These Signature Sony Headphones Are on Sale for Under $200 As Part of Amazon’s Early Labor Day Sale.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are the latest model in the Sony 1000X series, which has been around since 2016. They’re currently the best full-size headphones on the market for sound quality, but not everyone can (or needs) to spend nearly $500 on headphones.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones are a generation older, and before the XM6, they were the best in their class. Fortunately, thanks to their age, they’re now discounted to $198 (down from their original price of $399.99). The 50% discount brings the price to its lowest ever, according to price tracking tools , making it a great deal for premium headphones that still sound incredibly good even in 2026.
I’ve been a loyal fan of the 1000X series for years; they’re my go-to headphones for most activities. The WH-1000XM5 headphones earned an “Excellent” rating from PCMag for their superior sound quality and exceptional audio performance, coupled with best-in-class active noise cancellation. They’re also well-designed for comfort during long listening sessions. The headphones are controlled by tap and swipe, which isn’t my favorite feature, but it’s what all modern headphones are striving for. There’s a companion app that lets you customize the equalizer settings, including swipe and tap controls.
These headphones also feature a 3.5mm stereo jack, making them ideal for those who want a wired connection and don’t want to worry about battery life. Speaking of battery life, Sony claims approximately 30 hours, but this may vary depending on whether you’re using active noise cancellation. They’re compatible with AAC, LDAC, and SBC codecs and feature multipoint connectivity, meaning you can pair them with multiple devices simultaneously.
When do Labor Day sales start?
Labor Day sales have already begun. Other retailers will likely begin their own sales ahead of the holiday on Monday, September 7.
Should you have sales on Labor Day?
Labor Day is traditionally a good time to find deals on many product categories, but whether it’s worth it depends entirely on what you’re looking for. Compared to sales like Black Friday or Prime Day, Labor Day offers fewer deals in terms of quantity and quality, but you can still find great deals on appliances and kitchen equipment that will match those holiday prices—or even be lower. (We use price tracking tools to let you know whether a deal is worth it.)
What other stores are having Labor Day sales?
Home Depot , Amazon , and Wayfair have already launched their Labor Day sales. Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are likely to follow suit. (Lifehacker will be collecting discount information from all of these sales.)