January has arrived and for those of you planning to hit the gym or go for a run, you might be on the hunt for a new pair of headphones to keep you focused and block out any distractions. We may have just the deal for you.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, which are Sony’s premium offering, have been reduced to £208 on Amazon, down from their original RRP of £379. These headphones have become incredibly popular due to rave reviews from both customers and critics.
They’ve won numerous awards for their outstanding sound quality and noise-cancellation feature, perfect for blocking out any disturbances during your commute. Shoppers may initially see the £245 price tag, but an additional £36.76 voucher is deducted at checkout when you click ‘apply voucher’ on Amazon.
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According to CamelCamelCamel, this is the lowest they’ve ever been priced, and we don’t expect they’ll stay this affordable for long. Other retailers such as Argos (£249) and Currys (£245) are selling them at a higher price, even without the extra 10% discount.
The WH-1000XM5 offers 30 hours of battery life, industry-leading noise cancellation, and comes with a handy carrying case for easy transportation.
Amazon offers the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in a trio of colours: black, white, and blue, allowing customers to pick their ideal shade. These headphones are praised for their strong active noise cancelling, making them an excellent option for those who travel often or frequent the gym.
Critics have lauded the sound quality and noise-cancellation capabilities of these headphones. One particularly impressed reviewer shared: “Having tried a lot of headphones over the years, I can say the Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers one of the best audio experiences available, which is why they still deserve five stars from me.”
They elaborated further, saying, “They’re not without their downsides: they’re comfortable but not the most comfortable (the XM4s might have the edge there), and the noise cancelling, while good, isn’t the absolute best if you’re after total world-blocking. But the audio quality is exceptional, the battery life is fantastic, and while some have had issues with durability, I’ve found mine to be reliably sturdy. If you want high-end sound quality and a solid overall performance, the XM5s are a great choice, even with a few minor flaws.”
On the other hand, a less satisfied customer remarked, “For the price paid the build truly leaves much to be desired. The audio is no doubt top level, and playing with the equaliser tuned it to a very nice, crisp sound for me. Mute to talk works well, gestures work okay. You have to keep swiping up for volume up on the earcup.”
“They felt robust enough, but weren’t particularly comfortable for a larger head. It does feel like a single drop could end up breaking one of the sliders, so would treat with utmost care. Noise cancelling with music playing is good. However, if you’re looking for true noise cancelling to cancel out ambient sound completely, it doesn’t do it. I decided to return and upgrade my AirPods Pros instead. I would have kept these if they wowed me more, couldn’t justify the price point.”
You can pick up the Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones on Amazon. For bargains on the market, Sony WF-C700N are for grabs at Argos for £69.99, offering some noise-cancelling functionality to block out unwanted sounds. You can also find the Soundcore Space One with noise-cancelling features priced at Amazon for £64.99.