How to fix coil whine on PS5

One of the issues that PS5 owners experience is loud coil whine and with this there are numerous questions that are being asked that are not being answered. Unfortunately, Sony has not addressed these questions. Do not worry as through this article, we shall try to explain and answer the usual and common questions most PS5 users have.

What is PS5 coil whine?

Whenever power goes through your PS5’s GPU, there is a coil that would vibrate which would create an audible buzz and whistling sound. Thus, creating a coil whine. Though this could be annoying, it is not and it would not harm nor would it affect the performance or lifespan of your PS5.

As mentioned, coil whine is not harmful, however, we understand how this could annoy and irritate gamers especially when coil whine gets louder when playing graphically demanding games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Valhalla, Demon’s Souls, etc.

What does coil whine sound like?

Coil whine comes with a combination of a range of buzzing, humming, whining and grinding sound. The humming sound could sound like a bee. This sound could be tolerable, however, there have been some reports from PS5 users that the sound they hear would be described as a very high pitched sound which is similar to a finger running around on the rim of a wine glass. Other users, on the other hand would say that the noise would sound like a mini generator/ electric shaver. This only shows that users experience differently. This could be due to the current console settings they have and the games that they are playing but one thing is for sure, this coil whine issue could is not tinnitus friendly.

How long does coil whine last on PS5?

It has been reported that coil whine issue usually stop the moment you close your graphically demanding games. However, there have been some complaints that sometimes it could go on for a couple of minutes even when the console is on rest mode or on the home page. Though that is the case, after three to four minutes after closing or exiting your game, the whining sound would stop as well.

How do I know if my PS5 has coil whine?

If you wish to know if your PS5 is experiencing a coil whine, all you have to do is go near your PS5 and try to listen. If you hear any humming or buzzing sounds, then your PS5 has a coil whine. According to reports around 20 percent only hear coil whine during rest mode and about 60 percent say that the coil whine gets worse when they are playing a game. There also have been reports where the whine would be as loud as the volume. Though that is the case, it has been said that this is very rare occasion.

How to fix PS5 coil whine?

• Readjust the position of your stand or console. Try to place your console horizontally then vertically.
• Disable performance mode.
• Disable 120 Hz video output. Go to settings then select screen and video. Go to Video Output then turn off 120Hz output
• Place the console at a well ventilated area

PS5 coil whine warranty and replacement

Good news for those whose have their console for less than a year as PS5 automatically comes with a one year warranty. Though that is the case, we suggest for you to wait a few weeks before you return your console for coil whine and check if the humming or buzzing sound changes. According to some users who had sent their PS5 consoles to Sony, it took about two weeks to get replaced.