Editor's Pick Best Library VERIFIED
Sony
PlayStation 5 Slim
Sony · Gaming Consoles
The blockbuster console: a strong exclusive library, fast SSD loading, 4K up to 120Hz, and the immersive DualSense controller.
4.5 100% recommend$499
9.0 score verified
ComparZone Score
9.0
Excellent
The console to beat for single-player exclusives and immersive feedback, with fast loading…
$499
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $55
10.3 TFLOPs
GPU Power
Performance
120 fps
Max Frame Rate
Graphics
4K (up to 8K)
Max Resolution
Graphics
God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon
Exclusive Library
Library
Yes
Backward Compatibility
Library
Why it stands out
Best exclusive lineup in the category
Best exclusive lineup in the category
SSD makes loading nearly instant
SSD makes loading nearly instant
DualSense feedback is genuinely immersive
DualSense feedback is genuinely immersive
4K/120 and ray tracing supported
4K/120 and ray tracing supported
Category scores
marker = Gaming Consoles average
Performance profile
PlayStation 5 Slim Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Library
Beats avg by
+0.3 pts
Confidence
96 %
Data sources
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Library 96% verified
Backward Compatibility96%Yes
Exclusive Library96%God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon
Graphics 96% verified
Max Frame Rate96%120 fps
Max Resolution96%4K (up to 8K)
Ray Tracing96%Yes
Storage 96% verified
Storage96%1TB SSD
Expandable Storage96%Yes
Disc Drive96%Yes
Design 96% verified
Weight96%3.2 kg
Performance 96% verified
CPU96%8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.5GHz
GPU Power96%10.3 TFLOPs
Memory96%16GB GDDR6
Price trend
$499▼ $55
low · $499high · $555
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
9.0
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong exclusive game library
- Near-instant SSD loading
- Immersive DualSense haptics and triggers
- 4K up to 120Hz with ray tracing
Cons
- Base storage fills quickly
- Still a large console
- Best titles are single-player focused
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Diego F. Verified
1 months ago
The exclusives sell it
Spider-Man and God of War alone are worth it, and the DualSense makes every game feel better. Loading is so fast I forget loading screens existed.
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Sophie R. Verified
2 months ago
Great, but buy an SSD
Fantastic console. The only catch is storage — the 1TB fills fast with modern games, so plan to add an NVMe drive. Otherwise flawless.
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From the community
QIs it worth it over the Xbox?
If you value exclusive single-player games and the DualSense controller, yes. If you want the best subscription value via Game Pass, the Xbox is more compelling.
QCan it play PS4 games?
Yes — the vast majority of PS4 titles are backward compatible and often run better on PS5.
Frequently asked
Can I expand the storage?
Yes — it has an internal M.2 NVMe SSD slot for adding compatible drives, which is the best way to expand fast game storage.
Is the disc drive included?
The Slim comes in disc and digital editions; the digital model adds an attachable disc drive separately if you want physical games later.
Does it support 120Hz gaming?
Yes — supported titles run up to 4K 120Hz on a compatible HDMI 2.1 TV.