Microsoft
Xbox Series S
Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
82
/ 100
From $299
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 8
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S lands at 82 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xbox Series S if…
- ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- ✓Compact white form factor
- ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Xbox Series S 82
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
Xbox Series S
82 performance 80
games 84
features 86
value 92
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 90
games 88
features 88
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series S | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT) | — |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS | — |
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB internal SSD | — |
| Output | 1440p target up to 120 FPS | — |
| Dimensions | 275 × 151 × 65 mm | — |
| Weight | 1.93 kg | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Xbox Series S
Pros
- +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- +Compact white form factor
- +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
- −512 GB SSD fills fast
- −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
- −No disc drive
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Xbox Series S vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +
At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does Xbox Series S or PlayStation 5 Pro 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.