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Microsoft Xbox Series S vs PlayStation 5 Pro

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

  • Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores processor.
  • Up to 56 GB RAM.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Compatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards.
  • Video output and refresh rate: 1440p gaming target.
KSh 80,000Out of Stock
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PlayStation 5 Pro

PlayStation 5 Pro

  • 2,048 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 7.
  • 4K output.
  • HDR support: HDR in compatible games with an HDR display.
  • DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers.
KSh 131,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 Pro gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and has 4K video output, while the Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass.

Connections

Xbox Series S
Wi-Fi 5
PlayStation 5 Pro
Wi-Fi 7

Controller support

Xbox Series S
Compatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessories
PlayStation 5 Pro
DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series S

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.

PlayStation 5 Pro

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.
  • Higher video output resolution: 4K (vs 1440p).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target4K output
Controller supportCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessoriesDualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPUAdvanced ray tracing and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) in compatible games

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
Product typeDigital home gaming consoleHome gaming console

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
ProcessorCustom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores—
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 20 compute units, 4 TFLOPSAdvanced ray tracing and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) in compatible games
Storage expansionCompatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; USB 3.1 external HDD support; accessories sold separately—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
Memory10GB GDDR6; 8GB at 224GB/s and 2GB at 56GB/s—
Internal storage—2TB SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
Video output and refresh rate1440p gaming target; up to 120fps in supported games on compatible displays; HDMI VRR, Auto Low Latency Mode and AMD FreeSync4K output; compatible games support 60fps or up to 120fps with ray tracing and PSSR
PortsOne HDMI 2.1 port; three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports—
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radioWi-Fi 7; compatible router required; also compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 routers
Ethernet10/100/1000 Ethernet—
HDR support—HDR in compatible games with an HDR display

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series SPlayStation 5 Pro
Game formatsDigital games; physical game discs are not supported—
Controller supportCompatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessoriesDualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers
Backward compatibilityCompatible digital games from the Xbox backward-compatibility catalogue; support is title-specificOver 8,500 compatible PS4 games; game-specific exceptions apply

Similarities

  • Both reach up to 120 fps.

In summary

Get the PlayStation 5 Pro if you want PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and 4K video output, or the Xbox Series S if you would rather have Xbox games with Game Pass.

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