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PlayStation 5 Pro — 2024
Sony

PlayStation 5 Pro

2024

90
/ 100
From $699
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 5
Steam Deck LCD 256GB — 2022
Valve

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

2022

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Steam Deck LCD 256GB at 85. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Pro

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (90 vs 85).

Games

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (88 vs 83).

Features

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (88 vs 83).

Value for money

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

PlayStation 5 Pro 90
vs
85 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Pro
90
performance 90
games 88
features 88
value 82
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 Pro versus Steam Deck LCD 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Pro Steam Deck LCD 256GB
Release year
2024
2022

PlayStation 5 Pro

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

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

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

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +

At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (90 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (88 vs 83). Compared on the games sub-score.