Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition review: specs and price
Compared to Sony’s last console, the PlayStation 4, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition offers vastly improved graphics and fantastic new features. It’s powered by incredible hardware; there’s an 8-core 3.5GHz processor, 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, and a 2.23GHz GPU with 36 compute units (CUs) that delivers a massive 10.28 teraflops (TFLOPS) of floating-point performance.
Not sure what those numbers mean? Consider that the PS4 had an 800MHz GPU that produced just 1.84 TFLOPS, and you get an idea of just how much more powerful the PS5 Digital Edition is. All of these gains are put to good use, too, as the PS5 Digital Edition can deliver breathtaking graphics in native 4K resolution at variable frame rates of up to 120 fps. It also supports ray tracing technology so that game developers can employ incredibly-realistic lighting and shadow effects in real time.
The PS5 Digital Edition also has new features to create a more immersive gaming experience. 3D audio lets you hear the direction of sounds (potentially hundreds at a time) with pinpoint accuracy, and the new DualSense controller has advanced haptics and adaptive triggers that create realistic tension in the shoulder buttons.
As you might guess from the name, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition does not come with an optical drive (unlike the standard PlayStation 5). However, if you’re someone who prefers to buy their games digitally and stream their movies and shows from apps like Netflix, the PS5 Digital Edition is the ideal choice.
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Why is Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition better than the average?
- CPU speed?
8 x 3.5 GHzvs8.46 GHz - Floating-point performance?
10.28 TFLOPSvs1.79 TFLOPS - RAM?
16GBvs8.62GB - GPU clock speed?
2230 MHzvs827.05 MHz - Memory bandwidth?
448 GB/svs144.04 GB/s - Number of compute units?
36vs20.18 - Internal storage?
825GBvs477.14GB - Number of controllers?
4vs1.75
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Overall rating
Features
Quality of exclusive games
8.3/10
4 votes
Backwards compatibility
7.5/10
4 votes
Controller
8.8/10
4 votes
Non-gaming apps
8.5/10
4 votes
Quiet operation
7.8/10
4 votes
Performance
CPU speed
8 x 3.5 GHz
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
10.28 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
RAM
16GB
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.
GPU clock speed
2230 MHz
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput
5.5 GB/s
I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
GDDR version
GDDR6
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
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
Type
Home
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.
Hard drive is replaceable
✖Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
Has an internal power supply
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
internal storage
825GB
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.
Is region free
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
thickness
92 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
260 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
390 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Connectivity
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
is DLNA-certified
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
has an HDMI output
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
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.
has an external memory slot
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
has voice commands
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
backwards compatibility
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
Can play games while they download
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
supports quick resume
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
supports Discord voice chat
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
supports Dolby Vision
✖Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
has adaptive triggers
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
Has a wireless controller
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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.
has an integrated touchpad
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
✔Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
controller weight
281 g
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.
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Comments
[Mc]Giova
2 years ago
10 / 10
Es la mejor consola que hay
[Mc]Giova
2 years ago
10 / 10
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Daniel Arturo
1 year ago
6 / 10
Esperaba más y me decepcionó
Daniel Arturo
1 year ago
6 / 10
Para su costo esperaba un equipo de mejores prestaciones,no es retrocompatible, los juegos son más de lo mismo y wl mando es muy incomodo
Дмитрий
1 year ago
10 / 10
Good
Дмитрий
1 year ago
10 / 10