Compare Sony PlayStation 4 vs Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Sony PlayStation 4 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 $399 USD / £349 GBP and 399 USD.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2013 | November, 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core semi-custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz | x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores @ 2.1 GHz |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.1) @ 800 MHz | 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine |
| GPU Power | 1.84 Teraflops | 36 Compute Units @ 911 MHz |
| RAM | 8 GB GDDR5 (176 GB/s bandwidth) | 8GB GDDR5 (218 GB/s) + 1GB DDR3 (for background tasks) |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD (Standard) / 1 TB (Later models) — User replaceable | 1TB HDD (Internal) |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support (Added via software update) | Support for Internal SSD/HDD (SATA 3.0) & External USB 3.0 HDD |
| Disc Drive | Standard Blu-ray / DVD drive | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p (Full HD), 720p, 480p | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p (Native 4K or Checkerboard 4K) |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | 60 FPS (depending on the game) |
| HDR | HDR10 support (Added to all models via Firmware 4.0 in 2016) | Supported (HDR10) |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1, Optical Out (S/PDIF) | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 out | 1 × HDMI 2.0b |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0 (Front) | 3 × Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | Single-band 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) | Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PS Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PS Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported (PS Vita, PC, Mac, Mobile) | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x DualShock 4 (V1) | 1 × DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (V2) |
| Features | Front touchpad, integrated light bar (hidden from player view), built-in speaker, Mono headset jack, Share button | Touchpad, Light Bar, Motion Sensors, Built-in Speaker |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | No native disc support for PS1/PS2/PS3; select digital "PS2 Classics" available | Plays all standard PS4 games (with "Pro Enhanced" modes) |
| VR Support | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) | Supports PlayStation VR (PSVR) |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 10.8 x 2.0 x 12.0 inches (275 x 53 x 305 mm) | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) |
| Color | Jet Black (standard), Glacier White (later) | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 250W Max (External power brick NOT required; internal PSU) | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 4, Mono earbud headset, HDMI cable, USB charging cable, Power cable | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord |
| Price | $399 USD / £349 GBP | 399 USD |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 - Full Specifications | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications |