Another big headphone deal has landed, this time with 38% off the price of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at Amazon.
While Sony has also launched a newer-generation, slightly improved version of these with the WH-1000XM6s, the WH-1000XM5 headphones are still a great choice, and they come at a lower price even before the discount.
✅Recommended if: you're looking for a powerful pair of noise-cancelling headphones that are wireless, comfortable to wear, and relatively minimal in terms of design; you value having a long-lasting battery, and fast-charging via USB-C; you want a pair of headphones with high-resolution audio quality and other adaptive sound features.
❌Skip this deal if: you don't mind spending extra on an upgrade to the newer-gen Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones; you'd prefer a smaller pair of headphones than those with large speaker cup; you like headphones that are easy to fold up and stow.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the brand's second-best premium-level headphones, right behind the higher-powered WH-1000XM6s. They include up to 30 hours of battery life, three-hour listening time with just a three-minute charge, ANC, and AI-enhanced cancellation optimization.
Users also like the touch controls for controlling playback and volume, as well as the overall design of the headphones. They also come with automatic wearing detection when users put them on and take them off, along with multi-point connection and hands-free calling and voice commands.
The speaker cups are large and well-sealing for an immersive listening experience, while they're also considered pretty comfortable for long-term use. They aren't the easiest to store given their large size, though the included carrying case definitely offers enough protection while in transport. All in all, this is a pretty solid price drop on these headphones, which normally retail at $400.
