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Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
VS
PlayStation 5 wins by 10
PlayStation 5 — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5

2020

88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch lands at 78 and PlayStation 5 at 88. That puts PlayStation 5 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick PlayStation 5 if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

PlayStation 5

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on performance (88 vs 78).

Games

PlayStation 5

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on games (86 vs 76).

Features

PlayStation 5

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on features (86 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $499).

Nintendo Switch 78
vs
88 PlayStation 5

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82
PlayStation 5
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch versus PlayStation 5 — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5
Release year
2017
2020

Nintendo Switch

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

PlayStation 5

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: Nintendo Switch vs PlayStation 5

Which is better, Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5? +

PlayStation 5 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

Is PlayStation 5 worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 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.

Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5? +

PlayStation 5 — leads on performance (88 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5? +

PlayStation 5 — leads on games (86 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.