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PlayStation 5 — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5

2020

88
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 wins by 2
Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 lands at 88 and Nintendo Switch OLED at 86. That puts PlayStation 5 ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 OLED 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 86).

Games

PlayStation 5

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on games (86 vs 84).

Features

PlayStation 5

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch OLED

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch OLED more score per dollar ($349 vs $499).

PlayStation 5 88
vs
86 Nintendo Switch OLED

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 versus Nintendo Switch OLED — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Nintendo Switch OLED
Release year
2020
2021

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 OLED

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 OLED

Which is better, PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch OLED? +

PlayStation 5 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 OLED worth the price? +

At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch OLED 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 OLED? +

PlayStation 5 — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.

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

PlayStation 5 — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.