Don't miss out on one of the best deals to happen during the Amazon Spring Sale. Right now, you can snag the renowned Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for just $249.99 shipped. That's a massive $80 less than Black Friday and matches the price of its XM4 predecessor. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this model, making it an unbeatable offer for what many consider to be the best noise-canceling headphones under $400.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review by Kevin Lee
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the big 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. Audio quality is impeccable – whether you're enjoying intricate classical music or the intense sound of an action movie, these headphones can handle it all."
The prior generation Sony XM4 was already an outstanding headphone, but the XM5 brings key improvements in noise cancellation and comfort. It's equipped with a second processor and double the microphone count dedicated to filtering out ambient noise. The earcups have also 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 rivals any other noise-canceling headset in its price range.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 features a sleeker 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 luxurious synthetic leather that's softer and more comfortable. You can easily wear these headphones for hours. One minor drawback is that the XM5 can no longer be folded inward, only swiveled, so it's less compact.
Despite this, 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.
At this price, the XM5 is significantly 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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