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Microsoft Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 Pro

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Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X

  • Custom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU; 3.8GHz, or 3.6GHz with SMT processor.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Compatible Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards.
  • Video output and refresh rate: 4K gaming target.
KSh 89,000In 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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Nintendo Switch 2KSh 69,000
PS5 Slim Digital 30th Anniversary Limited EditionKSh 111,000
PS5 Slim Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited EditionKSh 108,000
Xbox Series X Digital 1TBKSh 98,000
Xbox Series S 512GBKSh 63,000
Xbox Series SKSh 80,000
Nintendo Switch-OLED ModelKSh 49,000
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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series X gives you Xbox games with Game Pass, while the PlayStation 5 Pro gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Series X

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.

PlayStation 5 Pro

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.

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PriorityXbox Series XPlayStation 5 Pro
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Video output and refresh rate4K gaming target4K output
Controller supportCompatible Xbox Series X|S and most Xbox One controllers and 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 XPlayStation 5 Pro
BrandMicrosoft—
ModelXbox Series XPlayStation 5 Pro
Product typeHome gaming consoleHome gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XPlayStation 5 Pro
Dimensions15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1 cm—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XPlayStation 5 Pro
ProcessorCustom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU; 3.8GHz, or 3.6GHz with SMT—
GraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2 GPU; 52 compute units, 12 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 XPlayStation 5 Pro
Memory16GB GDDR6; 10GB at 560GB/s and 6GB at 336GB/s—
Internal storage—2TB SSD

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Series XPlayStation 5 Pro
Video output and refresh rate4K 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 XPlayStation 5 Pro
Controller supportCompatible Xbox Series X|S and most Xbox One controllers and accessoriesDualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers
Backward compatibility—Over 8,500 compatible PS4 games; game-specific exceptions apply

Similarities

  • Both output 4K video.
  • Both reach up to 120 fps.

In summary

Get the Xbox Series X if you want Xbox games with Game Pass, or the PlayStation 5 Pro if you would rather have PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.

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