Console comparison
PlayStation 5 (disc) vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 26, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Sony
PlayStation 5 (disc)
$649.99 · 4K
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
$899.99 · 4K
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| Specification | PlayStation 5 (disc) | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | ||
| Maker | Sony | Sony |
| US MSRP | ||
| US MSRP | Winner: $649.99UK RRP £569.99 | $899.99UK RRP £789.99 |
| Price source | ||
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | ||
| GPU throughput | 10.28 TFLOPS | Winner: 16.7 TFLOPS |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | 1000GB | Winner: 2048GB |
| SSD throughput | ||
| SSD throughput | 5.5 GB/s | Not publishedUnverified |
| Target resolution | ||
| Target resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Portable | ||
| Portable | No | No |
| Disc drive | ||
| Disc drive | included | optional |
| UK street price | ||
| UK street price | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) |
US MSRP is the reported RRP for the standard configuration — not a live UK street price. Use the Amazon UK buttons to check current UK availability.
PlayStation 5 (disc)
The mainstream PlayStation: lower graphics throughput than Xbox Series X but a considerably faster SSD.
Best for
- PlayStation exclusives
- Fast loading
- Most players who do not need Pro fidelity
Watch out
UK RRP from PlayStation Blog: Slim digital £519.99, Slim disc £569.99, Pro £789.99. This catalog row is the disc model; digital is cheaper. The 1TB drive still fills quickly — plan for an expansion drive.
PlayStation 5 Pro
The most powerful console on raw graphics throughput, with Sony's spectral upscaling doing much of the work.
Best for
- 4K single-player showcases
- PlayStation exclusives
- Buyers who want maximum fidelity
Watch out
US MSRP $899.99 (from April 2026); UK RRP £789.99 (PlayStation Blog). Retailer bundles and promos come and go — check the live price. No disc drive included — budget for the add-on if you buy physical games.
Common questions
PlayStation 5 (disc) vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.