Our Take
The PlayStation 5 Pro is Sony's mid-generation upgrade to the standard PS5, targeting enthusiasts who want noticeably better graphical performance without waiting for a full next generation. It sits above the PS5 Slim in the lineup, offering enhanced GPU capability and improved ray tracing for those who game on a 4K display and care about visual fidelity.
Key Features
Custom AMD GPU with roughly 45% more compute units than the standard PS5
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology for sharper 4K image output
2TB internal SSD storage, doubling the base PS5's capacity
Supports the same UHD Blu-ray disc format as the standard PS5 disc edition (disc drive sold separately as an add-on)
Wi-Fi 7 support for faster, lower-latency wireless connections
Backwards compatible with the full library of PS4 and PS5 titles
Our Verdict
Worth serious consideration if you already own a quality 4K television, play graphically demanding titles regularly, and want the best PlayStation performance available today. If you game on a 1080p screen, own a standard PS5 that satisfies you, or are budget-conscious, the meaningful price premium is very difficult to justify.