If you want to buy a pair of premium earbuds with class-leading noise cancellation, we have a deal you don’t want to miss. I’m talking about Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds, which have rich sound, powerful ANC, and excellent battery life. Right now, they’re available on sale for under $200.
While the audio world is excited about Sony’s new WH-1000XM6 headphones, the XM5 earbuds haven’t been replaced yet and are still among the best options on the market. Regularly priced at $299, you can get the XM5 earbuds at a $101 discount from Amazon or Walmart. And if those happen to sell out, they’re $199 at your local Best Buy, too.
In our Sony WF-1000XM5 review, we praised the earbuds’ small and lightweight design, which made them more comfortable than the previous generation. You’ll love the intuitive touch controls, rich bass, clear sound, and stunning active noise cancellation. While Sony is likely gearing up to release a new XM6 earbud in the near future, right now, these are its latest and greatest.
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 buds are great for listening to music, naturally, but they excel during phone calls, too, thanks to Sony’s excellent noise-cancellation technology. In the box, you’ll get four foam-style eartips, which make it easy to get the perfect fit and tune out the outside world.
Sony’s XM5 earbuds offer roughly 8 hours of battery life with ANC enabled and more with it turned off. As usual, the included charging case can provide up to 24 hours of playback.
So, if you’re still rocking an old, outdated set of AirPods or some other no-name brand, now is a great time to upgrade to premium earbuds. These dropped to $179 during Black Friday, but if you missed that deal, this is your next best option. Grab a set today for $198!
