Compare Microsoft Xbox One vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox One and the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $499 (at launch with Kinect) / $399 (later without Kinect) and 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox One |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2013 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 1.75 GHz Custom AMD 8-core "Jaguar" | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | 853 MHz AMD Radeon (1.31 TFLOPS) | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | 1.31 Teraflops | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 (plus 32MB eSRAM) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD (Internal) | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | Supports External USB 3.0 Hard Drives | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Blu-ray / DVD combo drive | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 1080p (Native) / 720p (Common in early games) | 4K Native / 8K support (via PSSR Upscaling) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | 120 FPS at 4K |
| HDR | Not supported on original model (Added in Xbox One S/X) | Supported (HDR10, HLG) |
| VRR | No | Supported (HDMI 2.1) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Advanced Ray Tracing (2x–3x faster than base PS5) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM (2.0, 5.1, 7.1) | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | Supported via 3.5mm jack (on later controllers) or Adapter | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4b Out, 1x HDMI 1.4b In (Pass-through) | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 3x USB 3.0 | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | No (Uses proprietary "Xbox Wireless" protocol) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Yes (Free for all users) | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Yes (via Xbox App) | Supported (up to 1080p/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox One Wireless Controller | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Impulse Triggers, 40+ design improvements over 360 pad | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Supports 600+ Xbox 360 and Original Xbox titles | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | No | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 10.8" x 3.1" (333mm x 274mm x 79mm) | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | Liquid Black | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~70W–120W (Gaming), ~15W (Standby/Instant-on) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Controller, Kinect 2.0 Sensor (Early bundles), HDMI Cable, Power Brick. | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | $499 (at launch with Kinect) / $399 (later without Kinect) | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | Xbox One - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |