PlayStation 5 Slim Noise Test fans at idle, boot-up, game booting & disc drive noise
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- In this video, test the noise output of the new PlayStation 5 Slim at boot-up, idle, starting a game, inserting a game disc, booting up a game from disc, and ejecting disc. If you would like see my first video showcasing a lot of details of the PS5 Slim, check this video here: • PlayStation 5 Slim 1TB...
Some more information to know that may be helpful to others;
I've tested over 6 different model PS5 Slims over the past 3 months, and the majority of the fans that are tolerable in noise have a DR code on the fan housing, the ones with a D1 code appear to be quietest but hard to get. There is one model, with a code M1 that was for sure the loudest of them all, and that fan literally sounded like a blower motor fan from PS4. So I'd say the DR is the most common, and the D1 is the quietest. You will see the code at the lower left portion of the fan housing when removing the panel that allows you to install an SSD.
*Another Update
I made an updated version of the PS5 Slim Fan Noise comparison test, this time a PS5 slim using the NMB model fan, along with my PS5 Phat, and Xbox Series X. This 3 way video comparison can be seen here:
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In this video, test the noise output of the new PlayStation 5 Slim at boot-up, idle, starting a game, inserting a game disc, booting up a game from disc, and ejecting disc. If you would like see my first video showcasing a lot of details of the PS5 Slim, check this video here: th-cam.com/video/4Ub17az0_nw/w-d-xo.html
Some more information to know that may be helpful to others;
I've tested over 6 different model PS5 Slims over the past 3 months, and the majority of the fans that are tolerable in noise have a DR code on the fan housing, the ones with a D1 code appear to be quietest but hard to get. There is one model, with a code M1 that was for sure the loudest of them all, and that fan literally sounded like a blower motor fan from PS4. So I'd say the DR is the most common, and the D1 is the quietest. You will see the code at the lower left portion of the fan housing when removing the panel that allows you to install an SSD.
*Another Update
I made an updated version of the PS5 Slim Fan Noise comparison test, this time a PS5 slim using the NMB model fan, along with my PS5 Phat, and Xbox Series X. This 3 way video comparison can be seen here:
th-cam.com/video/iJUmgchtXSE/w-d-xo.html
So is it normal for the PlayStation 5 slim to make that noise
@MKDosani I would say yes. Anytime you start a game, the fan will ramp up in speed, and when you completely exit the game, the fan will go back to idle speeds. My PS5 Phat 1215A model did the exact same thing.
@KikiDaOne5 That's perfectly normal, and I'm sorry I missed your reply to my pinned comment.
@@LousWRX thank you now I can stop researching if my ps5 slim is broken thanks for your help I appreciate it
I recently got a ps5 slim and I thought it had a problem with the fan and I got to this video and seen that its normal for it to make that noise. I upgraded from the ps4 slim and I didn't know anything about the ps5. If this video never existed I would be so confused
This is a great video - there aren't any videos out there that I'm aware of that give a run-through of the acoustics of the hardware itself. It matters a lot, so thank you.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I had one person literally say in the comment that basically the fan noise "doesn't matter" but knew very well a lot of people like to know this information on a revised console. Seems to hold true with a lot of other people as well.
There will be in a few days or hours
I love the sound. My ps4 slim sounds 3x louder and i still loved ps4
What revision number does your PS4 Slim have?
Just bought mine for the bedroom and I can tell is louder than my og ps5 . Og was very quiet , this one I can actually here it even on rest mode
Probably you have a better fan in the OG made by Delta and in the Slim you got a shitty Nidec fan.
It is louder but you can already tell that slim is better, slim here in Poland has 2 years warranty, OG ps5 has only 1 year, slim is louder because i guess they decided to increase fan speed a little bit just too make sure that slim will last for long, i heard that many og ps5’s are breaking shorty after warranty or heat problems, tbh with you i prefer higher noise and longer life span of the console
@@PlynDoChlodnicy I have a og older PS5, and I have been having overheating issues/issues with it randomly turning off whenever I play a intense game for too long.
I am thinking about replacing it with the slim model eventually
Thanks. Short and straight to point. Slim looks nice
Thanks for checking out the video! 👍
I love my OG Launch PS5 but man it’s such a behemoth on my entertainment center.. I won’t lie I have been eying this slim model lol.
Nice, yeah, it's a good size reduction, and I do like the new look, minus the glossy top panels.
@@LousWRX update: I actually just grabbed one today, ended up retiring my launch model and it’s currently on my display shelf. Im loving the slim.. minus the glossy panels lol.
@TheWhiteChicano Nice man, enjoy! I'm curious to know if the midnight black Sony replacement panels coming out after the holidays will be matte on the top portion. Hopefully, so, I always go for the stealthy black look, but I will admit the slim is still pretty nice stock as is for now.
@@LousWRXso is it normal for the PlayStation 5 slim to make a loud fan noise when starting up console, game, etc? Pls reply I need this info I’m scared
@@MKDosaniThat’s not a fan you’re hearing, that’s the disc drive spinning up
God damn it, the disc noise/boot up is the same as the OG PS5. I was looking forward to seeing if they'd fix it
Yeah, I'm not noticing any difference from my previous PS5 Phat model 1215A model.
Many people say PS5 slim is louder than 12XX model. PS5 OG is 7 nano and 12XX is 6 nano, and PS5 slim is 6 nano. So it is natural that PS5 slim is louder than 12XX because PS5 slim has the same 6 nano and smaller space for cooling.
You are providing incorrect informations.
