Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2048 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Max refresh | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | false |
| VRR | true | false |
| VR support | true | false |
Between the PlayStation 5 Pro and Switch OLED, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the Switch OLED wins on several specs. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 81 and the Switch OLED scores 38.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 42.6 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 Pro 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 — 3100.00% more. 2048 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.
Both ship with comparable disc drive, 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 Pro or Nintendo - Switch OLED?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 42.6 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 Pro if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro 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 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 3100.00% more. 2048 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 VRR.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Why Nintendo - Switch OLED wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~16.7 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 Pro | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 64 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSDlead | eMMC |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1lead | 1.4 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 2 |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 0.420 kglead |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Switch OLED have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Pro or Switch OLED?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Pro or Switch OLED?+
PlayStation 5 Pro supports up to 120Hz vs 60Hz.