In recent months, global markets have witnessed the emergence of a new version of the PlayStation 5, which is characterized by its light weight compared to the current versions available in global markets, thus becoming the lightest home device among its counterparts of the new generation.
Many gamers are wondering about the basic differences between all the models released since the device's launch on November 12, 2020 so far; EDITION” for a while, And the experience of the CFI-1100A, which was released in the summer of 2021. There are no apparent differences, except that the latter is lighter by only 200 grams.
To put points on the cards in principle, let's get acquainted with all the models that were released for the device, explaining the differences between them, which are as follows, and we note that each model released a series such as CFI-1100A – CFI1102A.
| PS5 STANDARD EDITION″ Standard Edition | PS DIGITAL EDITION The digital version | |
| Model number | CFI-1000A | CFI-1000B |
| Release date | 2020 “Launch Edition” | 2020 “Launch Edition” |
| weight | 4.5 kilos | 3.9 kilos |
| model number | CFI-1100A | CFI-1100B |
| Release date | August 2021 | August 2021 |
| weight | 4.2 kilos | 3.6 kilos |
| model number | CFI-1200A | CFI-1200B |
| Release date | August 2022 | August 2022 |
| weight | 3.9 kilos | 3.4 kilos |
We can see from the illustrative table that Sony is launching a lighter version than the previous one, which makes us expect the emergence of a new lighter version in the same month next year, or we could see the announcement of a Slim version that is much lower in price and lighter than the current versions.
The coming days will clearly show the difference between the new model number CFI-1200A and the previous model CFI-1100A, and we will learn more about the details of the light weight and temperature comparison between them.
The biggest change from the previous PlayStation 5 model, released in August 2021, is the cooling system or heat sink. According to the video, Sony has added a smaller cooler than the original device. The second change is in the internet reception (Wi-Fi), as it has been changed as we learned previously, and the new board usually fixes connection issues that some players face. The third and final change is in the way the device is placed vertically. You can now install the device vertically by hand without the need for a screwdriver.
Where the differences between the version issued in August 2021 No. CFI-1100A and the release version were as follows.
- The cooling system is smaller than the first version
- Change in Wi-Fi connection system
- Fan with more blades than the original
- Base fixing screw with plastic cap that can be tightened by hand
- 300 grams less weight than the first version
In your opinion, what are the new features that have occurred this time in the latest version of the device?
