PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB
Score: 76/100
PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB offers the same performance as the original PS4 in a slimmer, quieter chassis with a larger HDD and modern Wi-Fi. It lacks 4K support and an optical audio port but provides a solid, energy-efficient gaming experience.
The PlayStation 4 Pro adds a more powerful GPU, 4K upscaling, HDR10 and improved VR performance to the PS4 platform, but it is bulkier, louder and consumes more power, and it still lacks native 4K Blu-ray playback.
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2.1 GHzbest | 1.6 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 310 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kg | 0.975 kgbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
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Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac |
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Weight (kg) | 3.3 kg | 0.975 kg |
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Professional reviewers praised the PS4 Pro for delivering solid 4K and HDR experiences, a richer game library and improved VR performance, while noting its bulkier chassis and the absence of UHD Blu-ray support as key drawbacks.
Everyday users love the visual jump and 4K streaming capabilities, especially on HDR TVs, but many complain about the loud fan, larger footprint, and the fact that most games are only upscaled rather than true 4K.
“"a night-and-day difference" in image quality when playing enhanced titles”
“"It's loud"”
“"Bigger than expected"”
Pick the Pro for better graphics and 4K; pick the Slim for space savings and lower cost.
Professional reviewers praise the PS4 Slim for its sleek, space-saving chassis, quieter cooling and the addition of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while noting that performance remains identical to the launch PS4 and the loss of the optical audio port is a minor inconvenience.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the console's quiet operation, compact footprint and easy HDD upgrade, though many lament the missing optical audio output and occasionally note warm temperatures during long sessions.
