Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Max refresh | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | false |
| Disc drive | true | false |
| VRR | true | false |
Between the PlayStation 5 Slim and Switch OLED, the PlayStation 5 Slim comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the Switch OLED wins on several specs. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Slim scores 72.7 and the Switch OLED scores 38.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Slim is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 34.3 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.
Pick the PlayStation 5 Slim if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, ram, max refresh, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 1500.00% more. 1024 GB vs 64 GB.
The Switch OLED similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the PlayStation 5 Slim 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 Slim or Nintendo - Switch OLED?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim leads the current Mars Score by 34.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, max refresh, max resolution against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim has the measurable edge on storage gb, ram gb, max refresh hz.
Choose Nintendo - Switch OLED if…
Nintendo - Switch OLED does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Slim wins
- ▲Storage — 1500.00% more. 1024 GB vs 64 GB.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Max refresh — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Has Ray tracing.
- ▲Has Disc drive.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Why Nintendo - Switch OLED wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2 (10.3 TFLOPS) | Nvidia Maxwell (~0.4 TFLOPS docked) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 4 GB |
| Max resolution | 8Klead | 1080p |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | truelead | false |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 64 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSDlead | eMMC |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | truelead | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1lead | 1.4 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 2 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 0.420 kglead |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Slim or Switch OLED have a disc drive?+
PlayStation 5 Slim has a disc drive; Switch OLED is digital-only.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Slim or Switch OLED?+
PlayStation 5 Slim ships with 1024GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Slim or Switch OLED?+
PlayStation 5 Slim supports up to 120Hz vs 60Hz.