Project scorpio edition controller desyncs when stepping 5 feet away from the console.

This is happening to me as well. Already exchanged my Xbox One X with another one (also Project Scorpio Edition). Both exhibit same behavior. Controller turns on the console then desyncs. I have to turn it off and on again for it to resync.

This only happens when console is completely off.

My X1X Scorpio Edition was incredibly loud while watching blu-ray movies. Even about 15 feet away, it was still distractingly loud. Had to do an RMA. Couldn't do an advance exchange or even an exchange in store because it was the Project Scorpio edition.
Being told it could take upwards of 28 days to repair. Really poor service from Microsoft if you ask me.

Just a few standard controllers. Including My day one and Project Scorpio editions.

Project Scorpio Edition consoles are limited edition consoles. I've heard some reports that people get Scorpio editions as repair replacements, but I am sure that the repair centers have a limited supply of these consoles
to give out.

If you purchased your console from a retailer, it is best to get in contact with them and see if they can immediately exchange your console for another Scorpio one.

Don't know how true it is, but someone said in a youtube vid that the wireless 360 controllers connected via RF and the X1 controllers connected via wifi.

So in a home where the distance from the console to where the gamer was setting was beyond, for example 5 or more feet. The X1 Wifi connectiing the console to the controller was weak which could cause disconnects.

I don't actually own an Xbox One but do know that from 20 feet away, (Farthest away I can actually get) the 360 controller works as good as it would from 7 feet away from the console.