Gaming Console · Current Gen · Head-to-Head
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro vs. Microsoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
$699 · Released Nov 2024
88/100
vs
Microsoft Xbox Series X
$499 · Released Nov 2020
85/100
Head-to-Head Matrix
Each row reflects consensus across the same reviewer panel, scored on the same 0–100 scale.
| Dimension | Sony PlayStation 5 Pro | Microsoft Xbox Series X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 93 | 93 | Tie · +0 |
| GPU | 96 | 94 | PS5 · +2 |
| Game library | 94 | 93 | PS5 · +1 |
| Exclusives | 95 | 88 | PS5 · +7 |
| Backward compat | 90 | 95 | Xbox · +5 |
| Subscriptions | 87 | 93 | Xbox · +6 |
| Value | 86 | 89 | Xbox · +3 |
Pick Sony PlayStation 5 Pro if
you want the strongest first-party exclusives and the most powerful console GPU for 4K gaming.
Pick Microsoft Xbox Series X if
you want the best backward-compatibility library and the strongest subscription-service value.
