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PlayStation 5 Pro — 2024
Sony

PlayStation 5 Pro

2024

90
/ 100
From $699
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 2
Sony DualSense (Black) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (Black)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…

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

Pick Sony DualSense (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (90 vs 88).

Games

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (88 vs 86).

Features

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Sony DualSense (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).

PlayStation 5 Pro 90
vs
88 Sony DualSense (Black)

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Pro
90
performance 90
games 88
features 88
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 Pro versus Sony DualSense (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Pro Sony DualSense (Black)
Release year
2024
2020
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
Black

PlayStation 5 Pro

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

Sony DualSense (Black)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Sony DualSense (Black)

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Sony DualSense (Black) 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 Pro or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (90 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Pro or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (88 vs 86). Compared on the games sub-score.