Between the PlayStation 5 Pro and Switch OLED, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes out ahead in storage and ram, while the Switch OLED wins on several specs. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 73.7 and the Switch OLED scores 39.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 34.0 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 Switch OLED similarly doesn't 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 don't 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.
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
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.
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