Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
Custom RDNA · PSSR · 2 TB
90
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nintendo Switch 2 wins by 2
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom NVIDIA · 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz · DLSS
92
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Nintendo Switch 2 at 92. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling
- ✓Quieter thermals
- ✓2 TB SSD built-in
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓Massive generational leap
- ✓DLSS upscaling in handheld
- ✓4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Score breakdown
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Nintendo Switch 2
92 performance 90
games 96
features 94
value 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
PlayStation 5 Pro
Nintendo Switch 2
CPU
Custom Zen 2 8C @ 3.85 GHz
—
GPU
Custom RDNA with 16.7 TFLOPS
—
RAM
16 GB GDDR6
12 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
2 TB NVMe
256 GB UFS
Output
8K ready, 4K 120Hz
4K 60 in dock
Chip
—
Custom NVIDIA T239
Handheld display
—
7.9″ 1080p 120Hz HDR
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +PSSR AI upscaling
- +Quieter thermals
- +2 TB SSD built-in
Cons
- −No disc drive (sold separately)
- −Expensive
- −Incremental CPU uplift
Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- +Massive generational leap
- +DLSS upscaling in handheld
- +4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Cons
- −Joy-Con drift persists for some
- −Game Key Cards confusion
- −Premium price vs OG Switch
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Nintendo Switch 2
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in games.
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Nintendo Switch 2 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.