Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom NVIDIA · 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz · DLSS
92
/ 100
From $449
VS
Nintendo Switch 2 wins by 2
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch 2 lands at 92 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓Massive generational leap
- ✓DLSS upscaling in handheld
- ✓4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Nintendo Switch 2 92
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch 2
92 performance 90
games 96
features 94
value 86
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 90
games 88
features 88
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Custom NVIDIA T239 | — |
| Handheld display | 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz HDR | — |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS | — |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Output | 4K 60 in dock | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- +Massive generational leap
- +DLSS upscaling in handheld
- +4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Cons
- −Joy-Con drift persists for some
- −Game Key Cards confusion
- −Premium price vs OG Switch
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in games.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.