Noise Output
Testing Equipment:
- Noise Test Environment: Hemi-Anechoic Chamber with 6 dB(A) noise floor
- Conditions: 25 (+-2) degrees Celsius, 40-50% humidity
- Sound Analyzer: Bruel & Kjaer 2270-S G4
- Microphone: Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
- Mic Calibrator: Bruel & Kjaer Type 4231
- Data Logger: Picoscope TC-08
The PS5 Pro is less noisy, only at IDLE. In all games I tested, its noise output was higher than that of the PS5, which uses a larger fan. Nonetheless, noise output is notably below 30 dBA, and given that the console is 2-3 meters away from you, it won’t be annoying in most usage scenarios.
Frequency Plots
PS5 – Gaming (The Finals)
- Peak frequency: 1 KHz
- 2d peak frequency: 400 Hz
PS5 Pro – Gaming (The Finals)
- Peak frequency: 630 Hz
- 2d peak frequency: 400 Hz
- 3d peak frequency: 20 KHz
Signal Recordings
I have recorded the signals shown above, but please keep in mind that I’ve enabled Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to do so to make it easier for you to reproduce them. The provided recordings are only offered for aural identification purposes.
PS5
PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro’s noise might be higher, but there is no fan-bearing noise, which is evident in this “plain” PS5. Although the latter has two years of operation, it was meticulously cleaned before the testing sessions.
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