PS5 Digital Edition vs PS5 Slim Digital
Same lineup, different priorities: the PS5 Digital Edition and the PS5 Slim Digital share a family name but not every spec. Of the 2 areas we compared, the PS5 Slim Digital wins 1. If one area explains the result, it’s memory & storage.
At a glance
- Performance Tie
- Memory & Storage PS5 Slim Digital wins
- Price PS5 Digital Edition wins
- Performance5.3
- Memory & Storage6.2
- Performance5.3
- Memory & Storage6.7
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The PS5 Slim Digital has 175 GB more built-in storage
The PS5 Slim Digital’s 1,000 GB leaves the PS5 Digital Edition’s 825 GB well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. With the PS5 Slim Digital, you can keep more games ready to play without deleting old favorites.
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The PS5 Slim Digital has a 2.87 lb lighter body
Not a close call. The PS5 Slim Digital lists 5.73 lb and the PS5 Digital Edition lists 8.60 lb. That’s a substantial gap. Extra weight often reflects bigger cooling or batteries, so the PS5 Digital Edition may be heavier for a reason.
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The PS5 Digital Edition has
The PS5 Digital Edition goes bigger with 10.24 in; the PS5 Slim Digital keeps it to 8.50 in. Pick the one that matches how you’ll use it. A deeper body needs more shelf space, while a shallower one is easier to place.
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The PS5 Digital Edition has
At 3.62 in against 3.15 in, the PS5 Digital Edition is the larger of the two on height. Neither is better in general; check it against the space you have.
Design & Size
- PS5 Digital Edition 15.35 in × 3.62 in × 10.24 in
- PS5 Slim Digital 14.09 in × 3.15 in × 8.50 in
By the manufacturer’s measurements, the PS5 Slim Digital is the more compact console, and the PS5 Digital Edition the larger one. Weight goes to the PS5 Slim Digital, which sheds 2.87 lb compared with the PS5 Digital Edition.
Design & Size
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 15.35 in | 14.09 in |
| Height | 3.62 in | 3.15 in |
| Depth | 10.24 in | 8.50 in |
| Weight | 8.60 lb | 5.73 lb (winner) |
Performance
Too close to call
There’s no meaningful winner in the performance section; the two are too close to separate. Neither console gives you a reason to choose it on performance.
Memory & Storage
PS5 Slim Digital leads
The PS5 Slim Digital wins the memory & storage section decisively. The PS5 Slim Digital gives you 175 GB more built-in storage. Modern games are large, so more built-in storage means fewer installs to juggle. Anyone shopping mainly on memory & storage should start with the PS5 Slim Digital.
Built-in storage
PS5 Digital Edition: 825 GB PS5 Slim Digital: 1,000 GB Check the expansion options in the table; extra storage can often be added later, at a cost.
Features & Media
We don’t score this area directly, because the features & media specs are labels rather than measurements. The table shows what each lists.
Full Specifications
Performance
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads |
| CPU max clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based, up to 2.23 GHz | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based, up to 2.23 GHz |
| GPU compute units | 36 | 36 |
| GPU compute (FP32)Manufacturer figure | 10.28 TFLOPS | 10.28 TFLOPS |
| Max output resolution | 8K output; 4K at 120 Hz | 8K output; 4K at 120 Hz |
| Max frame rate | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Hardware ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
Memory & Storage
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| System memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Built-in storage | 825 GB | 1,000 GB (winner) |
| Storage type | Custom NVMe SSD | Custom NVMe SSD |
| Storage expansion | M.2 NVMe SSD slot; USB extended storage | M.2 NVMe SSD slot; USB extended storage |
Features & Media
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | None | None (detachable drive sold separately) |
| Handheld play | No | No |
| Built-in screen | None | None |
| Backward compatibility | Most PS4 games | Most PS4 games |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Design & Size
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 15.35 in | 14.09 in |
| Height | 3.62 in | 3.15 in |
| Depth | 10.24 in | 8.50 in |
| Weight | 8.60 lb | 5.73 lb (winner) |
Price
| Spec | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Slim Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $400 (winner) | $450 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
A price gap of $50 at launch won’t make or break this decision. Step up by $50 to the PS5 Slim Digital and you gain 175 GB more built-in storage and a 2.87 lb lighter body.
Based on US launch pricing as of November 2023. Deals and regional pricing can change the picture.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the PS5 Digital Edition if…
- you’d rather keep $50 in your pocket
- you prefer a larger console and have the room for it
Choose the PS5 Slim Digital if…
- you want room for more games before juggling installs (1,000 GB vs 825 GB)
- you want the lighter console (5.73 lb vs 8.60 lb)
- you value compactness over sheer size
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the PS5 Digital Edition or the PS5 Slim Digital?
The PS5 Slim Digital makes more sense overall. Consider the alternative only if you have better plans for $50.
Is the PS5 Digital Edition bigger than the PS5 Slim Digital?
Size goes the other way: the PS5 Digital Edition is larger (15.35 × 3.62 × 10.24 in), and the PS5 Slim Digital is the smaller option (14.09 × 3.15 × 8.50 in).
Is the PS5 Digital Edition cheaper than the PS5 Slim Digital?
At launch, the PS5 Digital Edition undercut the PS5 Slim Digital by $50. These figures are as of November 2023, and street prices can change.
Which weighs less, the PS5 Digital Edition or the PS5 Slim Digital?
The PS5 Digital Edition is the heavier of the two; the PS5 Slim Digital saves 2.87 lb.
Does the PS5 Digital Edition have more storage than the PS5 Slim Digital?
On storage, the PS5 Slim Digital leads: 1,000 GB compared with 825 GB.
Executive Summary
Here’s my take on the PS5 Digital Edition versus the PS5 Slim Digital, two models from one lineup. I’d put 175 GB more built-in storage at the top of the list, and it belongs to the PS5 Slim Digital. Secondary, but worth mentioning: the PS5 Slim Digital has a 2.87 lb lighter body.
I’d steer price fans toward the PS5 Digital Edition and memory & storage fans toward the PS5 Slim Digital.
My pick: the PS5 Slim Digital gets my vote, but the PS5 Digital Edition is the right call if every dollar counts and $50 is a real sum for you.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.