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PlayStation 5 — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5

2020

88
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 wins by 10
Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 lands at 88 and Nintendo Switch at 78. That puts PlayStation 5 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation 5 if…

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

Pick Nintendo Switch 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

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on performance (88 vs 78).

Games

PlayStation 5

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on games (86 vs 76).

Features

PlayStation 5

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on features (86 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $499).

PlayStation 5 88
vs
78 Nintendo Switch

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 versus Nintendo Switch — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Nintendo Switch
Release year
2020
2017

PlayStation 5

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

Nintendo Switch

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

FAQ: PlayStation 5 vs Nintendo Switch

Which is better, PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch? +

PlayStation 5 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation 5 worth the price? +

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

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

Does PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 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 or Nintendo Switch? +

PlayStation 5 — leads on performance (88 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch? +

PlayStation 5 — leads on games (86 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.