PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Nintendo Switch 2 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- ✓NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- ✓Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Nintendo Switch 2Compared on the features sub-score
Nintendo Switch 2 leads on features (92 vs 88).
Performance
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (90 vs 84).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch 2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch 2 more score per dollar ($449 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Pro | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 (8× ARM Cortex-A78C) |
| GPU | — | Custom Ampere, 12 SM / 1,536 CUDA cores, NVIDIA DLSS |
| RAM | — | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | 256 GB UFS (microSD Express expandable) |
| Display | — | 7.9″ HDR LCD, 120 Hz VRR, 1920×1080 |
| Battery | — | 5,220 mAh (≈2–6.5 h) |
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Nintendo Switch 2
- +First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- +NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- +Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
- −LCD not OLED at launch
- −Premium pricing for handheld class
- −Backwards compat mostly digital
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Nintendo Switch 2
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in library.
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2 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 features, PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2? +
Nintendo Switch 2 — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for performance, PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (90 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.