If you’ve been considering earbuds but hesitated because of their high price, now would be the perfect time to buy a set of earphones. The premium earbuds, which normally cost $300, have been marked down to an all-time low of $230 on Amazon, saving you $70. This deal only applies to black earbuds. The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds were released in the summer of 2023 and are a significant upgrade over the previous model. They boast the best noise cancellation and call quality in Sony’s earbud lineup and come with built-in Alexa support.
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are our top pick this year. More comfortable than WF-1000XM4. It’s 25% smaller and 20% lighter, so it fits much better. The charging case is also more compact than the previous model. In terms of sound quality, it further improves the already impressive 1000X line capabilities. The speakers are slightly louder than previous models, and the Dynamic Driver The Sony WF-1000XM5 scored 87 last year.
The earbuds feature adaptive sound control that automatically adjusts noise-canceling settings to best suit your current environment or activity. Use active noise cancellation when working from home, or switch to transparency mode when you go out for a run. To use this feature, you’ll need to enable location services using Sony’s Headphones Connect app.
The app also allows for other types of customization, such as changing the controls assigned to the earbuds’ touch sensors. Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds also support multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, so you can pair two devices at the same time. There’s a Speak-to-Chat mode that pauses audio when it detects the start of a conversation, and an equalizer in the app that lets you adjust sound settings.
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