| Discs and base package | Includes a 1TB SSD and disc drive. Plays supported physical games as well as downloads. | The base 2TB model has no disc drive. Physical games and Blu-ray films require the separately sold compatible drive. |
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For physical games, compare the Slim console against the Pro console plus a drive. Sony says physical disc production for newly released PlayStation games ends in January 2028. Games released or due before then remain unaffected, so the drive retains value for the existing catalogue, resale and Blu-ray playback—not for disc editions of later new releases. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · PlayStation.Blog ↗ |
| Image quality and graphics modes | Uses the quality and performance modes supplied by each game. It does not support the Pro-specific PSSR upscaler. | An upgraded GPU, ray tracing and PSSR improve supported games. The current Enhance PSSR Image Quality setting also applies to certain compatible titles. |
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Benefits depend on the game and patch. The Pro does not make every game equally faster or turn every quality mode into 60fps. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · TechRadar ↗ |
| TV and monitor | Offers 4K output and up to 120Hz features with compatible games and displays. A 60Hz TV is also supported. | Works with 60Hz and 120Hz displays. Its appeal grows when fine detail on a 4K screen and higher-frame-rate modes matter to you. |
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Check your TV model and the HDMI port actually used for 4K, 120Hz and VRR. A 120Hz TV is not required to use the Pro. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
| Built-in storage | Rated at 1TB. Keeping several large games installed may mean deleting games or adding an SSD. | Rated at 2TB, providing more room for players who regularly switch between large games. |
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System software reserves some space on both. If capacity is your only concern, both consoles support M.2 expansion. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
| Network connections | Supports IEEE 802.11ax, commonly called Wi-Fi 6, and gigabit Ethernet. | Supports IEEE 802.11be, commonly called Wi-Fi 7, and gigabit Ethernet. |
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Wi-Fi 7 benefits depend on the router and connection. For a wired setup, the wireless specification is a weak reason to upgrade. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
| Games and controller | Plays PS5 games and most PS4 games, with DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers in supported titles. | Uses the same PS5 library and DualSense controller. PS5 Pro Enhanced games offer their individual graphics or performance improvements. |
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The Pro does not buy entry to a separate console generation. If the games are the same, your value for visual improvements drives the decision. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
| Space and placement | The current Korean-supported CFI-2118 disc model is approximately 358×96×216mm and 3.1kg, excluding projecting parts. | The CFI-7122 base console is approximately 388×89×216mm and 3.1kg. Adding a drive changes its shape and space requirements. |
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Vertical stands are sold separately for both. Allow for the horizontal feet, rear cables and ventilation. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
| Expansion and ports | Supports a compatible M.2 SSD and provides two front USB-C ports and two rear USB-A ports. | Provides the same USB-C and USB-A port counts and an M.2 SSD expansion slot. |
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Port count and storage expansion are similar. Check the SSD specification and heatsink dimensions before buying. Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ · Sony Interactive Entertainment ↗ |
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