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Title: Black Friday deals slash $100 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:37:21 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-d...

There are already a bunch of Black Friday deals to check out, but if you're
on the lookout for a great set of wireless headphones for yourself or a loved
one, here's one that's absolutely worth your attention. Sony's WH-1000XM5
headphones have dropped to $298. That's a $102 discount. This isn't quite the
lowest price we've seen for the over-ear XM5s. They dropped to $280 at one
point earlier this year. However, the headphones haven't gone back down to
that point since, and this is still a great deal.

We've long been recommending Sony's 1000X line and this is the best iteration
to date. They earned a score of 95 in our review. The redesigned headphones
are much more comfortable to wear for extended periods than previous models.

Sony has improved the active noise cancellation (ANC) feature as well, thanks
to the addition of a new chip and four more microphones. We feel that the
company's current flagship headphones do a better job of blocking out high
frequencies and background noise (and even human voices) than the XM4s.

The XM5s can switch between noise modes depending on your location or
activity, and they can pause audio automatically when you start speaking.
They deliver better call quality than rival models and, in general, you'll
get clear, crisp sound, including punchy bass. You won't need to charge the
XM5s too often either, as they have a 30-hour battery life.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-d...
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