Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro vs Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB
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 X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| VR support | true | false |
| Disc drive | false | true |
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 81 and the Xbox Series X 2TB scores 81 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. The single most decisive one: Has VR support.
Pick the Xbox Series X 2TB if you care most about disc drive. Its strongest claims are disc drive. The single most decisive one: Has 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.
Which should you buy: Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro or Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro has the measurable edge on has vr support.
Choose Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB if…
Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB has the measurable edge on has disc drive.
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
- ▲Has VR support.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB wins
- ▲Has Disc drive.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Zen 2 8-core |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~16.7 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 2 (12 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
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.