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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro vs Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020)
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- 39 different values
- 17 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 19 game consoles.
- RAMA: 8GBB: 16GBPlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020) is 8 GB higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APlayStation 4 Pro: 295 × 55 mm
- BPlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020): 92 × 390 mm
Weight
0 to 5 kg
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Hardware revision
CUH-7000 series, 2016 launch hardware. US model CUH-7015B (1 TB).1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony's CUH-7015B guide states 3.3 kg and 310 W. The later CUH-7215B guide states 3.2 kg and 300 W. Later chassis revisions are not covered here.
CFI-1016B (2020, European model)1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact CFI-1016B European launch hardware. Other numbered revisions are not aliases or variants.
Platform
Operating system
Backward compatibility
PlayStation 2 (select titles downloaded from PlayStation Store)12Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/game/PS2game.htmlRead 13 October 2026Only PlayStation 2 format software downloaded from PlayStation Store plays on the PS4. PS2 and PS3 discs do not. Not every PS2 game is offered.
Game services
PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps-plusRead 8 October 2026Paid subscription. Premium cloud streaming is available only in supported regions and for selected PS5 games.
Remote Play
Processor and graphics
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System on chip
Single-chip custom processor1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026
CPU
CPU cores
CPU threads
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Max CPU clock
GPU
AMD Radeon based graphics engine1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026
AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 202620Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
GPU compute units
Max GPU clock
GPU compute (FP32)
Hardware ray tracing
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Upscaling technologies
Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR)3Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/10/01/ai-upscaling-is-coming-to-ps5Read 8 October 2026Added to the base PS5 platform through game patches on October 1, 2026. Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the initial supported titles. This is not PSSR or a launch hardware feature.
Memory and storage
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Main RAM
Main RAM type
Auxiliary system RAM
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Auxiliary system RAM type
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Memory bus width
Memory bandwidth
ASony PlayStation 4 Pro
| Memory pool | Capacity (GB) | Bandwidth (GB/s) |
|---|---|---|
| GDDR5 shared memory | 8 | 218 |
BSony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020)
| Memory pool | Capacity (GB) | Bandwidth (GB/s) |
|---|---|---|
| GDDR6 shared memory | 16 | 448 |
Storage
Storage type
Internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive, 5400 RPM, SATA III10Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: stock 1 TB, 5400 RPM hard drive, 2.5-inch, supports the faster SATA-III specification.
SSD read bandwidth (raw)
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SSD read bandwidth (compressed)
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Storage expansion methods
Replace the internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive (up to 9.5 mm thick), USB extended storage for applications (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or faster, 250 GB to 8 TB)9Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/extendedstorage.htmlRead 13 October 2026USB extended storage installs and runs applications. It cannot hold saved data, themes or screenshot and video clips. Sony's Pro FAQ says the stock 1 TB 5400 RPM drive can be replaced with a 2.5-inch drive no more than 9.5 mm thick.
Internal M.2 NVMe SSD, USB extended storage9Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssdRead 8 October 2026M.2 can play PS5 and PS4 games. USB can play PS4 games and store PS5 games for transfer back to internal or M.2 storage.10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-extended-storageRead 8 October 2026USB extended storage cannot run PS5 games directly. PS4 games run directly. USB storage 250 GB to 8 TB, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or later.
Internal storage expansion slot
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PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD, Socket 3 Key M9Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssdRead 8 October 2026
Max internal storage expansion
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Video output
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Max output resolution
Max output refresh rate
Max game frame rate (claimed)
Game resolution target
Video output modes
ASony PlayStation 4 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 | 2160p YUV420 or RGB. Requires a supported 4K TV and a Premium High Speed HDMI cable. |
BSony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 | HDMI 2.1 display and compatible game required. |
| 2560 | 1440 | 120 | Supported display and current system software required. |
| 2560 | 1440 | 60 | Supported display and current system software required. |
HDR formats
HDR106Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: fully compatible with the HDR10 specification at launch. There are no plans for Dolby Vision.7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-how-to-enable-hdrRead 13 October 2026Sony support: PS4 consoles support HDR video output and need a TV that supports the HDR10 format. System software 7.0 or later is required.
