Overview
- Amazon is selling the WH-1000XM5 for $248 in all four colors, with Sony’s site listing $249.99 shipped.
- Deal watchers note this is the lowest price seen at Amazon for the XM5 during the holiday sales push.
- Sony’s WH-1000XM6 launched earlier this year with a roughly $450 list price and remains the costlier option.
- The XM6 adds a new driver, 12-mic noise-canceling array, broader spatial-audio support, and a foldable design for easier travel.
- Reviewers say the discounted XM5 keeps the line’s strengths like strong ANC, 30-hour battery life, and reliable sound, making it the better value for most buyers right now.