ZRZLMVP PS5 Cooling Station Stand Review: a tidy all‑in‑one dock that mostly gets the job done

I’ve been using this ZRZLMVP PS5 cooling station/stand for a bit now with a standard disc PS5, two controllers and a wired headset. I bought it mainly because my TV unit was starting to look like a cable graveyard: controllers charging on different cables, headset thrown on the sofa, and the console lying flat with not much airflow. I wasn’t expecting miracles, just something that would keep things in one place and maybe keep the console a bit cooler.

First thing: this is not some premium Sony accessory. It’s a third‑party plastic stand from a brand I’d never heard of. So I went in with modest expectations. The idea is simple: you drop the PS5 in vertically, plug one cable into the console, and you get a cooling fan, a charging dock for two controllers, a headset hook and a few extra USB ports. On paper, it’s pretty handy.

In daily use, it does what it says. The console runs, the controllers charge, the fan spins, the RGB lights glow. But it’s not perfect. Some parts feel a bit cheap, and setting it up the first time is a little fiddly, especially if you’ve never mounted your PS5 vertically with a screw before. Once it’s in place though, you don’t really touch it much.

If you’re hoping this will magically fix every overheating or lag issue, that’s not realistic. It’s more of an organizer with a fan than a hardcore cooling solution. Personally, I’m happy enough with it for the price, but I can see a few things that could be better, especially around build quality and the way it fits different PS5 versions.

For what it costs, you’re getting quite a lot of functions in one accessory: vertical stand, cooling fan, dual controller charger, headset holder, RGB lighting and a 3‑port USB hub. If you tried to buy all of those as separate accessories, you’d easily spend more. So on a pure features‑per‑euro basis, it’s good value. That’s probably why it’s ranked fairly high in PS5 accessory kits and has a 4.6/5 rating on Amazon.

The flip side is that none of these functions are top‑tier. The cooling is helpful but not drastic, the plastic is okay but not premium, the controller dock works but sometimes needs a bit of adjustment, and the RGB is more of a toy than a serious feature. If you’re the kind of person who wants one accessory that does everything decently in one go, it makes sense. If you’d rather have a separate, higher‑quality charging dock and a different stand, you might be happier piecing your setup together.

Compared to some better‑known brands, you’re clearly saving money here, but you’re also accepting a slightly cheaper feel. For a teenager’s setup or a casual gamer who just wants less clutter, I think the trade‑off is fine. For someone who’s super picky about build quality or hates any fan noise, you might want to spend more on a higher‑end solution or even skip active cooling altogether.

Overall, I’d rate the value as solid for budget‑minded users. It’s not a steal, but considering everything it bundles together, it earns its place if your main goal is to tidy up the area around your PS5 and keep controllers charged without buying three different accessories.

Design‑wise, it matches the PS5 fairly well. The white and black color scheme lines up with the console, and when it’s all set up vertically with the RGB on, it looks tidy on a TV unit. It doesn’t look like some random piece of junk bolted to the console, which is nice. The footprint is also pretty compact; it doesn’t take much more space than the console itself standing up, just a slightly wider base.

That said, the plastic feels basic. It’s not flimsy to the point of breaking in your hands, but you can tell this is budget plastic, not something super thick or heavy. The headset holder especially feels a bit light and flexible. It holds a standard gaming headset fine, but if you’re rough with it or constantly moving it, I wouldn’t be shocked if it eventually loosens or creaks. The bracket that holds the PS5 is more solid, and once the screw is in, the console actually feels stable. I gave it a few cautious nudges and it didn’t wobble much.

The RGB strip is pretty simple: you get several colors and a breathing mode. This is more for people who like a bit of color in their setup than for serious functionality. You can also just turn it off if you hate lights. I ended up keeping a single static color most of the time because the cycling modes are a bit distracting when you’re trying to watch a movie in the dark. At least the button to toggle modes is easy to reach.

Overall, the design is practical and coherent with the PS5 look, but not premium. If you’re very picky about materials and you want something that feels heavy and metal, this isn’t it. If you just want your console vertical, controllers in front, headset on a hook and a bit of RGB, then the design is pretty solid for the price bracket.

In daily use, the biggest comfort factor is simply having everything in one place. My controllers now always go back to the dock, my headset has a fixed spot, and my PS5 is no longer lying flat in a random corner. That alone made my setup feel less messy. Grabbing a controller is quick: you just lift it from the dock and you’re ready. You don’t have to fiddle with cables or check battery levels constantly because you know it’s been sitting on the charger between sessions.

Noise‑wise, on low and medium fan speeds, it’s pretty reasonable. With the TV at normal volume, I don’t really notice it. On high, you can clearly hear the fan if you mute everything, but during a game it’s not a huge deal. If you play a lot at night with low volume, you’ll probably stick with low or medium. The good thing is you can just turn the fan off entirely if you’re not gaming and only want to charge controllers.

