Amazon’s Big Spring Sale concludes today, and while it may not have reached the heights of Prime Day so far, it’s certainly going out with a bang. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has dropped to its lowest price on the site as part of a Lightning Deal. The cans are over $150 off right now, but with the clock and stocks against you, this isn’t a deal you can sleep on.
The WH-1000XM5 may no longer be Sony’s newest flagship headphones, but they’re far from obsolete. These were the best in noise canceling headphones for years and still hold up excellently. Our sister site, sound guys, gave them a stellar ratinghighlighting outstanding ANC performance and a feature set that still feels complete today.
While the newer WH-1000XM6s are now on the scene, they are sitting on their total retail price of $458 on Amazon. By going back a generation, you save over $200 without sacrificing much in terms of everyday performance. You can see how the two pairs measure up in the sound guys comparison.
In addition to excellent noise cancellation powered by multiple microphones and processors, you also get really useful features like multipoint Bluetooth, wear detection, and intuitive touch controls. Codec support includes LDAC for higher quality audio and the overall experience remains largely “flagship” even a generation later.
Battery life is another strong point. Sony rates them at up to 30 hours, and real-world tests have even surpassed that with ANC enabled. There’s fast charging too, so a few minutes plugged in can give you hours of playback. This offer gives you the option of four color combinations, so you can choose the shade that best suits your style.
Simply put, this represents top value for a set of proven headphones that not long ago were the best in their class. The only real problem is the Lightning agreement itself. Once the timer or stock runs out, that all-time lowest price goes with them. Tap the widget above to find the offer.
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