Trusted Reviews80
The reviewer calls the Pro the best way to play PS5 games but not an easy recommendation, since the visual gains are modest and the price is steep.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
5 expert reviews
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recommend
recommend
Best PlayStation for picture quality
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro, and 1 recommend it. Most praised: speed. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, TechRadar, The Verge and 2 more
The catch: It is expensive, the gains are subtle on many TVs, and the disc drive costs extra.
Critics agree
Scores run from 70 to 80All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro?
TechRadar80
After a week of testing, the reviewer finds the results terrific for people who care about detail and performance, with fidelity and frame-rate modes available together.
The Verge80
Whether the Pro is worth the money depends on screen size and seating distance; with a typical TV viewed from afar, it likely isn't.
Tom's Guide80
A powerful upgrade that delivers the best PlayStation experience, but the reviewer only recommends it with significant caveats.
Digital Trends70
Reviewer sees it as a worthwhile step up for tech enthusiasts, with clearer visuals and steadier performance, but not something most players need.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Speed2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Price5 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro worth it?
Critics are divided: 1 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive, the gains are subtle on many TVs, and the disc drive costs extra.
Do critics agree about the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro?
Critics agree: scores range from 70 (Digital Trends) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro?
Price (5 of 5 reviews).