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; the decision sits 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 do not 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 says 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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