My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Sony WH-1000XM5
Audio lovers need no introduction to the Sony 1000X series. They’ve been around since 2016, improving on the previous version and eventually settling on the Sony WH-1000XM5, the best in-ear audio headphones money can buy. If you’re ready to splurge, now is the time to do it. According to price checker tools, the WH-1000XM5 is currently priced at $298 (originally $399.99), which is the lowest price they’ve ever offered.
I have been a loyal customer of the 1000X line for many years now, which is my favorite headphone for most activities. The WH-1000XM5 were released in May 2022 and received an “outstanding” rating from PCMag for its top-notch audio quality, as well as exceptional sound when using class-leading Active Noise Canceling (ANC) (most headphones lose sound quality when using ANC). The headphones are also well designed to be comfortable for long sessions.
The ear controls use tapping and swiping, which I don’t like, but that’s what all modern headphones are moving towards. The headphones come with an app that allows you to customize the equalizer settings to your liking, including swiping and tapping functions on the headphones.
An often overlooked feature of these headphones is the 3.5mm stereo jack, which is ideal for those who want to use a wired cable without worrying about battery life. Speaking of battery life, Sony says you can expect around 30 hours, but it will vary depending on your use of ANC. They are compatible with AAC, LDAC and SBC codecs and have multipoint connections (they can sync to multiple devices at the same time).
If you’re looking for the best sound quality headphones with ANC you can buy right now, the WH-1000XM5 is the one for you. And with their current discount, you will get better and better price.