Expert Pick #04
PlayStation 5 Slim.
The standard PS5 in a smaller chassis with a detachable disc drive.
The Verdict.
8.8/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The default PS5 for most people. Great library, strong performance, and the disc-drive flexibility the Pro makes you pay extra for.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Technical Specifications
GPU10.3 TFLOPS RDNA 2
Storage1TB SSD
DiscDetachable Blu-ray drive
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus88%
Community Rating89%
The mainstream PS5; praised as the best-value way into the PlayStation library for non-enthusiasts.
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