All versions of ps5 have 7nm processors
@@raminham1077 Seriously? 10xx and 11xx has 7 nano. 12XX has 6nano. what is incorrect info? LIAR
Nerd🤓
The slim is actually noiser than my Og Ps5 tbh. I compared yours and mine, and mine didn't make a single sound! So I'll probably stick with my big thicc boi
U mean "the enterprise" ? 😂
All of them make this noise with a blu ray drive . It’s only louder if u have it horizontally as a slim disc version cause the stands are very pointy but it works with it
it's a liittle bit loud, then again I think it's normal since it's a console and it's such a small and cramped space inside the console, still really nice
Yeah, it is pretty much how it is supposed to be, even with the previous phat model. The good thing is that when you are sitting at a distance from TV, you can barely hear it unless the volume is muted. Overall I kind of like the slimmed down version, a lot of people were hating on it, but in person, it looks good, I think.
oh. You're right, fair enough
Yea, and if you get closer, you can hear the console fart and smell it 😂.
@@dewaynehickman4996 Very weird joke my friend?
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The slim looks great. I don't know what to say about the noise of the fan but I guess it's best to keep it clean if you know what I mean.
True, but the good thing is that when you are sitting at a distance from the TV and playing a game, it is a lot less noticeable when it comes to noise output.
Thanks a lot. I've had the Xbox Series X and S for years and just got my PS5 Slim today.
Was surprised by how it sounded but it seems to be normal. Everyone told me PS5 is super quiet which it just isn't.
It's not too distracting but definitely noticable. Still an outer worldy difference compared to the PS4.
No problem. You're welcome. Thanks for checking out the video. And yeah, it's definitely not as quiet as the Xbox Series X, but still tolerable, I would say.
@@LousWRX Yeah after playing with it for a week I can confidently say that it stays quiet and doesn't bother me. Even with my TV on low volume, I can't hear the PS5 unless there's no audio whatsoever. :)
"It's not too distracting, but definitely noticeable."
That's exactly how I'd describe the noise on my PS5 slim. Nice to know it's normal, especially after watching this video. I mean I remember the PS2 was loud too.
Ufo sound is still present, ridiculous comparing to Series X that is dead silent.
Def louder than my OG ps5. My OG doesn’t even have that coil whine or buzzing noise. First time ever i’ve gotten a silent console from Sony 😂 well…. Since the psvita LOL
Yeah, sometimes you get lucky with the original PS5 Phat and get one that exhibits minimum noise, while others can be the quite opposite. What I've noticed is that the Slim seems to match the level of my previous PS5 1215A Phat model, but while there, there are still some slight differences in coil whine levels. But if you're OG PS5 is dead silent and no issues, then just stick with, and just make sure you prevent any dust build up with regular dust maintenance when needed.
@@LousWRX i clean it regularly and am in general a pedantic person. Same with my series X. So happy to finally have a silent playstation 😊
I dont believe u either its silent coil whine or something is wrong with ur ears. Every ps5 even the slim has coil whine its confirmed. Otherwise make a video and proof it ...
@@KamusariHR there might be a slight coil whine but not audiable to me nor my housemates. There are other people that got lucky recieving a silent ps5. Mine only has a airy wosh sound to it. My series X is still quieter than my ps5 though
@@IsidorTheNordicGuy u cant hear the coil whine exactly because the fans are loud. And i rlly dont cant decide which console i want to purchase.. the slim pr the 1216 model. I wanted the slim because i thpught its quieter but it is not
Beautiful version 😍 I love it
It definitely looks good, much better in person.
@@LousWRX I'd definitely buy it over the original
Can't be louder than my life-support PS4 Pro
I appreciate you putting out a video like this because my Slim has the same problem as yours, especially when the game starts. That sound sounds like an airplane taking off. But I need to figure out how to fix it because I've searched for ages without a satisfactory answer. I'm sure the fan is the problem, but I don't know if they'll come out with a new update to remedy this, which means I'll be left with the cost of replacing the fan. Would you happen to know of any way to fix it?
(Please excuse my not-so-good English because it's not my first language)
Well, unfortunately, that amount of fan noise is how even my previous PS5 Phat 1215A model was. So all I can say is, that is just how they all sound when in a game. In comparison, my Xbox Series X makes almost no noise entirely, just a gentle whish air flow, but much quiter. By the way, your English is perfect, I understood you perfectly, and it's better than some people who actually natively speak English.
@@LousWRX Thanks！
A short update: I've returned my previous Slim to Best Buy and replaced it with a new one, and I am very happy that the new Slim finally sounds normal, which also means that my previous one might have been defective while I thought it was normal since this is the first gaming console I've ever bought. I want to say thankfully, I saw your video and realized that that high-frequency noise was a problem with the gaming console, and now I'm having a great gaming experience. Thank you so much for making such a meaningful video!@@LousWRX
@yizhizhao1392 Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to hear you got a good working PS5 Console now. Enjoy! 👍
@yizhizhao1392 I just got a ps5 slim from best buy a week ago and it just started making that high pitched irritating sound. It only happened for 30 seconds than got quiet aagain. I am wondering if this is the same problem you had meaning that mine is defective and I should try a new one. I know your comment was 4 weeks ago so any response is highly appreciated!
1. When you download game from disc it is VERY noisy.
2. I have mine horizontally cause Ive heard its recommended plus all vertical pieces are sold out where I live. BUT THE DISC DRIVE IS SO ANNOYING when horizontal cause its like hidden under a part sticking out so its a bit clunky putting in and taking out discs. And its a bit slanted downwards. Clear they intended it for it be vertical.
