Sony · Released Nov 2024 Last verified June 8, 2026

PlayStation 5 Pro Review

Name: PlayStation 5 Pro
Brand: Sony

2024

Specdex verdict The PlayStation 5 Pro earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro — 2024 console.

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Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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PlayStation 5 Pro versus its closest rivals

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
+Store ecosystem
+Cross-gen compatibility

Cons

−Storage expansion pricey
−Dashboard UX ages
−Subscription required for online

Who's the PlayStation 5 Pro for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $699 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Console
Controller
HDMI 2.1 cable
Power cable
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.