Written by Sem
Edited on
13 October 2025
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Compare the PlayStation 5 Slim to the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
The PlayStation 5 Slim comes in 2 versions. There's the PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition and PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition. The PS5 Disc Edition has a disc tray and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition doesn't, and the size of the consoles also differs. We'll compare the Sony consoles here, so you can choose which PlayStation suits you best.
Replacement for the PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 Slim is the replacement for the old PlayStation 5. Are you curious about the differences between the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Slim? In the article below, we've listed all the differences for you.
Comparison of the PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital Edition
| PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition | PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc tray | Yes | No (you can build this in later) |
| Size | 35.8x9.6x21.6cm | 35.8x8x21.6cm |
| Weight | 3.2kg | 2.6kg |
The disc tray
PlayStation 5 Slim: plays physical games and Blu-ray
The PlayStation 5 is the Sony console with a disc tray. You can use the disc tray to insert your physical games and to play Blu-ray DVDs. This way, you can also play your old PlayStation 4 games on CD.
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition: no disc tray
The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is the version without a disc tray. This means that you can only play games that you download with a code. Want to be able to play physical games or Blu-ray movies later? Easily build in a Disc Drive yourself. You have to purchase this separately.
The size
PlayStation 5 Slim: average size
The size of the PlayStation 5 Slim is 35.8x9.6x21.6cm. This makes the PS5 similar to a shoebox that's upright. That means the PS5 doesn't always fit in all the compartments of your TV cabinet, but it often can fit on top of your TV cabinet.
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition: slimmer
The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is the slimmest of the 2 consoles. With the size of 35.8x8x21.6cm, the Digital Edition is more than a centimeter slimmer than the PS5. The stand of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is as wide as that of the Disc Edition.
PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition
- The PlayStation 5 Slim is 30% smaller than the original PS5, so it takes up less space on your desk or next to your TV.
- You can game in 4K resolution and experience games more realistically thanks to the powerful video card of this console.
- Thanks to the haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects of the DualSense controller, you get more out of your game experience.
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PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
- The PlayStation 5 Slim is 30% smaller than the original PS5, so it takes up less space on your desk or next to your TV.
- Thanks to the haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects of the DualSense controller, you get more out of your game experience.
- The PS5 Slim Digital Edition doesn't have a disc tray, so you can't play physical games or Blu-Rays.
Conclusion
The biggest difference between the PlayStation 5 Slim and the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is the disc tray, which the PS5 does have, and the PS5 Digital Edition doesn't. This way, you can play physical games and Blu-ray on the PS5. That does mean that the Digital Edition is a bit slimmer than the Disc Edition. Want to play games or Blu-rays on your Digital Edition after all? Purchase a Disc Drive separately and build it in yourself.
Article by Sem
Gaming Expert.
