If you’re in the market for a pair of noise-canceling headphones with superb audio and comfort, Sony’s WH-1000X series should definitely be on your list. The flagship headphones have been one of the top noise-canceling options on the market for years, and right now you can save big on the latest model: the Sony WH-1000XM5. The XM5 headphones are discounted to $328 at Amazon for Black Friday 2023; you can choose from black, blue, or silver models. Alternatively, you can grab the XM4 headphones–which are still awesome–for $265 (down from $350) in black and $262 in silver.
There’s a lot of great technology packed into these cans, but it’s the noise-canceling features that make them one of the best around. This iteration uses what Sony calls “Auto NC Optimizer” to automatically adjust the noise-canceling function based on your wearing conditions and environment, resulting in excellent audio isolation.
Beyond that, the headset itself has a lightweight design with soft leather, the new Integrated Processor V1 provides a sumptuous range of Bluetooth-powered sound for your music-listening sessions, and its battery life can last up to 30 hours. If you’re in a rush, you can easily grab a few hours of playback from just a few minutes of charging.
