Sony
PlayStation 5 Slim
2023
88
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 4
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Controller · 2023
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and Sony DualSense Edge (Black) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 4 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 Sony DualSense Edge (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
PlayStation 5 Slim 88
vs 92 Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Score breakdown
PlayStation 5 Slim
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92 performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Slim | Sony DualSense Edge (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
PlayStation 5 Slim
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Sony DualSense Edge (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 Slim vs Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Sony DualSense Edge (Black) worth the price? +
At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Slim or Sony DualSense Edge (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.