Amazon and Sony are now teaming up to kick off the week with a notable assortment of price cuts on its latest line of headphones and earbuds. It all starts at $28 and free shipping in all areas. Our top pick of the lot is the Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones for $348 in two different styles, which is down from the usual rate of $398. It’s an all-time low match at $50 off and only the second time it’s been at that price.
Sony’s new XM5 headphones arrive as the latest addition to its series of popular cans backed by some of the best active noise cancellation on the market. This time around, there’s a completely refreshed design now arriving with 30-hour battery life to go along with the new V1 integrated processor for improved playback. This new exterior features supple leather with a lightweight construction completing the package as well as multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. See below to find out more.
As for how Sony’s latest offerings compare to other ANC offerings on the market, we’ve just taken a hands-on look at the best ANC headphones from all the major brands. Comparing the most popular options to each other, we explain how the XM5 stacks up against the latest from Apple, Bowers & Wilkins and other top brands.
Another highlight of the sale, Amazon is currently offering the Sony XM4 ANC headphones for $228. By typically getting $278 back, you’re looking at a savings of $50 alongside the best price in over a month. Offering Sony’s latest pair of active noise canceling headphones, its recent XM4 arrives with a design that’s 40% smaller than its predecessor while offering IPX4 water resistance. Its companion Qi charging case offers up to 24 hours of playtime and completes the package with a new V1 integrated processor for better active noise cancellation. You can also get a full feature overview from our launch coverage.
And finally, be sure to shop the rest of the discounts on Amazon for a collection of Sony’s other latest releases from $28. We’re also tracking some notable price drops in our headphone guide to start the week, including the latest from Apple, Google and Beats.
Learn more about the Sony XM5 ANC headphones:
Industry-leading noise cancellation – dual processors drive 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation. With Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancellation is automatically optimized based on your wearing conditions and environment. Beautiful sound, engineered to perfection with the new V1 built-in processor Crystal-clear hands-free calling with 4 beamforming microphones, precise voice pickup and advanced audio signal processing.
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