Disc Ripping: It is widely regarded as one of the best tools for backing up physical discs directly to your internal HDD or an external FAT32 drive.

Versatile Media Hub: Beyond games, it handles videos, music, and pictures, acting as a central hub for all media on the console.

• Better than CFW? No. If you have a CECH-20xx or 21xx model that supports full CFW, a full CFW (like Evilnat 4.89) is still superior. CFW runs natively; HEN runs on an exploit.
• Better than HEN 4.84? Yes, absolutely. HEN 4.89 is more stable, has broader game compatibility, and works faster with modern file systems.
• Better than using multiMAN alone without HEN? Without HEN, multiMAN is just a paperweight. So yes, the combination is infinitely better.

Comprehensive File Management: Unlike webMAN, which is a plugin, multiMAN provides a desktop-like file manager that allows you to move, delete, and copy files directly on your PS3's internal or external storage.

Robust File Management: The application's file management capabilities have been expanded, allowing for more complex operations and better integration with other homebrew applications.

Final Thoughts

For the millions of PS3 SuperSlim owners stuck on 4.89/4.90, full CFW is a fantasy. But HEN + multiMAN isn't a consolation prize—it is the better workflow.