PlayStation 5 Slim
2023
PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (90 vs 88).
Games
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the games sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (88 vs 86).
Features
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the features sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (88 vs 86).
Value for money
PlayStation 5 SlimSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PlayStation 5 Slim more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Slim | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
PlayStation 5 Slim
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Slim vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro 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 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (90 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (88 vs 86). Compared on the games sub-score.