Sony
PlayStation 5 Digital
2020
85
/ 100
From $399
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 1
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
86
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Nintendo Switch OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Digital lands at 85 and Nintendo Switch OLED at 86. That puts Nintendo Switch OLED ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 OLED if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
PlayStation 5 Digital 85
vs 86 Nintendo Switch OLED
Score breakdown
PlayStation 5 Digital
85 performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82
Nintendo Switch OLED
86 performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Digital | Nintendo Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
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 OLED
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 OLED
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Digital or Nintendo Switch OLED? +
Nintendo Switch OLED scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 OLED worth the price? +
At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Digital or Nintendo Switch OLED 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.