Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) vs Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB |
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 72.7 and the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 81 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.3 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) does not 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. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Both ship with comparable ram, max resolution, max refresh, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 8.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro has the measurable edge on storage gb.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Zen 2 8-core |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2 (10.3 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 3 (~16.7 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
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.