Does it get quiter after you download the game from disc ? Just got mine and started downloading spiderman 2 from disc and it’s loud
@ardaakcelep5633 Once a game is done installing, it will get quiet. It only has to spin the disc to start the game, and then the disc drive will remain silent during gameplay.
If you have a standard ps5 already it really surprises me why anyone would want to sell it and upgrade to this one just because it’s a bit smaller ? People must just have money to burn lol
Or they live in a free country where they are free to do whatever they want to do.
Ahhh ! Does it mean though that because they can they should though ? ? ? 🤔
I have an OG PS5 and it makes a considerable about of noise and coil whine. Was hoping the slim was going to be quieter/more efficient but it doesn’t seem to be the case
So effectively you just paid an extra 500 for a slimmer ps5 lol 😂
Ouch that disc drive still loud AF
I got the slim too. It’s so loud when it’s sideways but when I stood it up, it got more air and wasn’t that loud
Yeah, my only concern about it being vertical is the liquid metal can eventually seep down to the sides of APU causing either a dry spot, or even a short so IMO it is safer just to keep any PS5 Model horizontal.
nah... it is made for it. If something would happen because of faulty implementation, Sony would give u a new PS5. I use my PS5 without any issues only vertically. On TH-cam you will find the bad examples in these repair videos... but i would say it had a reason (maybe poor handling) @@LousWRX
@@Da-ikenupdate ?
@@ksyw. what do you mean update? There is nothing wrong using the PS5 vertical. No issues. As long you don't kick the console or move it over and over in a brutal way, you should be fine.
Nice to hear Sony didnt bother using a better PSU to get rid of the annoying coil whine 🤦🏼♂️
I'm curious whether the HDMI 2.1 bandwidth will increase from the current 32Gbps to 40 or
48Gbps or stay the same
With 4K 120Hz output, the current model outputs compressed YUV instead of RGB output.
What you find?is it 32 or 40gbps?
@@vagonator6938 I'm pretty sure we'll have to wait for the PS5 PRO to get any upgrade in HDMI bandwidth speed. The main purpose with the slim is to cut down on manufacturing costs, so I'm almost certain the HDMI ports transfer speed would match the Phat model PS5.
Curious, since the original PS5 has coil whine. Definitely wonder if the slim does
It is minimal, if that, there is a slight whine, but nothing like the coile whine you would get out of a bad GPU in a gaming PC rig. It's tolerable and none bothersome, IMO.
@@LousWRXah that’s good to know! I have the OG model coil whine on it is pretty quiet. Will be getting a slim soon as part of my console collecting that is slowly beginning
@05_Jacob_16 I'd say the noise is equivalent to the prior PS5 Phat 1215A model, if that helps at all. But I do know the original launch PS5 console model 1000 can be a bit loud from what I understand.
@@LousWRXyeah. I have the 1215A. Definitely is quieter then the original 1000 series of consoles
Great video! Seems to be about the same level of noise. Did you have any issues with overheating?
None so far, I did a gaming session of Spiderman 2 for an hour straight, with no issues with noise or heat. I previously had the Fat PS5 Model 1215A, and I would say noise level and thermals seem about equal.
@LousWRX got mine yesterday ill be opening it today hopefully no fan noise
@user-so2rh9om6y Just make sure there is breathing room for both the front and back of the console, and it should be no issue. I saw one guy post a recent video of his new Slim PS5 sounding like a jet, but I noticed his entertainment center at the rear is all blocked off, which leads no where for the exhausted heat to leave the console, so instead it gets recycled back in causing the fans to go full blast. This is the video I mentioned, in case anyone was curious; th-cam.com/video/UvQMXRyiCrM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cPnwjqHeG412zx0ys
@@LousWRX same saw the same video
Why would it overheat
So you are completely satisfied
Yeah , I'm happy with it. I've played tons of different games on it and never had no one single issue, not an even an error message, nothing 100% fully stable and working perfectly as it should be.
Very very very very thank you
Got the ps5 slim Spider-Man, even downloaded games that don’t use the disc drive make the console sound a bit loud. It’s my first ps5 so I can only compare to my pc.. would you say this is just as loud as the 1200 (phat) model? My friends say there’s is a bit quieter so I’ve been considering exchanging again for the phat model /:
(Already exchanged it once thinking there was something wrong with it)
Yeah, it makes me exact amount of noise as my previous PS5 1215A Phat model, so any noise from is just what it's supposed to sound like, to be honest. Yeah, it is not the quietest machine, but it is also not unbearably loud in any way.
@@LousWRX I think I’m just super sensitive to it tbh lol, I may be able to get a used Spider-Man edition so I’m debating that and you just made me consider it more if the sound is the same! Lol thanks for replying bro
I have the same problem, the slims are faulty production, I think the 1218 series is problem-free.🇹🇷
Ürün'den memnun musunuz?
I have og ps5 model 1200. Same fan noise . I looked my ps5 fan and ıt has 17 blades. How can ı understand nidec or foxconn ?
i took back multiple ps5s due to bad coil whine. Sounds like it might still be there? I play in a small room with no headphones so that noise really bothers me.
