PlayStation · Gaming · Reviewed by Oasthar · Published 2026-05-18
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The reviewer concludes that the PS5 Slim is a worthy upgrade that improves upon the original PS5 by offering a more practical and compact design, increased internal storage, updated USB-C ports, and a flexible detachable disc drive. They recommend the PS5 Slim as the clear choice for anyone buying into the PlayStation ecosystem today, unless the original model is found at a significant discount.
This review provides a detailed comparison between the PlayStation 5 Slim and the original PlayStation 5, highlighting their differences in design, size, storage, ports, disc drive options, and overall value. The reviewer discusses the physical attributes, internal specifications, and functionality of both console models.
The PS5 Slim is a worthy upgrade over the original PS5, offering practical improvements that make it the better choice for most buyers today. Its design is 30% smaller and 18-24% lighter than the original, making it significantly more living room-friendly, and it includes a larger 1 TB internal storage with modern dual USB-C front ports. The biggest trade-off is the optional disc drive and vertical stand cost extra, while the original's disc drive is integrated for a cleaner look. If you are buying a PlayStation 5 now, the Slim's flexibility and updated design make it the clear recommendation. If you find the original at a deep discount and prefer its integrated disc drive, that could be an alternative, but the Slim offers better future-proofing.
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The PS5 Slim is about 30% smaller overall and 18 to 24% lighter than the original PS5, making a noticeable difference for placement and handling.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwYNUZaOE
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The PS5 Slim increases the base internal storage from 825 GB on the original PS5 to a full 1 TB, providing more space for games and media.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwYNUZaOE
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The PS5 Slim features two front-facing USB-C ports, replacing the original PS5's one USB-C and one USB-A setup, offering more modern connectivity.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwYNUZaOE
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The PS5 Slim introduces a detachable disc drive, allowing users to purchase the digital edition and later add a disc drive, a modular design first for PlayStation.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwYNUZaOE
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The PS5 Slim and original PS5 are essentially identical in performance, using the same AMD graphics processor with 10.28 teraflops of power, and targeting 4K 60Hz gaming.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwYNUZaOE
The PS5 Slim is approximately 30% smaller and 18-24% lighter, making it more manageable and easier to integrate into entertainment setups. It also replaces the front USB-C and USB-A ports of the original with two USB-C ports, and features a modular design with a detachable disc drive.
The PS5 Slim and the original PS5 use the same AMD graphics processor (10.28 teraflops) and solid-state drive architecture. This means gameplay performance, frame rates, visual quality, and load times are exactly the same on both systems, delivering the full PlayStation 5 experience.
The PS5 Slim increases the base internal storage to a full 1 TB, giving users more breathing room for installing games, apps, and media compared to the original PS5's 825 GB. Both consoles support expandable storage via compatible SSDs, but the Slim has a small advantage out of the box.
Unlike the original PS5 where the disc drive is permanently built-in, the PS5 Slim's disc drive is detachable. This means you can buy the digital edition and later purchase the disc drive separately to attach it, providing more freedom and choice over time.
The reviewer recommends the PS5 Slim over the original PS5 for anyone buying into the PlayStation ecosystem today. The Slim offers a more practical design, increased storage, updated connectivity, and the flexibility of a detachable disc drive, all while maintaining the same performance as the original. The only reasons to consider the original are if you find it at a deep discount or prefer its integrated disc drive look.
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This video compares the PS5 Slim with the original PS5, noting the Slim is now Sony's default model. Key differences include the Slim's 30% smaller and 18-24% lighter frame, increased internal storage from 825GB to 1TB, and an updated front port configuration with two USB-C ports. The PS5 Slim also introduces a detachable disc drive, offering greater flexibility. Performance-wise, both consoles are identical, delivering the same gaming experience. The reviewer ultimately recommends the PS5 Slim due to its practical design improvements and future-ready features.
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