Sony's popular 1000XM5 over ear headphones have not been such a great deal in long time

Recently we covered Edifier"s R2750DB MKII bookshelf speaker deal, which gets you support for hi-res audio, Bluetooth LDAC, and more features for just $400, its lowest ever price. Many however prefer private listening, and for them, Sony and Amazon have a great offer. The company"s popular WH-1000XM5 headphones are an amazing deal as it is selling for just $243 (purchase link under the specs table down below).

The headlining feature of these Sony headphones is its ANC (active noise cancellation). The WH‑1000XM5 introduces a dual processor setup controlling eight microphones, which promises more precise handling of ambient noise. Four beamforming microphones are there to pick up only your voice using a smart AI-based algorithm.

On the music playback side, Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 works with the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, with claims to deliver detailed sound across genres. It is said to provide tighter bass, clearer mids, and smoother highs without the harshness that can appear due to excessive upper-mids.

Also, you get Adaptive Sound Control, which learns your routines and adjusts noise cancelation accordingly. Speak‑to‑Chat is there to automatically pause playback when you start talking, while Quick Attention lets you cover an earcup to instantly hear your surroundings. Multipoint Bluetooth pairing is supported, so you can switch between PC and phone listening.

In terms of comfort, Sony says it reworked the headband and earcup design on the 1000XM5 to be lighter, sleeker, and built for long listening sessions. The leather cushions are said to be soft yet firm enough to seal out external noise without clamping too hard on your ears.

The technical specifications of the Sony WH-1000XM5 are given in the table below:

Specification Value
Headphone Type Closed, dynamic
Driver Unit 30 mm
Magnet Neodymium
Impedance 48 Ω (on), 16 Ω (off)
Frequency Response 4 Hz–40,000 Hz
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW (on), 100 dB/mW (off)
Volume Control Touch sensor
Cord Length Approx. 1.2 m
Plug Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
DSEE Extreme Yes
Passive Operation Yes
Ambient Sound Mode Yes
Charge Time Approx. 3.5 hours
Charging Method USB
Battery Life Up to 30 hrs (NC ON), 40 hrs (NC OFF)
Bluetooth Version 5.2
Bluetooth Range Approx. 10 m
Bluetooth Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC
Noise Cancelling Yes (Auto NC Optimiser)
Quick Attention Mode Yes

Get it at the link below:


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