These Premium Sony Headphones Are Now Almost Half the Price
If you’re looking for premium noise-cancelling headphones at a more affordable price, a refurbished pair of Sony WF-1000XM5 Class A will cost $164.99 at Woot—that’s a big discount from the usual $299.99 for a new pair at Amazon , but only for the next nine days or while supplies last.
That’s a solid price for headphones that earned an Editors’ Choice award and were named the Best Headphones of 2023 by PCMag . Now, if you’re wondering what “Grade A refurbished” means, it’s essentially a new device that has been fully tested, guaranteed to work perfectly, and has only minimal cosmetic defects—nothing noticeable unless you’re really looking for it. Plus, you get a one-year eReplacements warranty for added security. If you’re a Prime member, you also get free standard shipping, but if you don’t, it costs an extra $6. Additionally, delivery is not available to Alaska, Hawaii or PO Box addresses.
There’s a reason these headphones have made it onto several “Best” lists, including Lifehacker’s ” Best Wireless Headphones to Buy in 2025 ” review—the active noise cancellation is top notch, and unlike some competitors, it doesn’t detract from audio quality when turned on. Sony’s high-quality drivers deliver clear, detailed sound with deep bass, and if you’re picky about your audio, the companion app gives you full EQ customization. There’s a lot going on in the app itself, but it has everything you need to customize these headphones to your liking. Alexa and Google Assistant hands-free functionality are built-in, and you also get support for AAC, LC3, and LDAC codecs, meaning you can stream higher quality audio if your device supports it.
Battery life is eight hours with noise cancellation turned on (16 hours if you turn it off), and the case extends that to 24 hours. They’re also rated IPX4 , which means they’re sweat-resistant but not waterproof—good for working out, but maybe don’t take them in the shower. Sony has also included some smart software features like Adaptive Sound Control, which automatically switches between ANC and Ambient Mode depending on where you are, and Speak-to-Chat, which pauses media playback when you start talking. For a more in-depth analysis of the WF-1000XM5, check out this comprehensive review from CNET.