Noise received little attention, but the one direct assessment was very positive: the console’s hum was described as barely noticeable once play began.
Pros: noise level, audio quality
Cons: availability, load times
Best Video Game Console for noise level
Noise is generally handled well, with reviewers saying fans were not distracting, although one noted a small high-pitched whine in quiet moments.
Pros: load times, frame rate performance
Cons: reliability, power efficiency
Fan behavior varies widely by mode and software tuning: balanced profiles can be quiet, while performance modes may become clearly audible or overpower the speakers.
Pros: graphical performance, load times
Cons: reliability, repairability