PlayStation 5 vs …
Every consoles worth comparing against the PlayStation 5 — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Valve
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
91
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Valve
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
91
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (White)
90
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Cheaper alternatives
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
vs
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
vs
Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (White)
90
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Sony
PlayStation 5
88
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Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
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Frequently asked
What's better than the PlayStation 5? +
Higher-scoring consoles include Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB). Each scores above the PlayStation 5's 88/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the PlayStation 5? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Nintendo Switch 2 — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the PlayStation 5's $499 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the PlayStation 5? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Pro. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.