There is a slight whine, but I personally wouldn't notice it while gaming.
ya most people arent bothered by it but it looks like its gonna be a pass from me. Thanks for the video and response! @@LousWRX
Hello, compared to fat, do you think the noise increased a lot when playing digital games or is it the same thing? I'm looking to buy it but I'm worried about the noise from the new fans on the PS5 slim
It may be just a little bit louder than the PS5 Phat, but not by much, maybe 2db, if that.
thank u, i decide buy the old again, i hate fan noise.@@LousWRX
Yeah just got the slim and it’s transferring ps4 data. Made the mistake of not using the cable so it’s going to take 40hrs. But yes wife is not happy about this sound. Our 4k player was stealth and the slim is going to replace it. Was hoping it would quiet after the transfer.
Yeah, unfortunately, the PS5 Slim is a little bit on the loud side for a brand new device. There are some fans' models on the Slim that do emit less noise, but the majority of them are all equally noisy. I've become used to mine, but sometimes, when gaming and I my volume on the TV down, it can be a bit intrusive. Thankfully, though, during idle or just downloading game updates, mine seems pretty quiet. It is just the moment I start a game where the fan becomes audible.
@@LousWRX I talked to Best Buy. They told me yes the hum is normal BUT it shouldn’t happen when I’m playing a 4k movie. They said if it does I could exchange it. What’s your experience with hum during 4k movies?
@ianchaurero3023 For 4K Blu-ray movies, I usually only hear the disc drive spinning. The fan doesn't spin up much on mine for movies. Usually, starting a game is when and where I hear my fans. For movies, the the last one I watched was John Wick 4 (4K UHD), and I only heard the disc spinning for the entire duration of the movie. And when streaming movies from say Vudu I don't really hear anything at all spin up. Hopefully, that's a little helpful for you.
@@LousWRX thanks for all the replies. Yeah finished the transfer and was really able to test it out with a 4k movie disc and nothing working in the background. Yeah you can hear the disc drive as you stated. I tested it against my Sony 4k player and that thing you have to put your ear to just to hear anything. It’s rather disappointing. Don’t know how wife will respond. Might just return the entire thing.
@ianchaurero3023 Yeah, hopefully, the PS5 PRO will have some kind of improvement to the fan design that will make less noise. And yeah, I also own a dedicated Sony 4K X800M2 BLU-RAY player, and you are certainly better off using a dedicated Blu-ray player than a console, I'd say.
Penso che sia normale, dopo aver selezionato il gioco, dopo alcuni secondi non fa più rumore…
I got mine yesterday ps5 slim digital and does the ssme thing fan is just too loud
So nice love the slim
It definitely looks better in person.
Got a ps5 slim disc, noise from the drive was too much for me. Sold it and got a ps5 slim digital, the fan noise was bad again, so i returned it in exchange for another one. Hasn't been as bad, guess it's normal for the console to sound louder when the game starts. Is a little annoying though. How do people stop focusing on the fan? The OG models don't seem to be as loud.
Yeah, I think there are about 5 different fan models on the PS5 Slim. I know there are 2 specific ones that are horribly noisy, and there are 2 tolerable and / or similar to the PS5 Phat, along with one model (it has a D1 code on the fan housing) that is nearly silent. But they all spin up when starting a game. That's just how the PS5 functions to keep temperatures in check.
I have the same problem with my new PS5 Slim. The first day I bought it I played Resident Evil 3 and the fan was very loud. Other games like LEGO STAR WARS didn't demand as much from the console and you couldn't hear the fan at all. Has anyone had the fan ringing since the first day they bought the PS5 Slim?
Yeah, most of them are all somewhat noisy when gaming, some louder than others depending on which fan model you have.
Does it have any graphical improvement in fps or colors? I have been watching 2 videos that show a graphic comparison of the ps5 fat and the slim and there is a difference in the colors but people comment that it is fake and that the guy only changed the settings on his monitor
No, there is definitely no difference at all in graphics, color output, or even HDMI bandwidth transfer speed. Everything is pretty much all the same between the Phat and Slim models. Anyone who says otherwise is probably just trying to get views for false claims.
Thanks for the video. I have the Slim Digital version and it’s absolutely silent on startup but the fan kicks in when I launch a game and it has this high pitch noise which goes right through me. I hear it on yours too so maybe not a fault?
Yeah, that is normal. My previous PS5 1215A model did the exact same thing, with same amount of noise.
my ps5 when i play mortal kombat 1 does big noise, is ps5 slim calm?
Same experience with my slim. I'm still wondering if keep the new console or return. Spoilt the experience for me especially as our Xbox series X is silent always. It is 2023 Sony should have nailed these thermals by now
I received a replacement PS5 Digital today and so far so good. Fan kicks in when I launch a game but the noise pitch is completely acceptable and inoffensive. Don’t know if Sony have applied a firmware update to reduce the fan speed or whether I’ve got lucky with the replacement unit.
@t0pmarks Nice to hear that. I'm still on my PlayStation Slim from this video, and there have been no issues at all. It has been running perfectly since day 1.
u missed the important one running a game i mean recording while playing i wanted to know that does the slim has a coil whine
Yeah, that moment at 0:59 when I start Horizon Fobiden West is the loudest my fans get too, and it does exhibit a slight hum of coil whine like my previous Phat PS5 1215A model. I've played games like Spider-Man 2 for up to 2 hours, and the fans spin around the exact same amount of noise as the video shows when I start the title. And yeah, I know I should have fully started the game, but the main menu does render ingame, so it is still kind of similar workload.
I play with headphones . A vacuum cleaner running in the room does not matter to me .
Fan noise? Good grief .
The point is people like to know. And if anything, it is totally quiet, which is good.
