Sony
PlayStation 5
Ranked #3 of 3 in PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X
Best value if you want PlayStation exclusives
From $649.99Approximate — prices change and we do not track them in real time
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Key specifications
- GPU
- 36 compute units, ~10.28 TFLOPS
- Storage
- 825 GB (~667 GB usable)
- Networking
- Wi-Fi 6
- Editions
- Disc ($649.99) or Digital ($599.99)
Our verdict
The safe, confirmed choice — you're not betting on unconfirmed Pro enhancements, and you're saving $250 that could go toward storage expansion or accessories instead.
How it scores
Each criterion is scored 0-100 from published specs and lab-tested figures in the sources below, then weighted by the fixed formula this category uses. The weights are the same for every product here.
Generational Headroom30% of score
60
Storage20% of score
55
Connectivity15% of score
60
Price Value35% of score
85
Strengths and limitations
Pros
- $649.99 (disc) or $599.99 (digital) — $250 cheaper than the Pro
- GTA VI is confirmed for this platform — no speculation needed here
- Deepest current PlayStation exclusive library, per every source we cite
Cons
- Smallest usable storage of the three (~667GB) — GTA VI plus a modest library will need expansion
- WiFi 6, not WiFi 7
Where this product appears
Also worth a look
Sources: TechRadar (citing Digital Foundry analysis) (2024) · Xbox Wire (official Microsoft announcement) (2026-06-25)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-28