Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones: 40% Off Sale

Don't miss out on one of the best deals to happen during the Amazon Spring Sale. Right now, you can pick up the renowned Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for only $249.99 shipped. That's $80 less than Black Friday and currently the same price as its XM4 predecessor. It's the lowest price we've ever seen for this model. The WH-1000XM5 is widely regarded as the best noise-canceling headphones under $400.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones for $250

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Original Price: $399.99
Discount: 38%
Current Price: $249.99 at Amazon

Sony WH1000XM5 Review by Kevin Lee:

"The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the significant upgrade we’ve been waiting for from Sony’s flagship wireless headphones. The new design and AI enhance the noise-canceling capabilities, while the ambient listening mode sounds splendidly natural. The audio quality is impeccable, whether you're listening to intricate classical music or a rocking action movie; these headphones can handle it all."

The prior generation Sony XM4 was already an outstanding headphone, but the XM5 introduces key improvements in noise cancellation and comfort. The XM5 is equipped with a second processor and double the microphone count dedicated to filtering out ambient noise. The earcups have been redesigned to fit more snugly on the ear, creating a better seal and thus more effective passive noise isolation. The noise cancellation is noticeably better than the XM4 and virtually any other noise-canceling headset in its price range.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 also features a sleek redesign with a different style of headband adjustment. The band is wider than before for better weight distribution, and the earcup padding is now made of a luxurious synthetic leather material that's softer and more comfortable. You can easily wear these headphones for hours. One small drawback, however, is that the XM5 can no longer be folded inward, only swiveled, so it's less compact.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 retains the XM4's excellent battery life, offering over 30 hours on a single charge even with ANC activated. The XM5 also supports fast charging over USB Type-C.

Best of all, at this price, the XM5 is considerably less expensive than its competitors like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra and the AirPods Max. If you're in the market for premium noise-canceling headphones, you should jump on this deal.

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