Sony secretly released a new PS5 model. Differences from the previous CFI-2116 version
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The new PS5 Slim revision is almost identical to the previous one, but features a convenient hatch for replacing the CMOS battery and may be more reliable thanks to a reduced amount of liquid metal.
Sony has quietly released a new revision of the PS5 Slim CFI-2116, simplifying access to the CMOS battery and slightly altering the amount of liquid metal under the cooling system.
American YouTuber Austin Evans tore down the console and compared it to the previous version. It appears the updated model is currently only available in Europe.
The main change is a special cutout that allows reaching the CR2032 battery without completely disassembling the console. Weight, power consumption, and the cooling system remain virtually unchanged.
As far as I can tell, these motherboards are virtually identical. The CMOS battery is a good thing. It looks like they are using less liquid metal now, which means the PS5 might last longer without it leaking. But the difference is very minor. (…) It’s a quality-of-life revision. I just wish Sony had denoted the changes better by giving the console a new model number.
The changes are likely related to new European Union electronics regulations.
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