PS5 power consumption: This is what the new PlayStation consumes

The PS5 from Sony is one of the most powerful consoles, which also has an effect on the power consumption. This is how much power the Playstation 5 consumes and how it compares

This is how much power the PS5 consumes

This is how much power your Playstation 5 console consumes:

• On average, the PS5 consumes between 160 and 200 watts. However, this value varies from game to game.
• For graphically demanding games, the consumption can rise up to 225 watts, possibly even more in the future with more demanding games. At 225 watts, the PS5’s power consumption would even exceed that of the X Box Series X.
• For one hour of playtime on your PS5, this results in a consumption of 0.2 kWh. This corresponds to an annual cost of about 22 euros, should the console be used for one hour of gaming every day.
• It is therefore advisable to switch off the console when you are not playing.
• In standby mode, a PS5 consumes only 1 watt.
• When only in menu then, the power consumption is 60 watts.
• If you use the Playstation 5 for streaming and watching films, the consumption is higher. Here it is around 70 – 75 watts.

This is how high the power consumption is for the PS5’s competitors

Whoever wants to play modern games cannot avoid high power consumption. The power consumption of the Playstation5 is high. But so is the consumption of the Xbox Series X and gaming PCs.

• The new Xbox Series X also consumes an average of 200 watts during active gaming.
• In comparison, last generation consoles like the Playstation 4 or Xbox One only consume around 120 to 140 watts, which is significantly less.