Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now

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Sony’s earbuds and headphones have long been a favorite among our audio-obsessed editors, and the brand’s flagship noise-canceling WF-1000XM5 earbuds just got a major discount. Typically $300, the XM5 earbuds are 33% off, dropping the price to $200. The deal applies to the black, silver, and smoky pink colorways.

The timeline of Sony’s previous audio releases suggests that a successor to the XM5 headphones and earbuds may be coming soon, which might explain the discount. In the meantime, the XM5 earbuds are a great option thanks to their top-tier ANC performance and audio quality.

Sony’s XM5 earbuds are also impressively compact, thanks to the in-ear shape, making them a great option for taking on the go. The earbuds boast up to 8 hours of battery life and an extra 24 hours with the case, and a quick 3-minute charge can add an extra hour of listening time.

Sony also utilizes its proprietary LDAC codec for high-res audio, improving the audio performance over a wireless connection. Sony claims LDAC transmits as much as three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio for greater detail.

The XM5 earbuds also utilize bone conduction technology for enhanced phone call performance; the sensors detect when the wearer is speaking, isolating vocals from ambient sound and background noise.

We don’t know whether or not this is a flash deal, so it’s a good idea to act fast.