Sony introduced a new PS5 model last month which is referred to as PS5 Slim. It is essentially a slimmer and shorter version of the PS5. The most notable difference is that the Slim variant comes with a detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc drive. Many YouTube creators including Linus Tech Tips and Dave2D have shared a teardown of the PS5 Slim revealing the internals of the latest variant of the gaming console. This also gives better detail on whether there are any differences between the slim and non-slim versions of the PS5.
Sony PS5 Slim teardown reveals internals
The Sony PS5 Slim is powered by a 6nm processor which is the same as the updated model in September last year. To recall, the original PS5 variant shipped with a processor based on 7nm architecture. A system power consumption test also revealed that the current and new models operate on similar levels of power within a margin of error.
Sony’s modular design with the detachable disc drive helped them to achieve the PS5 Slim’s smaller size. Dave2D’s video also shows that the disc drive is removable easily with no tools required. Internally, in the teardown videos, the console is also seen with an extra heat pipe that is attached to a smaller baseplate compared to the original PS5. Additionally, the fan is also said to feature a 19-blade design There are one 5GB and three 10GB ports on the rear and dual USB-C ports on the front.
The Sony PS5 Slim is expected to roll out later this month. As per a leak last month, the console may hit the shelves on November 10 in the US.
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