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PlayStation 5 Digital — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
VS
PlayStation 5 Digital wins by 7
Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Digital takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Digital lands at 85 and Nintendo Switch at 78. That puts PlayStation 5 Digital ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation 5 Digital if…

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

Pick Nintendo Switch 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 Digital

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Digital leads on performance (85 vs 78).

Games

PlayStation 5 Digital

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 Digital leads on games (83 vs 76).

Features

PlayStation 5 Digital

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Digital leads on features (83 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

PlayStation 5 Digital 85
vs
78 Nintendo Switch

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Digital
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82
Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82

Specs side-by-side

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

PlayStation 5 Digital

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

Nintendo Switch

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

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Digital vs Nintendo Switch

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Digital or Nintendo Switch? +

PlayStation 5 Digital scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation 5 Digital worth the price? +

At $399, PlayStation 5 Digital delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

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

Does PlayStation 5 Digital or Nintendo Switch 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, PlayStation 5 Digital or Nintendo Switch? +

PlayStation 5 Digital — leads on performance (85 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.

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

PlayStation 5 Digital — leads on games (83 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.