HDMI version
Variable refresh rate
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Auto low latency mode
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Audio
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Audio formats
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Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, AAC, Linear PCM5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026PS5 platform output formats from the FAQ. Games, apps and disc playback have their own settings. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X disc support is not assigned to disc-less consoles as supplied.
Spatial audio
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Tempest 3D AudioTech18Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/3d-audio-ps5Read 8 October 2026PS5 3D audio can use TV speakers after room calibration and compatible stereo headphones. Sony names the system Tempest 3D AudioTech in the launch specifications and current Pro and Digital product pages.21Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026Exact product page or model launch specifications names Tempest 3D AudioTech. Current support setup page confirms TV speakers and headphone routes.
Bluetooth audio output
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth version
Ethernet speed
Ports
ASony PlayStation 4 Pro
| Type | Count | Version | Speed (Gbps) | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.0 | Not available | rear | Video and audio output |
| Optical audio | 1 | Not available | Not available | rear | Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)) |
| USB-A | 2 | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) | 5 | front | Data and accessories |
| USB-A | 1 | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) | 5 | rear | Data and accessories |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | 1 | rear | Network |
| Other | 1 | AUX | Not available | rear | PlayStation Camera |
| AC power | 1 | Not available | Not available | rear | Power input |
BSony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020)
| Type | Count | Version | Speed (Gbps) | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 1 | Hi-Speed USB | Not available | front | Data and accessories |
| USB-C | 1 | SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps | 10 | front | Data and accessories |
| USB-A | 2 | SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps | 10 | rear | Data and accessories |
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Not available | rear | Video and audio output |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | 1 | rear | Network |
| AC power | 1 | Not available | Not available | rear | Power input |
Disc drive
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Disc drive
Optical disc formats
BD-ROM, BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV), DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW (video mode, VR mode), DVD+R/RW1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive is read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV. Formats are from the online User's Guide page Supported disc formats. CDs, BD-RE ver.1.0, BD-R/RE XL and 8 cm discs are not supported. The Pro does not play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs (Sony Pro FAQ).
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Disc drive requirements
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Controller
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Included controller
DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026The Specifications table lists the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with the system.
DualSense wireless controller6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
Included controller count
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Controller connections
Controller features
Two-point capacitive touch pad with click, Six-axis motion sensing (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Light bar, Vibration, Built-in mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, Extension port2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2) table: Touch Pad 2 Point, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type. Motion Sensor six-axis. Other features Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker. Ports USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack.
Haptic feedback, Adaptive triggers, Touch pad, Gyroscope and accelerometer, Built-in microphone, Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headset jack5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026The supplied standard DualSense features are described under The DualSense Wireless Controller. Haptics and adaptive triggers require game support.
Controller power
Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 3.65 V, 1000 mAh2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery DC3.65V 1000mAh. Sony's Pro FAQ says the latest DUALSHOCK 4 ships with the Pro.
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1560 mAh, 3.65 V1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026DualSense controller specification. Not a console battery.
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
Max power consumption (claimed)
Standby power (claimed)
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Measured
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Gaming power (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Gaming noise (measured)
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Usable storage (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width295Height55Depth327mm(11.6 × 2.2 × 12.9 in)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table gives about 295 x 55 x 327 mm (width x height x depth), excluding projecting parts, in the horizontal placement. Stored as published.
Width92Height390Depth260mm(3.6 × 15.4 × 10.2 in)1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications table gives horizontal width 390, height 92, depth 260 mm. The manual setup drawings identify vertical and horizontal orientations. Stored upright as width 92, height 390, depth 260 mm. Approximate and excludes projecting parts and stand.
Weight
Supported orientations
In the box
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In the box
PlayStation 4 Pro console, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono headset (with muting feature), AC power cord1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main supplied items in the Specifications table: HDMI cable, USB cable, mono headset with muting feature and AC power cord. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller is listed with the system. Sony's Pro FAQ says a Premium High Speed HDMI cable is included.
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020), DualSense wireless controller, USB charging cable, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Console base, Quick Start and Safety guides, Astro’s Playroom pre-installed7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
HDMI cable included
Vertical stand included
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.playstation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specs2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Sony US tech specs page lists the PS4 Pro (CUH-7000 series) next to the PS4 and the DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2).
blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 8 October 2026
Manual
manuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdf1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026
www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdf1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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