Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc)
Best for: Value and physical games
Maker's list price £569.99 · source
Check price at PlayStation Direct 3 more stores belowfirst productSony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc) vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)Games consoles compared: specs, who each suits, and where to buy
Updated 15 October 2026 · Specs from Sony's official pages
Pick the PS5 (1TB disc) if you play on a standard TV, buy physical games, or want the lower price; pick the PS5 Pro if you have a high-end 4K or 120Hz TV and want sharper, smoother PS5 Pro-enhanced games, plus 2TB of storage.
Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)
Best for: High-end 4K and 120Hz TVs
Maker's list price £789.99 · source
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Specs side by side
Only the specs that matter for this decision, read from each manufacturer's spec page.
SpecSony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc)Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)
Storage1TB SSD2TB SSD
Disc driveBuilt-in Blu-ray driveNone (add-on drive sold separately)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
AI upscaling—PSSR (PS5 Pro-enhanced games)
Frame rates (enhanced games)—60fps, or up to 120fps with ray tracing on 120Hz displays
Dimensions (approx.)358 x 96 x 216 mm388 x 89 x 216 mm
Weight (approx.)3.2kg3.1kg
In the boxConsole, DualSense, stand feet, HDMI, power and USB cablesConsole, DualSense, stand feet, HDMI and power cables
Sources: Sony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc) · Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)
Where to buy
Stores that sell each one. Prices move daily, so each button opens the store's own page.
StorePlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc)PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)
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Strengths and trade-offs
Sony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc)
- Built-in Blu-ray disc drive for physical games and films
- £220 cheaper than the PS5 Pro at Sony's UK RRP
- Plays the same PS5 game library as the Pro
- Half the storage of the Pro (1TB vs 2TB)
- No PSSR upscaling or PS5 Pro-enhanced modes
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB)
- PSSR AI-enhanced upscaling in PS5 Pro-enhanced games
- 2TB SSD, double the standard PS5
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- No disc drive in the box; the add-on drive costs extra
- Benefits only show in PS5 Pro-enhanced games and on capable TVs
How to choose
The questions that decide it, in the order most people should ask them.
Start with your TV
The Pro's gains are clearest on a good 4K TV, especially one with 120Hz. On an older 1080p or basic 4K set, the standard PS5 gets you most of the experience for less.
Count the cost of discs
The PS5 Pro has no disc drive. If you buy physical games or watch Blu-rays, add Sony's separate disc drive to the Pro's price, or choose the disc PS5.
Check the games you play
PSSR and the higher frame-rate modes only apply to PS5 Pro-enhanced titles. Look at whether your favourite games are on Sony's enhanced list before paying more.
Think about storage
Modern games are large. The Pro's 2TB holds twice as much as the PS5's 1TB, which could save you buying an M.2 SSD upgrade later.
Sony PlayStation 5 Console (1TB, disc) vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (2TB) — common questions
Does the PS5 Pro play all PS5 games?
Yes. Both consoles play the same PS5 library, and Sony says the Pro also plays PS4 games. The Pro's extra upscaling and frame-rate modes only apply to games enhanced for it.
Does the PS5 Pro have a disc drive?
No. The PS5 Pro is all-digital out of the box. Sony sells a separate disc drive that attaches to it if you want physical games.
What are the UK RRPs?
After Sony's April 2026 price change, the UK RRPs are £569.99 for the 1TB disc PS5, £519.99 for the Digital Edition and £789.99 for the PS5 Pro. Retailer prices often differ.
Is there a digital PS5 as well?
Yes. The PS5 Digital Edition has 825GB of storage and no disc drive, at a UK RRP of £519.99. It accepts the same add-on disc drive.
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