The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones just dropped to an all-time low price

They're one of our top picks.
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The Sony WH-1000XM5s made our list of the top headphones for 2023. Credit: Sony

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 9, the Mashable Choice award-winning Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are on sale for just $299.99 at Amazon instead of $399.99 — that's 25% in savings and a new all-time low price.


A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make the world a bit more peaceful while also making your music more immersive. The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are one of our favorite pairs, earning a Mashable Choice award and a nearly perfect rating by Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern. And today's your lucky day if you're in the market for an upgrade: they just dropped to a new all-time low price.

As of Jan. 9, you can grab the Sony WH-1000XM5s for just $299.99 at Amazon instead of the usual $399.99. That's 25% off and more than $25 cheaper than they were during Cyber Week.

Besides offering impeccable sound quality and truly impressive noise cancellation, the 1000XM5s also feature a "quick attention" mode that lets you tune into what's happening around you without completely stopping your music. This makes it easier to hear gate change announcements or order a beverage on board a flight. Other perks include voice assistant support, up to 30 hours of battery life, crisp call clarity, and a sleek aesthetic. The only drawback is they don't fold up neatly into a convenient carrying case. But we're willing to overlook the bulkiness — especially at this new low price.

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Christina Buff

Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.

Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.

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