Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital Console

A solid mid-range game console for everyday users and creators, leading with 4K.

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
4KAMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPSAMD Zen 2, 8-core825 GBHome Console
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Why we rate it

  • Expandable storage
  • Ray tracing
  • VRR
  • Above-average ram
  • No handheld / portable mode
  • Below-average internal ssd
Score profile

Where the PlayStation 5 Digital Console wins and loses

Scored against the game consoles class
ComputeStorageVideo844584
Compute
84
Storage
45
Video output
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUAMD Zen 2, 8-core
GPUAMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS
RAM16 GB

Storage

Internal SSD825 GB
Expandable storageYes

Video output

Max resolution4
Max refresh120 Hz
Ray tracingYes
VRRYes

Design

Form factorHome Console
Weight3.9 kg

Bundle

Controllers1
Head to head

PlayStation 5 Digital Console vs Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Slim

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeStorageVideo
PlayStation 5 Digital ConsolePlayStation 5 Digital Slim
 SonyPlayStation 5 Digital ConsoleThis pageSonyPlayStation 5 Digital Slim
Overall score61 /10061 /100
Max resolution44
SSD825 GB1000 GBBetter
RAM16 GB16 GB
CPUAMD Zen 2, 8-coreAMD Zen 2, 8-core
Who it's for

Is the PlayStation 5 Digital Console right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable game console for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need handheld / portable mode, in which case a higher-tier game console is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the PlayStation 5 Digital Console worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other game consoles, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the PlayStation 5 Digital Console?

Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Nintendo Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch 2 scores 64/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.