The main comfort downside is installation and the occasional fiddling with the controller docks. The first setup with the screw and bracket is a bit annoying if your PS5 is already wired in. I had to unplug HDMI and power to flip it around and line up the screw properly. Not something you want to redo often. Also, if you’re not careful when dropping controllers into the dock, sometimes they sit slightly off and don’t charge. There’s no click or strong guide, so you have to look at the LED to be sure it’s actually charging.

Once you get used to these quirks, daily use is fairly smooth. You turn on the PS5, the stand powers up, fan and lights do their thing, controllers charge when docked, headset is easy to grab. It’s not perfect, but it does make the whole setup feel more organized and convenient than having separate charging cables and a random headset stand.

Durability is where you feel the price point a bit. The enclosure material is basic plastic, and while it doesn’t feel like it will snap right away, it also doesn’t give that long‑term, heavy‑duty vibe. I’ve been a bit careful with it: no yanking the headset holder, no slamming controllers onto the dock, and I’d recommend the same. If you treat it roughly or have kids who like to lean on things, I wouldn’t trust it to survive years of abuse.

The base that directly supports the PS5 feels more solid than the side accessories. The mounting bracket and screw hold the console in place well, and that part doesn’t flex much. That’s reassuring, because the last thing you want is your PS5 tipping over. I tried nudging the console a bit and it stayed stable. As long as the stand is on a flat surface like a TV unit or desk, I don’t see stability being a big issue.

The moving parts are basically the fan and the USB ports. The fan hasn’t shown any weird rattles or grinding so far, just the normal small‑fan noise. Long term, small fans can wear out, but that’s true for almost any cooling stand. The USB ports feel a bit loose if you wiggle a plug, but nothing out of the ordinary for budget hubs. I wouldn’t constantly plug and unplug heavy USB sticks, but for a headset dongle or a controller cable, it’s fine.

If you’re expecting something that will last as long as the PS5 itself, that might be optimistic. But for the price, if it gives you a couple of years of tidy storage, charging and some extra cooling, I’d say it’s acceptable. Just don’t expect premium durability or metal parts; this is clearly built to hit a budget and it shows in some areas.

On the cooling side, you get a single turbo fan with three speeds: low, medium, high. You control it with a button on the base, and small LEDs show which speed you’re on. In practice, I mostly left it on medium. Low is very quiet but you barely notice any airflow. High pushes more air and you can feel it if you put your hand near the base, but then the noise becomes noticeable in a quiet room, more like a small laptop fan. It’s not crazy loud, but if you’re sensitive to fan noise, you might stick to low or medium.

Does it help with temps? I don’t have professional sensors, but I did the basic test: long gaming sessions (Warzone, Spider‑Man 2) with and without the stand. Without the stand, the PS5 vents feel pretty warm after a couple of hours, and the console’s own fan ramps a bit. With this stand on medium, the base and sides feel slightly less hot to the touch, and the console’s fan seems to ramp a bit less often. It’s not a night‑and‑day change, but I’d say there is some improvement in airflow simply because the console is vertical and the extra fan is pushing hot air away from the bottom.

On the charging side, the dock charges two controllers in about 3 hours from low battery, which matches what the brand claims. You drop the controllers onto the pins, and the LED goes red while charging, green when done. The contacts aren’t perfect: if you don’t align the controller properly, sometimes it doesn’t start charging. After the first couple of misses, I got used to placing them carefully and it was fine. Overnight charging didn’t cause any heat or weird issues, and the overcharge protection is reassuring, even if you can’t see it working.

The 3 USB ports are handy. I used them for a wired headset dongle and occasionally to charge a phone controller. Just keep in mind this is all feeding from one USB connection, so don’t expect to run power‑hungry devices from it. For basic accessories, it’s totally fine. Overall, for cooling and charging, it’s decent and functional, not a miracle fix, but good enough for everyday use.

In the box you get the main stand, a small headset/controller holder that clips in, a bracket piece for the PS5, one screw (stored underneath in a tiny slot) and a short manual. That’s it. No power brick, no extra cables apart from the USB that’s attached to the stand. So you either power it from the PS5 directly or from your own 5V/2A adapter if you have one lying around. I just plugged it into the PS5’s rear USB port.

The stand is meant to work with PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, both disc and digital. There’s a detachable panel you’re supposed to remove if you’re using the Slim or Pro. With the normal PS5 disc version, I left the panel on and used the screw to lock the console in. That screw step is where a few people might get annoyed: you have to line up the console, find the screw hole, and tighten it from underneath. It’s not rocket science, but it’s not plug‑and‑play either, especially if your console is already wired into a tight TV setup.

Function‑wise, the stand offers:

• 2 controller charging slots on the front
• 1 cooling fan with 3 speeds
• 3 extra USB ports on the side
• Headset holder on the side/top
• RGB lighting around the base with a few modes

Everything is controlled by a couple of buttons on the base: one for fan speed, one for the lights. LEDs on the front show fan speed and charging status (red = charging, green = full/standby). It’s straightforward enough once you’ve used it once or twice. Overall, the package is pretty complete for the price, but don’t expect fancy extras or super detailed instructions.