You are so thick in the head
In idle at home do you hear the fan making like a slight noise every three seconds or so as it it’s turning off and starting again. I know it isn’t but mines only makes that noise at a very relaxed state
I have not heard that on this Slim model PS5 or my prior PS5 Phat 1215A model.
Mine is making this sound. It’s kind of like the fan is rattling in a predictable way at idle or in rest mode.
@bonovox62 Yeah, it sounds like you have a bad fan. If you decide to replace it yourself, be careful when removing the power connector for it. Either that, or get it fixed professionally. But that is definitely not normal for the fan to do that.
@@bonovox62 same I think it’s normal and how the fan operates at a low speed. I have to literally put my ear completely on it to hear that predictable slight rattle noise
@@bonovox62have you tried disabling the power to the usb while in test mode? I read there’s a noise you may hear when there is power to the usb ports
Have you noticed if the fans are touching the cover panels. I just got a ps5 slim over the weekend and it looks like the fan touches a panel it's even loud when I go to charge the controler
I didn't find any issues like that with mine. But I did notice that when putting the panel for the SSD side, you really have to triple check that points are locked in tightly. Other than that, I didn't have any issues.
@LousWRX anyway to send u a picture so I can show you what I'm talking about
@paulmcdowell9222 You reach me in IG under LousMotivation.
What is better Standing up or laying down?
@FrancisL4D Most people say it is best to lay it down horizontally because of the liquid metal thermal compound. I've always kept it that way every PS5 console I've owned and never had any issues.
@@LousWRX thank you for responding.
I really wanted to know because i'm planning on getting the ps5 slim later this year when i have enough for it.
My ps4 pro broke down this january and smelled burnt, I thought it was gonna catch on fire.
@FrancisL4D No problem. You're welcome. Hopefully, you can be up and running soon again. I'd personally just wait for the PS5 PRO if you can. I'm pretty sure we are probably going to be looking at a release date around November of this year.
@@LousWRX Oh yeah i forgot about that. A price reduction would be nice.
Bought today ps5 slim same sound
but i have at panel mat fromt the hdmi zone they get little bit hot when playng ps5 games is it normal?
The rear of the PS5 is where all the heat is expelled, so it is normal for that area to be pretty hot. It does help to keep good ventilation for both the front and back, though. I wouldn't say mine gets hot, but pretty warm after about an hour of gameplay.
Mine is really loud I’ve had it since 2 months and it’s been that loud since I got it like it’s really loud at the point where if you’re multiple rooms away you can hear it is there anything I can do?
Well, really, there is not much you can do it. Some PS5 Slims are louder than others. The main factor is which fan it comes with. But if mine was that loud, I would have exchanged it right away, but I'm not sure if you are still able to that now that 2 months have passed.
So I guess it’s only so loud cause Sony made the speed to fast
was it much louder during install of disc?
It could potentially be a bit louder since the disc drive isn't exactly bolted down like PS5 Phat model, same for the amount of noise when the disc is spinning. But I wouldn't call it unbearable in any way.
Can you have a look which fan you have? You can simply open the white cover and see what is written on the fan. Here are the possible fans:
NMB V1 Slim (~ 45dB) - 11541GS-12M-WB-01
Nidec V1 Slim (~ 45dB) - G12E12MS1AH-56J14
Delta V1 Slim (~ 42dB) - KSB1212HEJF9
Foxconn V1 Slim (~ 41dB) - PVB120L12Q-P02-AE
Hi, someone had asked me about this before, and my Slim uses the Foxconn model fan.
@@LousWRXThanks! :)
Is it normal when I put on any game on my ps5 slim, the console starts a sound like a quiet vacuum cleaner? (I bought it 3 days ago)
It is perfectly normal for the fan to speed up when you start a game, and when you completely close out the game, it should go back to idle speed. Every PS5 model I've owned has done the same.
Even with the recent sales offers I wont get the OG or slim just going to hold out for the Pro.
Yeah, I can understand that, but I have a large library of PS5 games that I wouldn't be able to play until November of 2024 if I wait until the PS5 PRO to come out.
Why Sony dont know how to make quiet consoles? Series X and S makes very little if any noise.
It's quiet enough honestly, and yes, my Series X does exhibit less noise, though.
the xbox cooling is worse than that of the curling iron, therefore it does not make noise, the hboh heats up like a creature while the ps5 is very warm, so it's + that you can hear that the cooler how it works, say thank you that this is not a gaming computer that will buzz a lot
@@realme8672 They dont heat up. I have never had any problem with heating with any xbox from 360 era onward. Just stop lying. Play Station is the one which had over heating problem, PS 4 was worst.
@@susanna8612 idiot! I'm not talking about overheating problems, I'm talking about cooling, the xbox series is very hot consoles, and the ps5 is almost not hot for 5 hours
My series x makes a lot of noise and gets overheated quicker while running a big game like Elden Ring
Who thought it was a good idea to put the lights on the bottom?!
It is the exact same setup as the PS5 Phat, but this one seems to have a little longer coverage beyond the power button. If you place the console vertically, you can better make out the 2 different light paths on each side. It's a little less noticeable when horizontal, though.
Woah that does not sound good. I guess the overwhelming criticism is true. The noise and heat is very unattractive especially in Gen 4 era
Is it normal that I can hear the disk running while playing on my ps5 slim?
Well, if it is a title that always runs data off the disc, then yeah, that is normal. Some PS4 games always read data off the disc when playing a game. Most PS5 games usually only run the disc when starting a game, or first turning on the consoles, and Blu-ray discs always are spinning when watching a movie.
