Compare Sony PlayStation 4 vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Sony PlayStation 5 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 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2013 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core semi-custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.1) @ 800 MHz | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | 1.84 Teraflops | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 8 GB GDDR5 (176 GB/s bandwidth) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD (Standard) / 1 TB (Later models) — User replaceable | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support (Added via software update) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Standard Blu-ray / DVD drive | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 1080p (Full HD), 720p, 480p | 4K Native / 8K support (via PSSR Upscaling) |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | 120 FPS at 4K |
| HDR | HDR10 support (Added to all models via Firmware 4.0 in 2016) | Supported (HDR10, HLG) |
| VRR | No | Supported (HDMI 2.1) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Advanced Ray Tracing (2x–3x faster than base PS5) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1, Optical Out (S/PDIF) | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 out | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0 (Front) | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | Single-band 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| 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/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x DualShock 4 (V1) | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Front touchpad, integrated light bar (hidden from player view), built-in speaker, Mono headset jack, Share button | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | No native disc support for PS1/PS2/PS3; select digital "PS2 Classics" available | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 10.8 x 2.0 x 12.0 inches (275 x 53 x 305 mm) | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | Jet Black (standard), Glacier White (later) | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 250W Max (External power brick NOT required; internal PSU) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 4, Mono earbud headset, HDMI cable, USB charging cable, Power cable | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | $399 USD / £349 GBP | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |