package. On The Voice, contestants made it through solely based on their voices and the judges cannot even see them. Both shows are similar, but they also very different at the same time. That is why I find it hard to believe that people constantly compare them with one another because they are much different from one another. Which one you choose to watch totally depends upon you and your taste. However, I recommend watching both! :D
- Giselle Barkley, Entertainment
