Compare Microsoft Xbox Series S vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox Series S 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 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99 and 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox Series S |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2020 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | 4.0 TFLOPS | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 10GB GDDR6 (8GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 512GB or 1TB Custom NVMe SSD | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card; External USB 3.1 HDD support Disc Drive: None (All-Digital) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | None (All-Digital) | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1440p (Gaming target); 4K upscaling for games; 4K native for media streaming | 4K Native / 8K support (via PSSR Upscaling) |
| Max FPS | Up to 120 FPS | 120 FPS at 4K |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, Auto HDR | Supported (HDR10, HLG) |
| VRR | Yes (AMD FreeSync & HDMI VRR) | Supported (HDMI 2.1) |
| Ray Tracing | Yes (Hardware-accelerated) | Advanced Ray Tracing (2x–3x faster than base PS5) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic, 7.1 LPCM | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack (on controller) or Xbox Wireless Protocol | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (1 front, 2 back) | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5) | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | None for audio (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio; Bluetooth 5.0 is in the controller only) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Free (No subscription required) | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Yes (via Xbox app) | Supported (up to 1080p/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips, AA Battery powered (included) | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Digital versions of thousands of Xbox, 360, and One games | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | No | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 65mm x 151mm x 275mm (Smallest Xbox ever) | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | 4.25 lbs | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | Robot White (512GB/1TB) or Carbon Black (1TB) | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 165W (Maximum rated power; typical gaming draw is ~75W) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99 | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | Xbox Series S - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |