Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Get the PS5 Digital Edition. Neither has a disc drive, and the Pro costs a lot more for sharper, smoother games that you barely notice on a smaller or older TV.
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB)
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Which one is for you?
PS5 Digital Edition
Get the Digital Edition if this sounds like you: the cheapest way into PS5, a TV that isn't a big 4K one.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) worth it?PS5 Pro
Get the PS5 Pro for a big 4K TV, the best picture in every game and lots of storage.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro worth it?Key differences
Graphics
Storage
Disc drive
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
PS5 Digital Edition
Owners love how easy it is to set up and use, and it's a hit with children. Almost nobody is unhappy; the few low ratings mention account setup and less free storage than expected.
- Easy to set up and use
- A hit with children
- Great graphics
Nothing came up often enough to list.
PS5 Pro
Owners love the sharper, smoother games. The main complaint is the price for what many see as a small step up from the PS5.
- Sharper, more detailed graphics
- Smoother, faster games
- More storage
- Overpriced for a small step up from the PS5
- No disc drive in the box
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Push Square (PS5 Pro reviews), Tom's Guide (Switch Lite), manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the PS5 Digital Edition: 226 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Boulanger (France), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the PS5 Pro: 680 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), LDLC (France), Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (US), read November 2026.