In PS5 vs PS5 Pro, both play exactly the same games; the Pro makes some of them look sharper and run smoother on a good 4K TV. If your TV is an ordinary 1080p or budget 4K set, the standard PS5 gives you almost the same experience for tens of thousands of shillings less.
Updated 30 October 2026.
What the Pro adds
| PS5 (Slim) | PS5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | Standard | GPU with 67% more compute units, up to 45% faster rendering (Sony) |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Two to three times faster |
| Upscaling | Standard | PSSR, Sony’s AI upscaling |
| Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Disc drive | Disc or Digital version | None; add-on drive sold separately |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
The gains only show in games marked “PS5 Pro Enhanced”, and they vary by game: usually sharper images in performance mode, or ray-traced lighting without dropping to 30 fps. Every PS5 game works on both, and both use the same controllers and PlayStation Plus.
In measured tests the Pro draws roughly the same power as a standard PS5 while gaming, so your KPLC bill barely changes.
Do you need a special TV?
To see what you paid for, you want:
- A 4K TV, ideally a decent mid-range or better panel.
- 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 to get the most from games with 120 fps modes.
- Good HDR for the lighting upgrades to stand out.
4K 120Hz TVs are still a minority in Kenyan homes. On a 1080p TV the Pro’s extra sharpness is mostly lost; on a 60Hz 4K TV you get some benefit, but far less. Read what makes a good TV for PS5 and how 120Hz gaming works before paying the difference.
Price gap in Kenya
Typical shop prices:
- PS5 Slim: roughly KES 68,000 to 90,000, depending on disc or digital and the seller.
- PS5 Pro: roughly KES 100,000 to 130,000.
- Disc drive for the Pro: roughly KES 15,000 to 20,000 if you want discs.
Expect a gap of about KES 30,000 to 45,000, more if you buy the disc drive. Discs matter here: second-hand games are a cheap way to build a collection, and the Pro can’t play them without the drive. Prices move with stock and exchange rates, so compare a few sellers.
Which one to choose
Choose the standard PS5 if: – your TV is 1080p or a basic 4K set – you mainly play FC, Call of Duty or online games – you buy and swap disc games
Choose the PS5 Pro if: – you own, or are about to buy, a 4K 120Hz TV – you play big single-player games and care about graphics – you’ll keep the console for years and the gap won’t strain the budget
New to consoles? Our beginner’s guide to gaming in Kenya covers the rest.
Quick answers
Only with a good 4K TV, ideally 120Hz. On an average TV the standard PS5 gives nearly the same experience for much less.
No. It’s digital-only out of the box; you buy the PS5 disc drive separately and clip it on.
A 4K TV with HDR, and ideally 120Hz with HDMI 2.1 to use the smoother game modes.
