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Playstation 5 Slim
Sony · Released November 10, 2023

Playstation 5 Slim

The PS5 Slim is smaller than the launch PS5, with 1TB of storage and a detachable disc drive.

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the PS5 Slim if you want the standard PlayStation for exclusives and physical games: reviewers found it smaller and lighter than the original with the same performance, more storage at 1TB, and a disc drive that can be detached. Skip it if you have a 4K 120Hz TV and want the best visuals, which is what the PS5 Pro is for, or if you only buy digital games. The vertical stand costs extra, and big games fill the SSD fast.

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

Specs that matter

Display
Resolution
4K
Performance
Processor
AMD Zen 2 8-core
GPU
AMD RDNA 2, 10.3 TFLOPS
RAM
16 GB
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
OS
PlayStation OS
Body
Weight
7.05 lb (3.2 kg)
Dimensions
358 x 96 x 216 mm (disc edition)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

ChipsetAMD Zen 2 8-core16 GB RAM · AMD RDNA 2, 10.3 TFLOPS
RAM / storage16 GB · 1TB NVMe SSDPlayStation OS
Weight7.05 lb (3.2 kg)358 x 96 x 216 mm (disc edition)
66 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the PS5 Slim if you want the standard PlayStation for exclusives and physical games: reviewers found it smaller and lighter than the original with the same performance, more storage at 1TB, and a disc drive that can be detached. Skip it if you have a 4K 120Hz TV and want the best visuals, which is what the PS5 Pro is for, or if you only buy digital games. The vertical stand costs extra, and big games fill the SSD fast.

Best for

Current PS5 disc model

Not for

4K enthusiasts who want the Pro, and all-digital buyers.

Main strengthSmaller and lighter than the launch PS5
Main weaknessVertical stand costs extra
Reasons to buy
Smaller and lighter than the launch PS5
1TB of storage
Detachable disc drive
Same PS5 performance
Reasons to avoid
Vertical stand costs extra
Storage fills fast with big games
No performance gain over the original
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
Head to head

How it stacks up

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8.78.2
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Product data

Full specifications

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

Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Hdr Formats
HDR10
Display Hdr
1
Touchscreen
0
Hdr Support
1
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Max Resolution
8K
Chipset
AMD Zen 2 8-core
GPU
AMD RDNA 2, 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
Charging
350W external power supply
Vrr Support
1
Usb Versions
USB-C, USB-A
Usb C Ports
2
Usb A Ports
2
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
Ports
2x USB-A, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
Custom NVMe SSD
Ram Type
GDDR6
Subcategory
home_console
Short Name
PlayStation 5 Slim
Dimensions
14.09 in (35.8 cm)
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
No
Network
No cellular
Operating system
PlayStation OS
Release Date
November 10, 2023
Depth
216
Width
358
Height
96
Operating System
PlayStation OS
Microsd Slot
0
Ekit Post Views Count
66
Worth Buying
needs_review
Verified By
sony_playstation_research_v1.csv
Variant Name
Disc Edition
Target User
Current PlayStation 5 buyers who want the smaller model
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 Slim
Sd Card Slot
0
Physical Games
1
Optical Drive Type
4K UHD Blu-ray (detachable on disc model)
Needs Review
1
Ethernet Speed
1000
Digital Games
1
Audio Jack
0
Launch Price Usd
499
Disc Drive
1
Ethernet
1
Architecture
8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.5GHz variable frequency
Brand Name
SONY
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