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Title: Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are 32 percent off ahead of Labor Day

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:34:47 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/sonys-wh-1000x...

Sony's WH-1000XM5 once topped our lists of best noise-canceling headphones
and best wireless headphones, and were only usurped by the follow-up XM6.
This line of headphones is consistently impressive and the WH-1000XM is truly
in a league of its own. So we get excited when one of the all-around best
headphones out there goes on an aggressive sale. You can pick up a pair of
XM5s right now for just $274, which is 32 percent off its normal retail price
of $400.

In our review of the XM5 we awarded a score of 95 out of 100, impressed with
just about every aspect of the set with the notable exception of its price,
which makes a sale like this all the more exciting. The XM5s are supremely
comfortable, thanks to a slim cushioned headband and soft earcups. In our
review, we had no problem wearing them for hours at a time and never felt
uncomfortable pressure on the ears or head.

30mm carbon-fiber drivers deliver excellent audio, delivering a wide and
immersive soundstage. The XM5 carries eight total microphones as part of its
active noise-canceling system, up from four on the previous model, and
delivers top-of-class ANC.

The battery life on these headphones is best in class, with around 30 hours
of listening per charge. Touch controls on the outside panel of the right ear
cup help you control your music with ease, allowing you to play, pause, skip
tracks and adjust the volume right from the headphones. The only real
downside at this point is youΓÇÖre buying a pair of headphones that are three
years old; the XM6 offers some noteworthy improvements. But, of course,
itΓÇÖll cost you.

If you've been thinking about upgrading your headphones, or picking up your
first pair of real high-quality cans, then take advantage of these savings.
The sale price of $274 applies to the black model only, though the other
colors are 18 percent off, selling for $328.

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