Badly needs to be jailbroken. Sony always makes their fans ramp up too damn high.
Still loud ASF I see 😅
Im trying to get a PS5 and i don't know which version to get. What is your suggestion?
I'd personally for the Slim. The Phat model are getting discontinued permanently. So I would just go for the newest model, you''ll get more storage space, and a free game.
@@LousWRXbut going off aesthetics alone - can you tell me if the Slim feels cheaper in the hand or uses less premium polycarbonate (or whatever the plastic is called)
@horrorjunkie96 I would say overall material feel is about the same, it is a little more flimsy, though, because of all the removable panels, so it doesn't doesn't feel as solid as the previous model, but I still think it'll hold up just fine, minus the glossy top panels if you are not careful with them.
How would you say the noise level compares in the ps5 slim compared to the ps4? Just off the top of your head…
Well, I've owned both the PS4 Slim and PS4 PRO, and for sure, this ps5 slim is the quietest of the bunch.
@@LousWRXwhat about compared to Xbox One X, how does Slim compare?
@horrorjunkie96 I would say the Xbox One X is more quiet under load, assuming the thermal paste has been changed and no dust build up in fans.
Quieter than PS4 Pro but louder than original PS4 (can’t really compare though due to lower resolution)
My PS4 is more quiet than the slim. Plus my PS4 never made any high pitched noises. I was expecting the new console to be more quiet than the previous generation
Nosie? No problem, I 'm Deaf gamer
My disc drive starts up sometimes when launching digital games?? Is that supposed to be normal
Well, if you are playing digital games, I would just eject the disc unless you are actually playing the game on the disc.
@@LousWRX Truee! Though I switch between games a lot, its just weird why it starts up the disc when not launching the disc game. And it doesnt happen everytime but sometimes
@mikoijn Yeah, I would personally just keep it eject it to prevent more wear and tear on the drive. But yes, even though you are not playing the title, the disc will spin and read at times, especially during boot-up, but yeah that is normal operation of how most consoles work with any disc in the drive, so perfectly normal.
@@LousWRX thankyou!
Does somebody know if I play a game while I transfer the data from my ps4 will it make a little bit louder? When I start up fortnite it makes a strange sound... idk why but i think it is from transfering data from my ps4
Bro u should have tested fan noise when ur ingame not main menu
Yeah, I did test in an actual game, from at least from what I'm hearing it still maintains roughly the same RPM as when I just simply started a game, same story with my PS5 Phat model 1215A. In all honesty, the amount noise it makes is equal to the phat model previous to this.
@@LousWRX u mean coil whine? Because every ps5 has coil whine as far as I know. Thanks for the reply!
@Larry-um6tx I personally wouldn't consider it coilwhine, as in a gaming PC, it is a lot louder and annoying if you have a GPU that exhibits the noise, but all I can say is the noise output is totally none issue. It is as quiet as it needs to be without sounding like jet engine (aka PS3 Phat or PS4 PRO with old thermal paste / dust buildup.
Can you turn off the beep sound in the slim?
Yes, you can turn it off completely or lower its volume, Same story for the PS5 Phat if it's on a recent firmware update.
@@LousWRX Thank you for the information
@@Junior-mn4jg No problem. You're welcome!
I have the OG PS5 but I wish I got the slim one because it's smaller lol
Yeah, I do like the look of it overall. I think I'll get the replacement matte black plates when Sony releases them after the new year.
@@LousWRXI wish they sold a fan vent honestly. that I could stick on. it's missing from the Slim and it was my fav aspect of the OG. those stripes along both sides of the black. I hate how on the Slim it's a wide open gap and you can see right in. looks so cheap to me :(
I bought my ps5 in release, a year ago it started overheating after 15 minutes of playtime, today my father put 2 extra computer fans behind it (really loud and it was blowing ALOT of air) but still it managed to overheat. We even opened it up and cleaned it . After everything the fan still spun Slowly . Any tips?
Computer fans won't work, it get really hot inside the console. If it's not the dust that's heating it up, maybe replacing the fan could do the trick.
I am no technician tho, just trying to help a bit
I mean is it only loud with disks? but I rarely use those so idk if that's problem cuz I hate the house from my ps4 pro
Only when installing games, and during start-ups, you'll hear the disc drive. And yeah, almost every game I own is digital, so I'm never using the disc drive. The main noise is the fans when playing games. Some model PS5 Slims fans do make a bit less noise than others, though.
@@LousWRX got it, I'm thinking of buying one on Monday thanks for the information. (Btw instead of house in my comment I wanted to say sound)
@dziugasstulpinas2785 No worries, I knew what you meant. Hopefully, you'll be happy with it.
@@LousWRX thanks man
buzzing sound due to whine coil? Do you hear it?
There is some coil whine, but nothing like the original launch model PS5 Phat.
@@LousWRX good to hear coz i own the original one 🤣
I asked for a refund of the first PS5 model because was too loud, like really loud. As i recompensation the shop proposed me a PS5 slim for the same price, and it is too loud also. Terrible quality machines.
At least u don’t have a back board or a door covering it closed people don’t clean it and let it overheat lol and complain
I don't understand, is the noise from your PS5 slim normal? because mine makes this noise too
Are you 100% sure?
Yeah, it is normal. There are some models that are actually louder, it all depends on which fan model the PS5 slim comes with. But I'd say the fan in mine is pretty similar to what the majority of Slims sound like. Some people still think it is unbearably loud, but I don't think so personally. It's tolerable, if anything.
