Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
86
/ 100
From $349
VS
PlayStation 5 Slim wins by 2
Sony
PlayStation 5 Slim
2023
88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Slim takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 Slim at 88. That puts PlayStation 5 Slim ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch OLED if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs 88 PlayStation 5 Slim
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch OLED
86 performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
PlayStation 5 Slim
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Nintendo Switch OLED
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
PlayStation 5 Slim
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Nintendo Switch OLED vs PlayStation 5 Slim
Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or PlayStation 5 Slim? +
PlayStation 5 Slim scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +
At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +
At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch OLED or PlayStation 5 Slim 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.