Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
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US launch / reference: $599
Available by: September 13, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB) vs Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
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Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
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US launch / reference: $549
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Consider Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB) for
- M.2 SSD expansion support
- DualSense controller included
- Optional disc drive can be added separately
Tradeoff: 825 GB nominal SSD has less usable space after system reservation
Consider Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) for
- 7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz
- 6 nm "Sephiroth" APU revision improves efficiency
- Best Linux gaming experience + strong emulation support
Tradeoff: Same Zen 2 4C/8T as the LCD generation
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| Specification | Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB) | Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Model | US CFI-2100 slim Digital Edition family; CFI-2115 documentation | Not documented |
| CPU | Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threads | Custom AMD Zen 2, 4C/8T (6 nm "Sephiroth" revision) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA-based; Sony-listed 10 TFLOPS | Custom AMD RDNA 2, 8 CUs |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 825 GB custom SSD; part of capacity reserved for system use | 512 GB NVMe (this SKU); 1 TB at $649 |
| Storage expansion | M.2 SSD expansion connector, Key M | Not documented |
| Optical drive | No disc drive included; compatible drive sold separately | Not documented |
| USB ports | 2× USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1× USB-C Hi-Speed USB; 1× USB-C 10 Gb/s | Not documented |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.1 | Not documented |
| Video output | HDMI output; up to 4K and 120 Hz on compatible games and displays | Not documented |
| Dimensions | Approximately 358 × 80 × 216 mm (W × H × D), excluding protrusions | Not documented |
| Weight | Approximately 2.5 kg, Digital Edition console only | 640 g |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 350 W maximum rated power, not measured gaming consumption | Not documented |
| Included controller | DualSense wireless controller | Not documented |
| Display | Not documented | 7.4″ HDR OLED, 90 Hz, 1280×800 |
| Battery | Not documented | 50 Wh |
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
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Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
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