PlayStation 5 Pro vs PlayStation 5 Slim

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 6 by Billy G.

PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Slim
PlayStation 5 Slim
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: PlayStation 5 Pro outperforms the Slim with a GPU ~45% faster than standard PS5, twice the ray tracing speed, PSSR AI upscaling, 2TB SSD, and Wi-Fi 7 support per Sony specs. The Slim matches original PS5 performance at a $200 lower MSRP with a slimmer chassis and optional disc drive. The Pro wins for enthusiasts needing maximum fidelity while the Slim suits standard 4K gaming on a budget.

PlayStation 5 Pro lists at $699 while PlayStation 5 Slim lists at $499 — PlayStation 5 Slim undercuts PlayStation 5 Pro by $200 (40%).

Winner: PlayStation 5 Pro

PlayStation 5 Pro: 8.5/10

PlayStation 5 Slim: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

PlayStation 5 ProPlayStation 5 Slim
storage2TB SSD1TB SSD
release_date2024-112023-11
msrp$699$499
performanceGPU ~45% faster than standard PS5, twice as fast ray tracing, PSSR AI upscaling, Wi-Fi 7Identical to original PS5

PlayStation 5 Pro

What works

  • GPU ~45% faster than standard PS5 with twice as fast ray tracing
  • 2TB SSD included
  • PSSR AI-driven upscaling technology

What doesn't

  • Higher price at $699 MSRP
  • Larger footprint than Slim model

PlayStation 5 Slim

What works

  • Lower price at $499 MSRP
  • Slimmer design with two front USB-C ports
  • Optional detachable disc drive

What doesn't

  • Only 1TB SSD
  • No performance improvements over base PS5

Bottom line

Our pick: PlayStation 5 Pro.

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