Sony PlayStation 5 Pro vs Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB
Get the PS5 Pro for a big 4K TV. Updated games look sharper and run smoother, with 2TB inside. The Series X costs less and has a disc drive and Game Pass, but it's no longer the cheap way in.
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Which one is for you?
PS5 Pro
A big 4K TV and lots of new games, PlayStation exclusives, digital games? Then it's the PS5 Pro.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro worth it?Xbox Series X
Get the Series X if this sounds like you: Game Pass, friends on Xbox, games on disc.
Is the Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB worth it?Key differences
4K games
Disc drive
Storage
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
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
Xbox Series X
Owners love the 4K graphics and fast loading. Most complaints are units that crashed or stopped working, mostly reviewed in its first two years, and some find it little better than an Xbox One X.
- Great 4K graphics
- A hit as a present
- Fast loading
- Crashed, switched itself off or stopped working
- Little better than an Xbox One X for the money
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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 Pro: 680 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), LDLC (France), Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (US), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Xbox Series X: 3,957 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), LDLC (France) and Takealot (South Africa), read October 2026.