Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro vs Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB
Between the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X 2TB, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes out ahead in vr support, while the Xbox Series X 2TB wins on disc drive. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 73.7 and the Xbox Series X 2TB scores 73.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the PlayStation 5 Pro 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 disc drive. Its strongest claims are disc drive.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, max resolution, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro wins
- ▲Has VR support.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB wins
- ▲Has Disc drive.
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GB | 2048 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | truelead |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 3 |
| Weight | 3.1 kglead | 4.45 kg |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X 2TB have a disc drive?+
Xbox Series X 2TB has a disc drive; PlayStation 5 Pro is digital-only.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X 2TB?+
Xbox Series X 2TB supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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