"Now that the WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones are Sony's flagship charged with beating the AirPod Max and other top-class noise-cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM5s occupy a new niche on the market. We wouldn't go as far as to call them bargain headphones, because nothing with that tag could possibly sound as good as the WH-1000XM5s, but they're most definitely in hot-deal territory."
"Are the WH-1000XM5 premium noise-cancelling headphones Sony's forgotten masterpiece? Since their debut, Sony's successor model WH-1000XM6 cans are getting all of the attention and praise. That's totally understandable, since the 1000XM6 are mind-bogglingly good in pretty much every way imaginable. But maybe we can scare up some love for the WH-1000XM5s now that they're 30% off at Amazon, which makes them an absolute steal at just $279."
The Sony WH-1000XM5 launched in 2022 and dominated the noise-cancelling over-ear category for about three years. The headphones feature a 30-hour battery, a comfortable fit, and a two-processor, eight-microphone array that significantly advanced active noise cancellation. A recent 30% discount at Amazon reduces the price to $279, placing the WH-1000XM5 well below the newer WH-1000XM6 and far below the AirPods Max in cost. Performance remains strong and any audio or ANC gap versus newer flagship models appears small relative to the current price difference, making the WH-1000XM5 a high-value option.
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