Sony
PlayStation 5 Digital Slim
A solid mid-range pick in the game consoles line-up, with 4K up front.
61/100
4KAMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPSAMD Zen 2, 8-core1000 GBHome ConsoleSlim
£390best price at Amazon
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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
Scored against the game consoles classWhere the PlayStation 5 Digital Slim wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAMD Zen 2, 8-core
GPUAMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS
RAM16 GB
Storage
Internal SSD1000 GB
Expandable storageYes
Video output
Max resolution4
Max refresh120 Hz
Ray tracingYes
VRRYes
Design
Form factorHome Console
Weight2.6 kg
Bundle
Controllers1
EditionSlim
ColourBlack
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowPlayStation 5 Digital Slim vs Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB Digital
PlayStation 5 Digital SlimXbox Series X 1TB Digital
| SonyPlayStation 5 Digital SlimThis page | MicrosoftXbox Series X 1TB Digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 61 /100 |
| Max resolution | 4 | 4 |
| SSD | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2, 8-core | 8 |
Who it's for
Is the PlayStation 5 Digital Slim 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the PlayStation 5 Digital Slim 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 Slim?
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.
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