Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
90
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 2
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 Pro lands at 90 and Sony DualSense Edge (Black) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline
Pick Sony DualSense Edge (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
PlayStation 5 Pro 90
vs 92 Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Score breakdown
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92 performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Pro | Sony DualSense Edge (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak | — |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) | — |
| Storage | 2 TB internal SSD | — |
| Ray tracing | ≈2× PS5 standard performance | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported | — |
| Dimensions | 388 × 216 × 89 mm | — |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | — |
| Launch date | November 7, 2024 | — |
| MSRP | $699 USD | — |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
Cons
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
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 Pro vs Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) 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 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 Pro 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.