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PlayStation 5
Sony · Released November 12, 2020

PlayStation 5

The launch PS5 brought fast SSD loading and DualSense haptics, in a large body since replaced by the Slim.

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8.5/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the original PS5 only used or refurbished at a good price: reviewers praised its very fast loading, consistent frame rates, 4K HDR graphics, PS4 backward compatibility and the DualSense controller's haptics. Skip it if you're buying new, because the smaller PS5 Slim replaced it with more storage. It's very large and hard to fit in some shelves, storage is limited, and one review heard occasional high-pitched fan noise.

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Key specs
CPU
AMD Zen 2
GPU
AMD RDNA 2
Max output
8K
Highlights

Specs that matter

Performance
GPU
AMD Radeon RDNA 2, ray tracing, up to 2.23 GHz, 10.3 TFLOPS
RAM
16 GB
Storage
825 GB
Body
Weight
9.92 lb (4.5 kg)
Dimensions
390 x 104 x 260 mm
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

RAM / storage16 GB · 825 GB
Weight9.92 lb (4.5 kg)390 x 104 x 260 mm
64 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the original PS5 only used or refurbished at a good price: reviewers praised its very fast loading, consistent frame rates, 4K HDR graphics, PS4 backward compatibility and the DualSense controller's haptics. Skip it if you're buying new, because the smaller PS5 Slim replaced it with more storage. It's very large and hard to fit in some shelves, storage is limited, and one review heard occasional high-pitched fan noise.

Best for

PlayStation exclusives, 4K living-room gaming

Not for

New buyers, who should get the PS5 Slim, and tight spaces.

Main strengthVery fast loading
Main weaknessHuge, divisive design
Reasons to buy
Very fast loading
DualSense haptics and triggers
4K HDR graphics
PS4 backward compatibility
Reasons to avoid
Huge, divisive design
Limited storage
Replaced by the PS5 Slim
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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8.5—
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Score
8.58.7
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Score
8.57.8
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Product data

Full specifications

64 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Hdr Formats
HDR10
Display Hdr
1
Touchscreen
0
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Hdr Support
1
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Max Resolution
8K
GPU
AMD Radeon RDNA 2, ray tracing, up to 2.23 GHz, 10.3 TFLOPS
Gpu Tflops
10.28
Gpu Compute Units
36
Gpu Architecture
RDNA 2
Cpu Architecture
x86-64
Confidence Score
80
Gpu Name
AMD RDNA 2
Cpu Cores
8
Cpu Name
AMD Zen 2
Ports
USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet
Vrr Support
1
Usb Versions
USB-C, USB-A
Usb C Ports
1
Usb A Ports
3
Supports 8k
1
Supports 4k
1
Supports 1440p
1
Supports 1080p
1
Hdmi Version
HDMI 2.1
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 6
Ray Tracing Support
1
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
Custom NVMe SSD
Ram Type
GDDR6
Subcategory
home_console
Short Name
PlayStation 5
Dimensions
15.35 in (39 cm)
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Model Number
PlayStation 5
Release Date
November 12, 2020
Depth
260
Width
390
Height
104
Microsd Slot
0
Ekit Post Views Count
18
Controllers
1 DualSense wireless controller
Max Fps
120
Controllers Included
1 DualSense wireless controller
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet
Product Status
Current
Worth Buying
needs_review
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sony_playstation_research_v1.csv
Variant Name
Disc Edition
Target User
PlayStation exclusives and living-room gaming
Source Notes
Mapped from data/imports/sony_playstation_research_v1.csv. Images and product-specific official URLs still need review.
Soc
AMD Zen 2
Series
PlayStation 5
Sd Card Slot
0
Physical Games
1
Optical Drive Type
4K UHD Blu-ray
Needs Review
1
Ethernet Speed
1000
Disc Drive
1
Digital Games
1
Audio Jack
0
Ethernet
1
Launch Price Usd
499
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