After several years of the launch of the PS4 console , PlayStation has made the new release of PS4 Slim and then PS4 Pro, which has led to making a comparison between the two consoles in order to discover which of the two is a better alternative. With all this, it is no longer just a matter of comparing which console is better if Xbox or PlayStation, but it has begun to generate a dispute inside this company, especially with these two latest developments launched to the market.
These two consoles have been the last ones launched by the Sony industry, where on September 15, 2016 the PS4 Slim model would go on the market, which It would be launched with the aim of replacing the PS4 model, but this time offering a more advanced and lighter design. While later everything would evolve and would be launched PS4 Pro model, a new version that has marked a before and after.
All this has led Sony users to ask themselves what are the differences of these two models and which one is the best to choose. In this way, here we will show you how to differentiate both consoles so you can detail each of its characteristics and in that way choose the one that best suits your needs.
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Comparison and differences between PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro consoles
Since the launch of PS4 Pro there has been a conflict with the previous console PlayStation 4 Slim regarding its differences and which of the two is better. In this case, both versions are capable of playing the same games as the original PS4 console.
In this way when referring to the PlayStation 4 Slim , we talk about a reissue of the current PS4 and which has a very similar performance. While the PlayStation 4 Pro has been specially designed to provide updates to the PS4 hardware.
Here we present the main comparisons and differences between the two consoles:
Best graphics processor
When comparing both versions we can realize that PS4 Pro offers an improvement especially in the graphics processor. And this last model offers a much more powerful processor than PS4 Slim, thus adding 1GB of extra RAM to improve the graphic section and improve the system.
In the same way with this latest version, has doubled the number of GPU cores in order to achieve a processing capacity of up to 4.20 TFLOPS.
Having more graphic power makes the console capable of running games with 4K resolution in HDR . Thus placing itself above its previous version in terms of the graphics processor we mean.
Hard Disk
In the case of the PS4 Pro version has a 1TB hard drive and has the ability to support 5 Ghz WiFi networks. While the Slim also has a 1TB hard drive, but has a USB 3.1 Gen port , it also has one more port in the back unlike the Pro that doesn’t have it.
Compatible consoles
Both versions are highly compatible, share the same games both physical and digital and can transfer data between them via the Ethernet cable.
The dimensions
Another difference between the two is its dimensions and is that the Pro version has the following: 295 x 55 x 327 mm. While the version Slim is 265 x 39 x 288 mm. Thus the Slim is much smaller, thin and manageable, suitable for placing in places with smaller spaces.
Power consumption
PS4 Slim consumes much less power than the PS4 Pro and includes a USB 3.1 port, WiFi AC , being much faster than the standard Wireless N, offers Bluetooth 4.0 and has the ability to offer speeds similar to that of a 1Gbps cable.
Here is a comparison chart between these two Sony models so you can learn more about each of their features.
Comparative table
If I already have the PS4 Slim is it worth buying the PS4 Pro?
If you already have the version of PlayStation 4 Slim and do not know if you should stay with it or simply buy the PS4 Pro, before making a decision you must have in Note that to acquire the Pro model you will need to have the following requirements:
- Have a 4K television to enjoy the full maximum resolution of the game.
- The cost of games is usually more elevated.
- It will be necessary to acquire the Virtual Reality glasses in order to enjoy all the services correctly.
- Have a console with a powerful graphics card.
When knowing if we should continue with the Slim console or simply switch to the Pro it is important to keep in mind that the main difference between the two is the greater graphic capacity than PS4 Pro, this will help us essentially in the improvement of the performance of the different games that we have. Some of them allow to play at 60 fps , while another only allows 30 fps .
This will allow to have a graphic improvement in the resolution of sharpness and texture of the image making the game much more attractive to the user. But, if we are looking to have a better screen resolution, without a doubt, the best option will be to buy PS4 Pro.
And if we compare the resolution of the PlayStation 4 Slim which is 1080p with PS4 Pro which is 2160p (4K) we can see that it has twice the resolution to the previous version. This allows to have a better appearance in the games that is basically what every user looks for in this type of device as well as a higher speed and memory capacity.
All games designed for PlayStation 4 Pro have graphic improvements thanks to the greater power that the console presents. Therefore, it can be said that it is worth buying this console if you want to get better results on the features mentioned above.
However, an important aspect that cannot be mentioned is the cost of this version which is usually much higher than the PS4 Slim, which is among 289 euros while the PS4 Pro is around 400 euros. Thus being much higher for users. You can see the differences between the PS4 console and the PS4 Pro here.