@Emax297 I've tested over 6 different model PS5 Slims over the past 3 months, and the majority of the fans that are tolerable in noise have a DR code on the fan housing, the ones with a D1 code appear to be quietest but hard to get. There is one model, I can't remember exactly what code it has, but a letter with a number 2 on it, and that fan literally sounded like a blower motor fan from PS4. So I'd say the DR is the most common, and the D1 is the quietest. You will see the code at the lower left portion of the fan housing when removing the panel that allows you to install an SSD.
@@LousWRX Ok, thank you so much
@@LousWRX Hi, My PS5 Slim was bought in Switzerland, the fan is Foxconn (the only mark I see on the fan is F1) it is very quiet, but when playing Fortnite the fan starts to speed up for a few seconds and then everything is quiet again, then it speeds up again and everything like that while I'm in the lobby everything is completely silent, I don’t know why this acceleration while playing, this is normal or not ? Thanks
I want to buy ps5, which version do you recommend to buy?
Ps5 pro
Since you don’t have one right now it’s probably best to wait for the ps5 pro unless you don’t have anything to game or desperately need a new console
Sounds exactly like my ps5 fat
That's exactly what I've been saying, but everyone else seems to think it is unbearably loud.
that is unacceptable, the original ps 5 did not even make a single sound, it was a lot quieter, my ps 5 slim fresh out of the box sounds like a jet engine, I recommend someone to return. pS5 slim, back to the shop because that means it's overheating or better do not purchase it, I regret buying one
if your ps 5 is making that noise, when you're playing a digital game or physical copy, that means your console is overheating, the original ps 5 did not even make that noise, mine was very quiet
I have a ps5 slim and it makes a high pitch sound that it just kill my ear, after 1-3 hours it start to decrease but i think my ps5 its a bad unit
Well, if it is louder than what was in my video, I would personally just exchange it, and hopefully, the replacement will not be as loud.
@@LousWRX i fix it by changing the plates
@@SAM16B Nice. I'm glad you got it sorted.
Got a ps5 slim it was working the day i got it without any noise after my cat jumped on it and off it started to make a buzzing noise
You might want to check the removable panels if any of them got a little loose. I noticed that when taking them off, sometimes it takes a few extra presses when putting them back on to secure them firmly to the system.
@@LousWRX the buzzing is internal from what i heard. I Have never removed the panels until now to check the fan wich started scraping against something a second or two after i turn it on
@GtaTryhardsAreWeird Got it. Yeah, if you are referring to coil whine, then just about every PS5 exhibit that noise, some louder than others. There are a few different fan manufacturers that do make a little less noise. For the PS5 slim, the Foxconn are supposedly the quietest of them all.
I have nmb fan on my ps5 slim so is better than nidec?
Most people say the Nidec is the quietest of the bunch. I did end up exchanging my PS5 Slim with a model using the NMB fan. I measured the noise level with the Decibel X app on my phone under load, and it read around 28DB, which was quieter than the model in this video.
@@LousWRX so nmb on ps5 slim is not a bad fan?
@dares56950 I would say it would be a better one to keep.
@@LousWRX so in this video you tested ps5 slim with nmb fan?
@dares56950 No, it was a different model that was slightly louder than an NMB. It has a DR stamped on the fan housing on NVME side of PS5 slim.
Is not there a buzzing noise?
Yeah, there is a little bit of coil whine, mostly notable after launching a game.
ok I thought I had a faulty one. I play from 1 meter away and it feels somewhere between barely noticeable and annoying.
@daniloapi Yeah, it can be annoying in a quiet room. But if you are running something like the heat, a fan, or some other background noise, it definitely does lessen the noise. I'm glad it is quiet at idle, though, so if I'm downloading a new game or uploading a video to TH-cam, I don't have to be bothered by anything.
so the eject button is different?
Yeah, it is on the drive its self, before if it was near the power button. And some people hit the wrong button when trying tto either power on, or ejecting a disc, so they moved it I guess.
I hear like a tick wobble sound at 2:43. I have it too
Whatever noise it is making in this is normal from what I can tell. My PS5 Phat made the exact same noises.
People are not doing these noise tests right...
Huuuh I gotta do everything around here...
Ps5 slim fan noise is really bad!
Why if you start a game the fan goes grazy??
Every PS5 consoles will ramp up the speed of the fan when starting a game to keep the temperatures down. Oddly, my Xbox Series X does not do this, though.
@@LousWRXmy friend has the og version and it doesnt even make a sound😅 i think he is lucky
@@extreemmouad Yeah, some are actually pretty silent, but most make a little bit of noise similar to the Slim.
@@LousWRX yes but its not very loud much much quiter than the ps4😅
I have ps5 digital, seems like a big difference
is urs louder or quieter?
Obviously the disc drive would make more noise than digital, genius.
So how to fix The load sound?
That's normal all ps5 consoles do that. I've owned multiple different ps5 Phats and they are spin up when starting games.
i have an xbox series x and legit dont hear a damn thing coming from it
Yeah, I own the Series X as well, and yes, it is whisper quiet, but mainly because the fan never really spins up and I think it is 130MM fan, which tend be quiet because they don't need to rotate as fast compared to smaller blower style fans of other consoles.
I hear in mine but its more apparent during big games like Elden Ring. Also it overheats quicker
How tall is it when installed horizontal?
8cm
3.9 inches from it tallest point (front right) and about 3.3 inches from its lowest point (front left) when horizontal with stand.
