88 facts in comparison
Sony PlayStation 4 vs Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
Sony PlayStation 4
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
Why is Sony PlayStation 4 better than Sony PlayStation 4 Pro?
- 2879 more games available?
6144vs3265 - 20 mm thinner?
275 mmvs295 mm - 22 mm narrower?
305 mmvs327 mm - 16.21% less body volume?
4445.38 cm³vs5305.57 cm³ - 500 g lighter?
2.8kgvs3.3kg - 3800 MHz higher RAM speed?
5500 MHzvs1700 MHz
Why is Sony PlayStation 4 Pro better than Sony PlayStation 4?
- 43.75% faster CPU speed?
8 x 2.3 GHzvs8 x 1.6 GHz - 2.35 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?
4.19 TFLOPSvs1.84 TFLOPS - 111 MHz faster GPU clock speed?
911 MHzvs800 MHz - 41.6 GB/s higher memory bandwidth?
217.6 GB/svs176 GB/s - Has an external memory slot?
- 18 more compute units?
36vs18 - 500GB more internal storage?
1000GBvs500GB - Higher output resolution?
4Kvs1080p
Price comparison
Sony PlayStation 4
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Quality of exclusive games
8.6/10
10 votes
8.4/10
12 votes
Backwards compatibility
4.6/10
9 votes
4.9/10
11 votes
Controller
7.9/10
10 votes
7.7/10
12 votes
Non-gaming apps
6.7/10
10 votes
7.2/10
12 votes
Quiet operation
6.2/10
10 votes
6.8/10
12 votes
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
A higher memory bandwidth means the memory can be accessed faster and therefore data can be retrieved quicker, having a positive effect on the performance.
General info
The type of game console.
The resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
Devices with an internal power supply are desirable as they don't require a large external "power brick" on the cable. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and an advantage if you have limited space.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Region free devices allow you to play games from different continents. This enables you to collect a larger game library, and you could play games before they are released in your region.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Connectivity
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Features
Consoles which have more games offer more choice to the user. It is also an indicator of how popular a console is.
Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
Dolby Vision is an HDR format that supports greater color depth and brightness than HDR10/HDR10+. It uses dynamic metadata so that each frame can have its own settings for contrast, brightness, and colors, which results in lifelike images.
Controllers
More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
Special motors in the controller can adjust the tension of the trigger buttons, adding to the feeling of immersion. For example, the triggers can become harder to press down as a player’s character sprints and becomes fatigued.
A motion controller is a type of game controller that utilizes sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other types of sensors) to track motion and provide input.
The device controllers connect to the console wirelessly, allowing for a tangle free gaming experience.
The more analog sticks, the more complex the input can be.
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.
Price comparison
Sony PlayStation 4
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
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Ron
1 year ago
8 / 10
good console, served me for 7 years still working.
Ron
1 year ago
8 / 10
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Anonymous
2 years ago
9 / 10
8 years later, still a good purchase
Anonymous
2 years ago
9 / 10
I bought it when it was launched and after 8 years, it has not given me a single problem. When it comes to the games, it has an impressive catalog. Some exclusives (some temporary and some others that will be released on PC, true) that alone justify its purchase to a great extent (God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Gran Turismo, Bloodborne, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Horizon Zero Dawn, etc...) and, of course, the most important "third party" games (COD, Assassins, FIFA, etc.). In addition, the PSVR works perfectly with this model (the "fat" one), making it a more affordable entry point for VR than would be on PC. The only criticisms I can make are that it's a bit noisy, especially if you have it close by or play without headphones, and the quality of the controller thumbsticks is quite low, but that can easily be solved by purchasing very cheap replacements or grips to cover them. It's true that the PS5 is backward compatible, and if you have the money, it might be a better purchase, but if you don't want or can't spend that much, and it's your first console, it's impossible for it to disappoint you.
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Justin
1 year ago
10 / 10
It is very noisy
Justin
1 year ago
10 / 10
Very good at first, but over time it can easily get damaged
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