Here’s where it gets a bit difficult. Sony doesn’t like to publish detailed specs about their consoles, such as the temperature rating. As a result, as with earlier Sony consoles, we have to rely on the community for information. Since the PS5 is relatively new, a lot of what we’ve been able to glean is either murky or unconfirmed. We can say for 100 percent certain that the PS5 will not be permanently damaged at a temperature of 90C. Some tests put that number as high as 105C. Then again, these numbers are themselves based on unreliable third-party temperature apps. What we’re saying is that while PS5 overheat reports are exceedingly rare, we can’t give you a definite temperature rating. On the front panel, there’s a row of three USB ports. The two on the left and right are standard USB Type-A ports for charging external devices. The middle Type-C port, however, serves a different purpose. It’s actually an input port, which can be plugged into an AC adapter. When connected in this fashion, it doesn’t matter whether your PS5 is in standby mode. Your controllers and other devices will still continue to charge. Moving on, there’s also a total of 3 USB hubs as well which can be used for charging both DualSense controllers and wired headphones. The cooling station is also designed to maximize the flow of the console from the bottom side. The CYKOARMOR PS5 stand features customizable fans that intake the heat from the console and dissipate it using the exhaust fan at the bottom.With a total of 3 different fan speeds, you can set the speed as per your preferences. In high-intensive games, you can maximize the speed for maximum heat dissipation.

Interestingly enough, before the launch of the PlayStation 5, there were rumors that Sony had an issue cooling the console. While this was never proven and Sony doesn't respond to rumors, the results of the recent testing are alarming. But more importantly, the panels serve a crucial stabilizing role. Obviously, the PS5 will sit very unevenly in its horizontal orientation if the panels aren’t there, since there’s no way to attach the stand without the bottom white panel in place. And in the console’s vertical orientation, the stand has a central channel in which the PS5 sits, flanked by elevated pieces of the stand that hug the sides of the console. Without the side panels attached to the console, the system is not secure at all in the stand. If, for some reason, you desperately want to use a naked PS5, your best bet is to orient the console vertically on a flat, stable surface without the stand attached. As an owner of the PlayStation 5, I can attest that even after many hours of Demon's Souls, the console has remained cool to the touch, and I haven't noticed any loud noises. It's been immensely quieter than my experience with the PlayStation 4 Pro, a console that sounded like a jet taking off anytime I fired up a demanding game.

PS5 Design Differences

Take the stand and place it on the bottom side of the PlayStation 5, lining up the hole in the stand with the screw hole in the bottom of the console. Screw in the stand using a coin or a flathead screwdriver. How big is the PS5? The Benazcap PS5 Cooling Station is a much beefier stand with storage for all your gear. In addition to your controllers, you can also stow your headset, media remote, and up to 15 games. The quiet fan is much appreciated, as is the option to supply external power. We highly recommend this stand. This PS5 horizontal stand is equipped with rubber patches to ensure a perfect grip over the console. Good to know, the NexiGo stand is compatible with the disc and the digital version of the PlayStation 5.

The lower price does come at one cost, though: it has only two cooling fans, and only two speed options: high and low. The low speed still helps keep the heat down, but it’s not as efficient as the high speed option. The Yuanhot Vertical Cooling Stand works with both Digital and Disc versions of the PS5, too, and its minimalistic design will appeal to quite a few people who find the larger builds somewhat garish. Do You Need a Cooling System? The KIWIHOME stand has two controller charging stations and three USB-A 2.0 ports to juice up other devices. The stand also comes with a dedicated tray to keep ten games. It looks clean and minimal and matches your PS5 perfectly.

Pros

The NexiGo Cooling Stand has different cooling settings to help you find optimal performance. It also has a downward design that lets the heat out through the bottom of the cooler. It has multiple functions, such as charging two DualSense controllers on each. A full charge from an empty will happen in about three hours. How this plays out over time is anyone's guess. For now, I haven't heard of any PlayStation 5's having issues due to overheating issues. But we're still early into the console's life, and these heating concerns could become an issue later down the road. The memory running warm is concerning and is a sign that Sony does have some work to do regarding cooling the console. I'm sure that updated versions of the PS5 will feature some sort of revision that changes this.