Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro vs Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 10 GB |
| VR support | true | false |
| Max resolution | 8K | 4K |
Between the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series S 1TB, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the Xbox Series S 1TB wins on several specs. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 81 and the Xbox Series S 1TB scores 66.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.4 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, vr support, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
The Xbox Series S 1TB similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max refresh, ray tracing, 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 Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 14.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, 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, has vr support.
Choose Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB if…
Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB 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 — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲RAM — 60.00% more. 16 GB vs 10 GB.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 4K).
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Zen 2 8-core |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~16.7 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 2 (4 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 10 GB |
| Max resolution | 8Klead | 4K |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 3 |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 1.93 kglead |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S 1TB have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S 1TB?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S 1TB?+
Xbox Series S 1TB supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.