PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
2022
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Steam Deck LCD 256GB at 85. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (92 vs 85).
Games
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the games sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (94 vs 83).
Features
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the features sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (90 vs 83).
Value for money
Steam Deck LCD 256GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Pro | Steam Deck LCD 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Steam Deck LCD 256GB
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +
At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (92 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Pro or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (94 vs 83). Compared on the games sub-score.