Overview

• Amazon lists the WH-1000XM5 in black at $274, about 32% off, with other colors around $328.
• The newer WH-1000XM6 is $428 at Amazon, a roughly 5% cut that matches its early Prime Day price.
• Sony’s WH-1000XM4 hits about $198 at Amazon and $199.99 at Best Buy, representing deep markdowns.
• Engadget rated the XM5 at 95/100, citing top-tier noise cancellation and roughly 30-hour battery life.
• Coverage notes the XM6 adds refinements like foldable ear cups, with few differences from the XM5 beyond price, as retailers roll out pre–Labor Day promotions.