Compare Sony PlayStation 4 Pro vs Sony PlayStation 5
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the Sony PlayStation 5, 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 $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
Sony PlayStation 5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November, 2016 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores @ 2.1 GHz | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2”, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine | AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz |
| GPU Power | 36 Compute Units @ 911 MHz | 10.3 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8GB GDDR5 (218 GB/s) + 1GB DDR3 (for background tasks) | 16GB GDDR6 (448GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 1TB HDD (Internal) | 825GB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) or 1 TB |
| Expandable | Support for Internal SSD/HDD (SATA 3.0) & External USB 3.0 HDD | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (User-upgradeable); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc (Fixed/Integrated) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p (Native 4K or Checkerboard 4K) | Support for 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS (depending on the game) | 120 FPS |
| HDR | Supported (HDR10) | Yes |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB, or Bluetooth (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 3 × Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) | 1x USB Type-C (Front), 1x USB Type-A Hi-Speed (Front), 2x USB Type-A SuperSpeed 10Gbps (Back) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE) | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PlayStation Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) | Yes |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1 × DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (V2) | 1x DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Touchpad, Light Bar, Motion Sensors, Built-in Speaker | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad, Motion sensors |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all standard PS4 games (with "Pro Enhanced" modes) | Supports 99% of PlayStation 4 games |
| VR Support | Supports PlayStation VR (PSVR) | PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm | Approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) | Approx. 4.5 kg (Launch model); 3.9 kg (Final hardware revision) |
| Color | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) | 350W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord | Console, DualSense Controller, 825GB SSD, Circular Base/Stand (Works for both Vertical and Horizontal), HDMI Cable, AC Power Cord, USB Cable, Astro's Playroom (Pre-installed) |
| Price | 399 USD | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 - Full Specifications |