Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console: Black

Product Information

What's the difference between the PS4 Slim and the PS4 Pro? The PS4 Slim is essentially a slimmer, cheaper and better-looking version of the original PS4. In contrast, the PS4 Pro is more premium and can play games in 4K This drive comes in varied capacities ranging from 250gb to 4tb with a 5-year limited time warranty. Well, there’s no one decisive answer to this question. In fact, it solely depends on user’s needs. The overwhelming majority of PS4 users find 1tb capacity is pretty much enough. Whereas enthusiasts find it very limited and insufficient. Furthermore, you have to bear in mind a very important point here. You won’t really get a complete 1tb storage space out of the 1tb SSD. Why? Calculating the Actual size

The benefit of SSD is even greater with games that support the PS4 Pro’s high resolution “4K” mode. That’s because many of them require the use of larger textures and assets. This would put greater emphasis on the PS4’s storage capabilities. If, however, you aren’t all that interested in the latest hardware with its 4K bells and whistles and you just want a machine that’ll help you catch up with the PS4’s fantastic library of games, then the PS4 Slim is an option that might just suit you. Read on for more detailed thoughts on the console. The PS4 Slim is also a little more power-efficient overall. Whereas the original PS4 is rated to consume 250-watts, the Slim features a 165-watt thermal design power. Its more power-efficient design allows it to run a bit cooler and quieter, too. The only major casualty of the slimmed-down design is the Optical Out port on the rear: HDMI will suit the needs of many gamers for carrying audio signals, but the Optical Out port will be missed by those hooking up older home cinema receivers, or souped-up gaming headsets. PS4 system use the binary (base 2) numbering system. In the binary numbering system, one megabyte is equal to 1,048,576 bytes, one gigabyte is equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes, and one terabyte is equal to 1,099,511,627,776 bytes.This drive comes in varied capacities ranging from 250gb to 2tb with a 5-year limited time warranty. All in all, the PS4 Slim is a good budget buy, while the PS4 Pro is a wise choice for gamers with 4K televisions who want the very best experience available. That is, if you want a PlayStation right now. Waiting for the PS5 might be a good idea if you want to make more of an investment, albeit a more expensive one, in long-term gaming enjoyment. The PS4 Pro also uses a SATA III-based storage interface, as opposed to the SATA II-based solution of the original model. This means if you install an SSD in the PS4 Pro, it can be dramatically faster and reach theoretical speeds of six Gbps. While the PS4 Pro comes with a hard drive, its one TB allotment is twice as capacious as the PS4's HDD before it.

SSD manufacturers market drives in terms of decimal (base 10) capacity. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, one gigabyte (GB) is equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes, and one terabyte (TB) is equal to 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. The Slim doesn’t make a ton of improvements over the original PS4. If you already own a perfectly functional PS4, it doesn’t make much sense to get the Slim. Furthermore, if you want a more powerful PlayStation, the PlayStation 4 Pro is what you want. PS4/PS4 Slim vs PS4 Pro Consequently, with a simple calculation, you can deduce that you’ll actually get 931gb out of your 1tb SSD on PS4 instead of 1024gb. Usable Space on PS4 1tb SSDIf you're debating between the PS4 and PS4 Pro, perhaps you're also wondering whether you should get a PS5. The next-gen PlayStation is more powerful, offers new features like its haptics-heavy DualSense controller and 3D audio and comes with some new exclusive games. But it's more expensive, and difficult to buy due to ridiculously high demand. Besides, it probably won't come into its own for another year or two yet, once developers have got to grips with making games for the system.

However, one upgrade that applies to the entire range of PS4s, the PS4 Slim included, is HDR support. This adds greater detail to light sources in an image, and is pretty much a staple in TV tech these days. Too long lifespan (longevity). Can you believe that an SSD can last even more than 10 years in tough, heavy-workload conditions without failing? Imagine how long it can live in easier situations, like that inside a PS4 box. That means more guarantee for lifespan. If there’s one company that tends to rule in the SSD market space, it’s Samsung. The Samsung EVO series has been the go to SSD for price versus performance aficionados for many years now and it looks like that won’t be changing anytime soon. The 850 Evo was a long-time favorite, which remains viable even today, but the 860 Evo line has largely displaced it. If you still want to enjoy the appealing advantages of SSDs on PS4, get 1tb capacity and compensate the shortage with an external HDD. Just keep your important applications and games on the internal SSD, whereas the rest are on the external storage. Conclusion Very solid reliability and endurance. To verify that, just read the tons of users’ complaints of PS4 hard drive failure. In general, mechanical hard drives are no longer good enough for gaming purposes and heavy workload situations. That’s due to the fact that the mechanical hard drives fall behind with the increase of the data momentum imposed by modern, high-end data requirements.

What's under the hood?

Looking at this drive’s testing results, one thing becomes crystal clear—the 860 EVO is the second best performing SATA SSD on the market. The only better performing SATA SSD is Samsung’s own 860 Pro. The 860 EVO easily outperforms competing SATA SSDs including more expensive MLC powered competitors. The 1tb SSD capacity is suitable for most PS4 users, as long as an external storage is used. Although average users can still go for lower capacities and save money, enthusiasts find 1tb SSD very small still. But all agree that an SSD is something so appealing to obtain if they want a better PS4 gaming. The only thing that holds them off is price. Here are the major benefits you can acquire after upgrading your PS4 HDD to 1tb SSD or any other capacity. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should buy one. The PS4 Pro is better for those who want a premium gaming experience and have a 4K TV. If you don't have a 4K TV or money to spare, the PS4 Slim might be better for you. Games on Demand, Music on Demand, Video on Demand, Exclusive Game Demos, Exclusive Discounts, Free Games, Online Multiplayer, Cloud Storage, Matchmaking, Credit Recharge via Coupon Code

Top-notch speed (up to 45% in PS4 Standard and 60% in PS4 Pro). Consequently, PS4 operating system will boot up faster, games will load in a shorter time, and you’ll get a better experience with online and VR gaming with an SSD. If you own PS4 Pro, you can enjoy an SSD more than PS4 Standard users do. Considering that the average AAA title game size is something between 50gb to 80gb, you’ll only be able to install 10 to 12 PS4 games on that 1tb SSD. A wide variety of users see that number of games meet their needs. whereas many others find it very small. Ok, but that’s not the end of story. PS4 system has to dedicate a part of your SSD for its files and caching purposes. This will leave you with 862gb only as usable storage space. Both the PS4 and PS4 Pro support High Dynamic Range for richer, brighter colors on supported TVs. So whether your screen of choice can use HDR or not, it won't make a difference to your buying decision. Best of all, the 860 Evo isn’t some overpriced luxury: the cost per gigabyte is perfectly reasonable for a 2.5in SSD of this calibre, at 32.8p for 250GB, 30.4p for 500GB, 29.6p for 1TB, 30.8p for 2TB and 31.3p for 4TB.The PS4 Slim has plenty of nice design touches dotted around its chassis though. The iconic Square, Triangle, Circle and Cross symbols of the PlayStation brand are stamped into the side of the console (with the Circle acting as a fixture for those wishing to stand the console upright with a base accessory). The Crucial MX500 is one of the top performing PS4 compatible SSDs, and perhaps more important, it’s one of the more affordable. It ends up delivering an incredible value. It remains the first choice for the price-conscious buyers, but the 860 Evo’s offer overall just a bit better performance and score even better in terms of consistency. Whether you’re going to notice that in practice, remains a question, but Samsung undeniably offers a slightly better product for a little more money.