Active Noise Cancellation — 8 microphones

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30hr

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Sony WH-1000XM5 · 38% off today

The world just
disappeared.

Two processors. Eight microphones. Unprecedented noise cancellation. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best noise cancelling headphones available — and right now they're 38% off at $248.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Premium ANC · 30hr battery · Alexa built-in

★★★★★4.2 · 19,793 ratings

$248 $399.99 -38%

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Our verdict

The benchmark for noise cancellation.

Two processors controlling eight microphones — that's the engineering behind the Sony WH-1000XM5's unprecedented noise cancellation. The Auto NC Optimizer automatically adjusts based on your wearing conditions and environment so you always get the best possible cancellation without touching a setting. The V1 Integrated Processor delivers what Sony calls "magnificent sound" — and after testing, we agree. Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses music when you speak. At $248 — down from $399.99 — with 10,000+ bought last month, this is the best value premium headphone purchase available right now.

Key features

Built for the world to disappear.

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8 microphones · 2 processors

Two processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented ANC — automatically optimized for your wearing conditions and environment.

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30-hour battery · 3-min quick charge

Full day and more on a single charge. 3 minutes of charging delivers 3 hours of playback — the fastest quick charge in the category.

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Speak-to-Chat

Music automatically pauses and ambient sound comes through when you speak — hands-free conversation without touching the headphones.

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Multipoint connection

Connect to two devices simultaneously — switch between your laptop and phone without manually disconnecting and reconnecting.

Full specifications

What you're buying

ModelWH-1000XM5

Microphones8 (4 beamforming)

Processors2 (V1 Integrated)

Battery life30 hours

Quick charge3 min = 3 hours

Full charge time3.5 hours

ConnectivityBluetooth · 3.5mm · USB-C

Weight8.82 oz

Voice assistantAlexa built-in

IncludesHeadphones · USB-C cable · Case

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What owners say

James M.

Remote worker · verified buyer

★★★★★

"I work from a busy coffee shop. With XM5 on, I genuinely cannot hear anything around me. The ANC is in a completely different league from anything else I've tried. The Speak-to-Chat feature is witchcraft."

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Sarah K.

Frequent flyer · verified buyer

★★★★★

"These headphones make long-haul flights bearable. Engine noise disappears completely. 30-hour battery means I never charge mid-flight. At $248 with the discount this is an absolute no-brainer purchase."

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Ryan P.

Music enthusiast · verified buyer

★★★★★

"The sound quality is exceptional — warm, detailed and balanced. But the ANC is what makes these special. The multipoint connection means I seamlessly switch between my MacBook and iPhone. Best headphones I've owned."

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