Compare Sony PlayStation 4 Pro vs Sony PlayStation 5 Slim
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the Sony PlayStation 5 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 $499.99 USD / €549.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November, 2016 | November 2023 |
| 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) | 1TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| 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 for PS4 games |
| Disc Drive | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc (Detachable) |
| Video Output | ||
| 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 (HDR10) |
| VRR | No | Yes (Variable Refresh Rate) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes (Hardware-based) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (for Blu-ray and compatible media) |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB-C/USB-A, 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) | 2x USB Type-C (Front), 1x USB Type-A (Back), 1x USB Type-A (Back - SuperSpeed 10Gbps) |
| 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 |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) | Yes (supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and PS Portal) |
| 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 Microphone, Built-in Speaker, Touchpad, Six-axis motion sensing |
| 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 (requires adapter) and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm | Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) | Approx. 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs) |
| Color | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) | White (Matte and Glossy finish panels) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) | 340W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord | Console, DualSense Controller, 1TB SSD, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC Power Cord, USB Cable, Printed Materials, Astro's Playroom (Pre-installed game) |
| Price | 399 USD | $499.99 USD / €549.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Slim - Full Specifications |