@@LousWRX thank you
No but what's the sound of blowing at the back of the console it feels like we're back to the air of the PS4 which was infected when you were playing you almost wanted to throw it out the window 😆so it's was unbearable when you were playing 😖I have the PS5 series 1116A and the fan makes almost no noise even on the biggest games except when I play the games in performance mode the console makes a slight crackling noise but you really have to be careful closer to the console to hear it plus the console LEDs are now placed at the bottom it's frankly disgusting don't take this console especially it makes more noise in game and what's more it's super ugly🤣😂
Sounds like fan touching something isn't it?
@lousWRX I just bout my PS5 disk edition two days ago, played digital games until now, put in my first disk to download it and the sound and vibration sounds terrible. Any tips? Should I return it? Have it placed on my tv stand and the vibration sound is retarded. My PS4 pro never sounded like that. This sounds jankie as hell.
Well, it is up to whether you decide to return it. Most of my games are digital, so I don't really use the disc drive all that much on my PS5. But there is really not much you can do to reduce the noise it makes. The good thing is that most games that get installed by disc, only use the disc drive to start up the game, and then you will really never hear it spin up at all.
Why you dont get ps5 pro shoot better that that
Well, I will, but I still have to wait another year for it. Not to mention, I own a gaming PC with RTX 4090.
Is it overheating aswell?
Smaller fan , heat sink and air vents can't be a improvement .
No, the difference in heat output has been tested on 2 different channels right now. But for a more in-depth analysis, I'd wait for the Gamersnexus / Digitalfoundry TH-cam channels videos to better understand in detail the differences. But in comparison to my previous PS5 1215A model, I'm not noticing any noticeable increase in noise or temperatures thus far.
You really think a company would put out hardware that would overheat in an instant?
Can you imagine the brand damage and millions of warranty claims that would happen?
C'mon, think for a bit.
@@marcobrandao1993 If it has a 100c limit I want the model that runs further away from that limit .
A thermal test between the Ps5 and slim would be interesting to see .
@@marcobrandao1993Happened with ps4 slim and other models, same with PS5 fat
Thank you for the video. The console sounds horrible, just like many (not all) og PS5s. I hate this high pitched whirring sound from the fan, will skip the PS5 if they do not considerably up the quality with the pro.
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The slim fan is awful it's so noisy I wish I never upgraded
Better than ps4 slim?
I bought the slim with MW3. Got all the COD/Warzone stuff downloaded. Also Horizon Forbidden West, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Have played them all and it runs quiet and smooth for me.
The one thing that makes me paranoid is that in the back where the USB ports are, there's a lot of heat. Like, I'm still using my Turtle Beach 600 headset that needs to have the USB stick in to use and when I pull the stick out, it's quite hot to hold. Can anyone tell me if that's normal or should I be concerned about anything? I'm not the smartest when it comes to this technology stuff. Lol.
I'm pretty sure it is normal for it to be pretty warm at the back of the PS5 as that is where all the heat exits the system. Just make you have plenty of space in back of the PS5 for the heat to escape and not have it closed off, as that will trap a lot more heat. I also have a USB headset that plugs into the rear USB port, but I can definitely say the cable was never hot to the touch, just warm, but I also have an open space in the rear of my entertainment center for the heat to leave the area. But I have heard stories of the rear USB plugs getting pretty hot during long gaming sessions, so again just make sure there is plenty of breathing room for air to come in and go out, and I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. Hopefully, that helps out a little.
@@LousWRX thank you. That does give me some reassurance. This is my first PS5. Get a little paranoid when I dump a bunch of money into something like that. Lol. The PS5 sits on a table by itself next to the TV. So it has plenty of breathing room. Just found it odd how much heat was coming out the back and how hot the USB stick gets. Never had that issue with the PS4. But of course, the USB port was in the front on the PS4. Thank you again.
@skycrossxxx6286 No problem, I'm glad to help out.
What about Coil whine ???
There is a slight bit of coil whine, but I don't think it is a bothersome as the original launch PS5 Phat models.
@@LousWRX i have the second Revision Its okay
@@LousWRX so coil whine is still there.... thought sony was going to fix it, I suppose I'll stick with fat version, microsoft did a wonderful job with series S and X thse are dead silent.
@cesar915 The slight coil whine is definitely still there, but again, not obnoxiously loud by any means. And yeah, my Series X is also whisper quiet, mainly because it uses a 130MM Fan VS, the smaller 90-85MM fan of the Phat and slim models, the bigger fans create more airflow at much lower speeds.
My day one PS5 Makes very Little noise, Has been Cleaned twice a year, I don't see a problem when you definatly not going to hear it when playing games.
Hoo no lo mismo que en ps4☠️ ventilador de turbina
What is he talking about fan boys what fan boys is he talking about it's a Damm console dude???? Wtf
Noise version .
All I can say is, from a distance when playing a game, it is not all that bad if you ask me.
@@LousWRXI also have fatka making noise, I thought I had something with a curling iron, I became calm after your video that slimka is also making noise
don't buy a PS5, their customer service sucks, and they have lot of problemi with WIFI card
I've owned several different model PS5's and never had a single issue with WIFI at all. The main thing you need to do is to allow the best speed to enable 5GHZ Mode in the PS5 network settings, and any issues with speed are gone. Just because one person has an issue with a system doesn't mean they all suffer from the same issues. If there is an issue, just return the console. If possible, no one these days deals with customer service from large corporations anymore. It is usually a waste of time, IMO.