Compare Sony PlayStation 4 Pro vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim, 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 399 USD and $299 USD.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November, 2016 | September 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores @ 2.1 GHz | 8-core x86-64 AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz |
| GPU | 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine | 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon-based Graphics Engine |
| GPU Power | 36 Compute Units @ 911 MHz | 1.84 Teraflops |
| RAM | 8GB GDDR5 (218 GB/s) + 1GB DDR3 (for background tasks) | 8 GB GDDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB HDD (Internal) | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD (User-replaceable) |
| Expandable | Support for Internal SSD/HDD (SATA 3.0) & External USB 3.0 HDD | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support |
| Disc Drive | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) | Standard Blu-ray / DVD (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-ray discs) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p (Native 4K or Checkerboard 4K) | 1080p (Full HD); also supports 720p and 1080i |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS (depending on the game) | Up to 60 FPS |
| HDR | Supported (HDR10) | HDR10 support (Enabled via firmware update 4.0) |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support | 3.5mm jack on DualShock 4 controller |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 1.4 out port |
| USB | 3 × Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Front) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) - A major upgrade over the original PS4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE) | Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, or Premium) |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PlayStation Plus | Available with PlayStation Plus subscription |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (includes Game Catalog and Ubisoft+ Classics) |
| Remote Play | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) | Supported on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and PS Vita |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1 × DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (V2) | 1x DualShock 4 (V2) |
| Features | Touchpad, Light Bar, Motion Sensors, Built-in Speaker | Integrated light bar on the touchpad, built-in speaker, motion sensors, and capacitive touchpad. |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all standard PS4 games (with "Pro Enhanced" modes) | No native disc support for PS3/PS2/PS1; select titles available via PS Plus Premium streaming/emulation. |
| VR Support | Supports PlayStation VR (PSVR) | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm | 10.4 x 1.5 x 11.3 inches (265 x 39 x 288 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Color | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) | Jet Black (standard); Glacier White and Limited Editions available. |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) | Max 165W (Significant reduction from the original 250W model) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord | PS4 Slim Console, DualShock 4 Controller, HDMI cable, Mono Headset, USB charging cable, Power cord. |
| Price | 399 USD | $299 USD |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications | PlayStation 4 Slim - Full Specifications |