Save On Sony’s Noise-Canceling Headphones & Earbuds

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 features Auto NC Optimizer technology that adapts noise cancellation to your environment. It also sports a sleek matte black design with built-in controls on the earcups. The left cup houses physical buttons for noise-cancelling and ambient modes, while the right cup offers touch controls for playback, volume, and calls. The headphones support wireless Bluetooth pairing or wired connections via 3.5mm or USB-C. Battery life is roughly 30 hours with ANC enabled (or 40 hours with ANC off), and it supports fast charging to restore hours of playback time in just a few minutes on the charger. The headphones ship with a soft-shell carrying case and a USB-C cable.

Amazon’s deal knocks the price on the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless ANC Headphones down to just $248 (was $400), and you’ll get a free $30 Amazon Gift card as part of your purchase.

While Amazon’s deal on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones is great, Best Buy has its own exclusive deal on the previous generation model, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. These are very similar to the WH-1000XM5 in form factor, features, and sound quality. While they aren’t quite as powerful as the XM5 model, the XM4 headphones still offer excellent playback quality and noise cancellation. Battery life last up to roughly 30 hours, and the support quick-charge via the included charging cable. They also include handy features like touch playback controls, AI audio upscaling, and multipoint Bluetooth pairing so you can connect them to multiple devices simultaneously.

Thanks to Best Buy’s Black Friday doorbuster deal, you can grab these for just $160 (normally $350), making this the biggest Black Friday discount we’ve seen for Sony’s headphones so far. However, unlike Amazon’s deals, there are no extra bonuses.

If you’d like to check out the newest model in Sony’s WH-1000XM line, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are discounted to $398 (was $460). These offer improved ANC performance, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and a foldable design. The WH-1000XM6 is equipped with a QN3 processor and 12 microphones, further refining its voice capture and noise-cancellation capabilities. Along with the You’ll also get a 60-day Audible subscription with your purchase.

Amazon’s other Black Friday deals for Sony headphones include the Sony Ultra Wear Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones. While they’re not quite on par with the tech in the WH-1000X line, they’re still a solid choice for mid-range active noise cancellation. Note that this is the only Sony headphone deal at Amazon that does not include a bonus gift card or Audible subscription.

If the above headphone models are outside your price range, you might want to check out the budget-friendly WH-CH720N, which are down to $88 (was $171). This is another pair of wireless noice-cancelling headphones, and though they lack some of the premium features of the other models we’ve covered, they also won’t break the bank. You’ll also get a complimentary 60-day Audible subscription along with the discounted price if you grab these at Amazon.

For something more compact, the Sony XM5 Earbuds are on sale for $228 (was $248). These offer the same noise-cancelling features as the XM5, just in a true wireless earbud form factor. The earbuds use Bluetooth wireless connectivity and offer up to 8 hours of battery life, which can be extended to 24 hours with the included charging case. Like the other Sony XM headphone deals at Amazon, the retailer is including a free 60-day Audible subscription with your purchase.