Which is the best choice: PlayStation 5 digital or with disc player

With two PlayStation 5 models available, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for the consumer. The most frequently asked question of Sony console users is, whether to opt for the PS5 with 4K Blu-Ray drive, or spend a little less and buy the PS5 Digital Edition.

But when it comes to a comparison between the digital edition of PS5 and the original PS5, there are people who made the wrong decision to choose a version that didn't suit their tastes. At first glance, he is forgiven if he thinks that Sony's black and white giants are exactly the same. However, there are clear differences between the normal version of the PlayStation 5 and the digital model that every consumer needs to know, which could influence the final decision.

Next, Infobae brings a comparison of the PS5 to the PS5 Digital Edition in each area, from price to specifications, to help you make the best buying decision.

PS5 vs. PS5 digital version: specifications

Here are the full official PS5 specs directly from Sony, including the differences for both editions where the yellow highlight is indicated. The two PS5 models are identical in terms of performance.

The only difference is that the more expensive PS5 console has an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive; otherwise, they use the same custom processor and have the same 825 GB SSD.

UPC:

x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz

GPU:

AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)

System memory:

Bandwidth GDDR6 16GB/ 448GB/s

Optical Drive (base unit only):

Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~ 10 x CAVBD ROM (25 G/50 G) ~ 8 x CAVBD-R/RE (25 G/50 G) ~ 8 x CAVDVD ~ 3.2 x CLV

SSD: 825 GB, read bandwidth 5.5 GB/s (raw)

PS5 Game Disc:

Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100 GB/disc

Video output:

HDMI OUT port, compatible with 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)

Audio:

Tempest 3D AudioTech

Dimensions (Digital PS5 is thinner than PS5 with reader):

- PS5: Approx. 390 mm x 104 mm x 260 mm (W x H x D) (excludes larger projection, excludes base)

- PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 390 mm x 92 mm x 260 mm (W x H x D) (excludes larger projection, excludes base)

Weight (Digital PS5 is lighter than PS5 with reader):

- PS5: 4,5 kg

- PS5 Digital Edition: 3.9 kg

Power (Digital PS5 consumes less power than PS5 with reader):

- PS5: 350 W

- PS5 Digital Edition: 340W

Input and output:

USB Type-A (Hi-Speed USB) USB Type-A port (High Speed USB 10Gbps) x2, USB Type-C port (High Speed USB 10Gbps)

Networks:

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, Bluetooth 5.1

Both consoles include a single PS5 DualSense wireless controller, which features adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that helps elevate the sense of realism in your games.

The two consoles can also play PS4 games, and an external hard drive can be purchased for additional storage to play these older titles. However, it is not yet possible to store or play PS5 games from external hard drives or SSDs.

Video games on PS5 and PS5 digital version:

Fortunately, this is the easy part. Apart from the fact that one plays from discs and the other is exclusively from the console's internal storage system, the digital editions of PS5 and PS5 play exactly the same PS5 games in exactly the same way.

With identical internal specifications, you can enjoy 4K gaming at fast refresh rates on both the PS5 and its digital-only counterpart, and you don't have to wait to see differences in gameplay between the two.

Where things get a little negative from one version to another is on the backward compatibility front. Well, the digital edition of the console will play PS4 titles, but, of course, your existing disc collection will not be playable. Instead, the user will probably have to buy it new digitally.

Final decision

It is difficult to make a call on financial matters: if the user is an avid gamer without the money to make the big leap to the top-tier PS5, it is better to choose the digital console. Next-gen games will surely be a pleasure on that model as well.

But, if the person can afford it, it is better to choose the standard disc-based PS5 console. Such a user will still be able to watch Blue-Ray movies, not to mention the potential money he will save over the years by exchanging disc-based games with his friends and in exchange shops.

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