Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) vs Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB
Between the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) and Xbox Series X 2TB, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) comes out ahead in vr support, while the Xbox Series X 2TB wins on storage and disc drive. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) scores 65.1 and the Xbox Series X 2TB scores 73.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Series X 2TB 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.
Pick the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) if you care most about vr support. The biggest gaps in its favor are vr support.
Pick the Xbox Series X 2TB if you care most about storage and disc drive. Its strongest claims are storage, disc drive.
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 Xbox Series X 2TB 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
- ▲Has VR support.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲Has Disc drive.
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | truelead |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 3 |
| Weight | 2.6 kglead | 4.45 kg |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or Xbox Series X 2TB have a disc drive?+
Xbox Series X 2TB has a disc drive; PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) is digital-only.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or Xbox Series X 2TB?+
Xbox Series X 2TB ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or Xbox Series X 2TB?+
Xbox Series X 2TB supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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