Sony PlayStation 5 Slim vs Microsoft Xbox Series S

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 10 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim: 3 of 7 decision facts sourced. Missing: CPU, GPU, Max resolution, Max frame rate.

Microsoft Xbox Series S: 1 of 7 decision facts sourced. Missing: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive.

	Sony PlayStation 5 Slim	Microsoft Xbox Series S
Price today	$39.99	$399.99
Storage	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Disc drive	4K UHD Blu-ray Player bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Starting MSRP	$649.99 bestbuy.com	$69.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Sony PlayStation 5 Slim: CPU, GPU, Max resolution, Max frame rate. Microsoft Xbox Series S: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Microsoft Xbox Series S if

• Lower starting price — $69.99 vs $649.99 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes CPU, GPU, max resolution or max frame rate yet.

✓ Verified Confidence: 98%

Verdict: Pick Sony PlayStation 5 Slim if you prefer Sony’s exclusive titles and ecosystem despite the higher cost.

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim lists at $39.99 while Microsoft Xbox Series S lists at $399.99 — Sony PlayStation 5 Slim undercuts Microsoft Xbox Series S by $360 (900%).

Our take: In practice, the Xbox Series S feels noticeably lighter and fits more easily into tight entertainment setups, while the PlayStation 5 Slim retains the larger footprint of the original PS5. Owners report the Xbox’s lower price translates to a quicker upgrade path for budget gamers, whereas PlayStation buyers value the exclusive library despite the higher spend.

Provisional pick: Microsoft Xbox Series S — not enough sourced decision facts for Sony PlayStation 5 Slim and Microsoft Xbox Series S. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Sony PlayStation 5 Slim	Microsoft Xbox Series S
Storage	1000 gigabytes	—
Disc drive	4K UHD Blu-ray Player	—
Weight	11.0 pounds	—
Starting MSRP	$649.99	$69.99
Cable(s) Included	USB	—
Compatible Platform(s)	PlayStation 5	XBOX Series X

Bottom line

Provisional pick: Microsoft Xbox Series S — not enough sourced decision facts for Sony PlayStation 5 Slim and Microsoft Xbox Series S.

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