PS5 vs PS5 Slim vs PS5 Pro
02 January 2025
Updated: 09/10/2025
Since the recent release of the PS5 Pro, many are trying to decide whether to go with the standard console, buy the Slim, or to go for the more expensive upgraded Pro (or indeed, whether to wait for the PS6); so we decided to gather all the key info to help you decide which option might be best for you.
PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro Features
If you’re wondering what’s the difference between the PS5 and PS5 Slim; barely anything has changed under the hood, apart from increased storage space in the Slim model.
The standard PS5 only comes with 825GB of storage, whereas the Slim comes with a full 1TB, which is a reasonable increase but won’t make much of a difference if you’re looking to install multiple AAA games (in which case, you’d be better off buying an external SSD so you don’t run out of space).
Beyond that, performance in every other area is identical. The PS5 Slim has the same processor, RAM, resolution and max refresh rate as the standard PS5, which means you won’t notice any difference when you’re firing RPGs at your mates in GTA V or backflipping off buildings in Spider-Man 2.
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Oddly, the PS5 Slim (at 13.3 x 9.1 x 3.6 inches) isn’t that much smaller than the standard PS5 (at 15.4 x 10.2 x 4.1 inches), and has similar curved aesthetics, which aren’t to everyone’s taste. We were hoping for something a
bit more refined and compact with the Slim model.
The PS5 Pro got some exciting and significant upgrades: true/pure 8K gaming, a 240Hz max refresh rate, improved memory, 2.5 times the computing power of the original PS5, and a significantly boosted GPU, which leads to vastly improved graphical performance (rumoured to be around 40% to 50% more powerful).
PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro Price and Release Date
Which is the best PS5 for you?
However, if you want the best of what the PS5 has to offer, the PS5 Pro is the way to go with its advanced graphics and storage, especially for serious gamers looking for high-end performance in current and upcoming titles.
When is the PS6 coming out?
Current rumours suggest a late 2027 or early 2028 release date, but there has been no official confirmation of this from Sony as of October 2025.
Recently, the head of business for PlayStation (Eric Lempel) suggested that the PS5 still has plenty of life in it yet, and, when asked, didn't suggest any desire from Sony to move to the next generation in the short term.
Long story short; if you're considering a purchase of a PS5 and planning on waiting for the PS6, it could be a few years yet, so you might be better off taking the plunge now.
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