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PlayStation 5 Slim — 2023
Sony

PlayStation 5 Slim

2023

88
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5

2020

88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and PlayStation 5 at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…

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

Pick PlayStation 5 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

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

PlayStation 5 Slim 88
vs
88 PlayStation 5

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Slim
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
PlayStation 5
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 Slim versus PlayStation 5 — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Slim PlayStation 5
Release year
2023
2020

PlayStation 5 Slim

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

PlayStation 5

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

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Slim vs PlayStation 5

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Is PlayStation 5 worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 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.