Don't miss out on one of the best deals to happen during the Amazon Spring Sale. Right now, you can pick up the highly acclaimed Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for only $249.99, with free shipping. This price is $80 less than during Black Friday and matches the current price of its predecessor, the XM4. It's the lowest price we've ever seen for this model. Many consider the WH-1000XM5 to be the best noise-canceling headphones available under $400.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Sony WH1000XM5 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 make the noise-canceling stronger, while the ambient listening mode is splendidly natural. Audio quality is impeccable too – whether you want to listen to intricate classical music or a rocking action movie, these headphones can do it all."
The previous generation Sony XM4 was already an outstanding headphone, but the XM5 features key improvements in noise cancellation and comfort. The XM5 has been equipped with a second processor and double the number of microphones dedicated to filtering out ambient noise. The earcups have also been redesigned to fit more snugly on the ear, creating a better seal and, as a result, more effective passive noise isolation. The noise cancellation is noticeably better than the XM4 and pretty much any other noise-canceling headset in its price range.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 has also been updated with a noticeably sleeker redesign, featuring 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 already in the market for premium noise-canceling headphones, you should jump on this deal.
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