After Sony‘s official announcement on October 10 revealing the new PS5 Slim model, which is more compact, the gaming community eagerly awaited a look at this new console. Recent photos comparing the size and weight of the PS5 Slim to the original PS5, released three years ago, have now emerged, allowing us to see how the new model stacks up.
Sony claims that the PS5 Slim has a 30% reduction in volume and is relatively lighter, weighing up to 1.3 kg less than the original model released in 2020.
Size Comparison: PS5 Slim vs. Original PS5
The first images of the PS5 Slim alongside the original console have been released, offering a visual comparison of their sizes. These images clearly demonstrate that Sony’s promise of a 30% reduction in volume is accurate; the PS5 Slim is noticeably smaller. Here are four images showcasing the side-by-side comparison of the PS5 Slim and the original PS5, highlighting the size difference.
Dimensions of the PS5 Slim:
- PS5 “Slim” (2023): 358 × 96 × 216mm
- PS5 “Slim” Digital Edition (2023): 358 × 80 × 216mm
These dimensions reflect the smaller size of the PS5 Slim when compared to the original PS5.
Weight Comparison: PS5 Slim vs. Original PS5
It’s important to consider the variations in weight among different console models, especially those with or without a disc reader. Over the years, Sony has made slight design updates to its consoles, resulting in changes in weight. Here’s a summary of the weight differences across different models:
- Original PS5 (2020): 4.5kg
- PS5 Original Digital (2020): 3.9kg
- Original PS5 (2021): 4.2kg
- PS5 Original Digital (2021): 3.6kg
- Original PS5 (2022): 3.9kg
- PS5 Original Digital (2022): 3.4kg
- PS5 Slim (2023): 3.2kg
- PS5 Slim Digital (2023): 2.6kg
Comparing the PS5 Slim to the original PS5 released in 2020, there is a remarkable weight reduction of 1.3 kg. However, if we compare it to the “Chassis C” model, which was the version sold until recently, the weight reduction is 700 grams. For the Digital Edition models without a disc reader, the weight reduction is consistent between the initial models. Nevertheless, comparing the latest Digital Edition model to the upcoming one reveals an 800-gram weight reduction.
Installing a Disc Reader in the PS5 Slim Digital Edition
It’s worth noting that if you purchase a PS5 Slim Digital Edition and decide to add an external disc reader, you will need to connect the console to the Internet for association. Failure to do so will result in an error message stating that the disc drive cannot be used and instructing you to connect the PS5 to the network for registration.
In conclusion, the PS5 Slim presents significant size and weight reductions when compared to the original PS5 and even the “Chassis C” model. However, you will need an internet connection to install a disc reader on the Digital Edition, which may impact the convenience and cost for some users.