Compare Sony PlayStation 4 Slim vs Sony PlayStation 5
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 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 $299 USD and $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim |
Sony PlayStation 5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | September 2016 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core x86-64 AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2”, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | 1.84 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 | 1.84 Teraflops | 10.3 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8 GB GDDR5 | 16GB GDDR6 (448GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD (User-replaceable) | 825GB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) or 1 TB |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (User-upgradeable); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Standard Blu-ray / DVD (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-ray discs) | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc (Fixed/Integrated) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p (Full HD); also supports 720p and 1080i | Support for 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| HDR | HDR10 support (Enabled via firmware update 4.0) | Yes |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on DualShock 4 controller | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB, or Bluetooth (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 out port | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Front) | 1x USB Type-C (Front), 1x USB Type-A Hi-Speed (Front), 2x USB Type-A SuperSpeed 10Gbps (Back) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) - A major upgrade over the original PS4 | 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 (Essential, Extra, or Premium) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Available with PlayStation Plus subscription | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (includes Game Catalog and Ubisoft+ Classics) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and PS Vita | Yes |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x DualShock 4 (V2) | 1x DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Integrated light bar on the touchpad, built-in speaker, motion sensors, and capacitive touchpad. | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad, Motion sensors |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | No native disc support for PS3/PS2/PS1; select titles available via PS Plus Premium streaming/emulation. | Supports 99% of PlayStation 4 games |
| VR Support | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) | PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 10.4 x 1.5 x 11.3 inches (265 x 39 x 288 mm) | Approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | Approx. 4.5 kg (Launch model); 3.9 kg (Final hardware revision) |
| Color | Jet Black (standard); Glacier White and Limited Editions available. | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Max 165W (Significant reduction from the original 250W model) | 350W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | PS4 Slim Console, DualShock 4 Controller, HDMI cable, Mono Headset, USB charging cable, 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 | $299 USD | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 Slim - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 - Full Specifications |