Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) vs Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro
Between the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) and PlayStation 5 Pro, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) comes out ahead in several specs, while the PlayStation 5 Pro wins on storage. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) scores 65.1 and the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 73.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the PlayStation 5 Pro if you care most about storage. Its strongest claims are storage.
Both ship with comparable ram, max resolution, max refresh, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PlayStation 5 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 2048 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB ports | 4 | 4 |
| Weight | 2.6 kglead | 3.1 kg |
| VR support | true | true |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or PlayStation 5 Pro have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
PlayStation 5 Pro supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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