Product Comparison: Sony PlayStation 4 vs Sony Playstation 4 Slim


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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 Slim
Origin
China
China
About the Product
PlayStation 4 is for the players who want to set out on incredible journeys through immersive new worlds and be part of a deeply connected gaming community.
The all new lighter and slimmer PlayStation4 system has a 500GB hard drive for all of the greatest games, TV, music and more. Incredible games you've come to the right place! Exclusive games take you on incredible journeys, from critically acclaimed indies to award-winning AAA hits.
Key Specs
Drive Type
BD/DVD
BD/DVD
GPU
1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon based graphics engine
1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon based graphics engine
Ultra HD Compatible 4K Player
No
No
Maximum Graphic Quality
1080 p
1080 p
Maximum Number Of Players
2
2
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console
  • It runs games smoothly, quietly.
  • The ps4 is the world's most powerful console.
  • The graphics are amazing.
  • Graphics are excellent, amazing GPU.
  • Powerful, quiet fans to keep it cool.
Sony Playstation 4 Slim 500GB Console
  • The graphics are amazing.
  • Graphics are a major upgrade from 720p and streaming services run smoothly.
  • Great graphics, great games, tons of fun!
  • Slim design, 500GB of memory, easy set up, and great graphics.
  • The graphics are awesome. Super clear.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
1.53 in.
2.08 in.
Width
10.43 in.
10.83 in.
Depth
11.33 in.
12 in.
Weight
4.62 lbs.
6.17 lbs.
Display
Maximum Video Resolution (Streaming)
1080 p
1080 p
HDR
Yes
Yes
Storage
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Internal Hard Drive
Yes
Yes
Hard Drive Capacity
500 GB
500 GB
Memory Card Support
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Storage"
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console
  • Great console fast and powerful.
  • The GDDR5 memory of the ps4 is also far superior to the one's GDDR3 memory.
  • Excellent memory capacity, works fast enough.
  • Stock 500GB is not enough.
  • 500GB hard disk is stingy.
Sony Playstation 4 Slim 500GB Console
  • I'm glad for the additional memory, and the unit works perfectly.
  • It has 500GB of memory which is great for saving games.
  • Slim design, tons of memory, plus 3 free games.
  • The system works great, and the 500GB of memory is nice.
  • Only issues I've had is not enough storage memory.
Connectivity
Number Of USB Port(s)
2
2
Optical Digital Audio
No
No
Number of HDMI Outputs
1
1
HDMI HDCP 2.2
No
No
Wi-Fi Compatible
Yes
Yes
Internet Connectable
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console
  • Set up was easy and network connection was fast and strong.
  • It starts up very quickly and very easily set up including the internet connection.
  • The USB cable connection are smack in the middle which is okay unless your USB cable happens to twist to the left and get in the way of disc slot.
  • You can connect a bluetooth keyboard.
  • USB connection port feels very flimsy.
Sony Playstation 4 Slim 500GB Console
  • The network connection on my slim is twice as good.
  • It doesn't have nearly the connection issues.
  • Fast operation, easy to connect.
  • Easy setup and great system for gaming. Amazing connectivity options.
  • The ps4 won't connect to controller.
Features
CPU
x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores
x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores
Streaming Services
Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, Amazon
Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, Twitch
Motion-Sensing Technology
Yes
Yes
Additional Accessories Included
DualShock 4 wireless controller, Mono headset, Power cable, HDMI cable, USB cable
DualShock 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, Mono headset, Power cable, USB cable
Extras
Exclusive games, Share Play, Family Settings and Parental Controls
Exclusive games, PSN Account, Quick Menu, Dashboard Menu
What customers say about "Features"
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console
  • Playstation 4 is very good for gaming and movies.
  • Perfect, no issues at all.
  • Good stuff and well done, great peace of kit.
  • The PS4 is a media centre much like the PS3 was with many improved features.
  • Controller came with analog sticks in poor condition.
Sony Playstation 4 Slim 500GB Console
  • The graphics are amazing and she can watch her blu-ray movies as well.
  • Love the quality of the graphics and the excellent variety of games for it.
  • Excellent, good graphics and great exclusives.
  • The controller feels a lot more comfortable than the last one.
  • Plays games very well, has good graphics.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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