Is the New PS5 Pro (7121 Model) Actually Better?

Introduction to the New PS5 Pro Model

• 💡 A new PS5 Pro model, specifically the 7121, has been quietly released by Sony, following the earlier PS5 Slim revision.
• 🧐 The purpose of this new model is unclear from the packaging, with rumors suggesting improved power efficiency and changes to the DualSense controller.
• 🇪🇸 This particular unit was imported from Spain, and the external packaging includes humorous warnings like "Don't punch it" and "stay away from spiders."

Physical and Initial Comparisons

• ⚖️ The new PS5 Pro (7121) appears slightly lighter than the original PS5 Pro (7019), with the new model weighing 3016 grams compared to 3.1 kilos for the older one.
• 🎮 The DualSense controllers also show a negligible weight difference (277g vs 276g), suggesting the weight change is primarily within the console itself.
• 💨 A noticeable difference is the fan grill, which is plastic on the new model and metal on the old one, similar to the PS5 Slim, indicating a potential cost-saving measure.

Performance and Thermal Testing

• ⚡ Power testing reveals a 3-4% improvement in efficiency when running games like Astro's Playroom on the new model compared to the 2024 version.
• 🔥 Thermal testing shows the new PS5 Pro runs slightly cooler, around 61-62 degrees Celsius, compared to the older model's 63 degrees Celsius.
• 🎧 The new PS5 Pro is noticeably quieter, with a two-decibel difference (approximately 20% quieter) and a more pleasant, lower-pitched hum compared to the older model's higher-pitched noise.
• 📊 Testing with Gran Turismo 7, a game optimized for the PS5 Pro, confirms the new model consistently uses a few percent less wattage, especially in demanding scenarios with full ray tracing.

DualSense Controller Teardown

• 🛠️ While visually similar, the new DualSense controller has some internal differences, including added support on the back shell.
• 🎤 It appears one of the microphones has been removed from the 2025 model, though the front microphone remains.
• 🔋 The battery has a different part number and connector, and internal components like the motors are sourced from different companies, though the speaker did not notice a difference in feel.

Internal PS5 Pro Teardown and Weight Analysis

• 🔩 Disassembly reveals the plastic fan shroud is similar to the PS5 Slim, and the heat sink may also be different, possibly with a different shade of copper.
• 💨 The fan itself is lighter in the new model (237g vs 274g), accounting for a significant portion of the overall weight reduction.
• 🔌 The power supply is also lighter in the new model, suggesting improved efficiency or a more streamlined design.
• ⚙️ Rear heat sinks are lighter on the 2025 model, and minor differences in the motherboard, such as fewer VRMs, contribute to the overall efficiency and cost savings for Sony.
• ✅ While these changes make the new PS5 Pro slightly more efficient, cooler, and quieter, they are not considered revolutionary or a dramatic upgrade.