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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Silver)

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Amazon has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Silver) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.
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Features:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation optimized to you
  • Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection
  • Crystal clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection allows you to quickly switch between devices
  • Redesigned collapsible case made for easy storage in a bag
  • WH-1000XM5 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings
  • For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound
  • Instant pause. Instant play

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Amazon has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Silver) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Usually ships within 1 to 4 weeks.
Thanks to Community Member LivelyMeal1652 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation optimized to you
  • Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection
  • Crystal clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection allows you to quickly switch between devices
  • Redesigned collapsible case made for easy storage in a bag
  • WH-1000XM5 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings
  • For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound
  • Instant pause. Instant play

Editor's Notes

Written by Brynn
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $69 lower (19.82% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting at $348 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This item has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 3,500 customer reviews on Amazon
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  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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I have the xm4 and xm5 and i prefer the xm4
The sound isnt any different and the xm4 can fold while the xm5 take up so much damn space in my backpack

The xm4 is what 99% of people would need. In fact on my most recent internation trip i chose to take the xm4 over the xm5

also on a 4 hour flight thr xm5 got uncomfortable while on my 15 hour flight the xm4 didnt

id wait for the xm4 to go on their usual sale to $229 at bestbuy
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I was a long time XM2 user who bought the XM4s a while back for my wife. I found myself using the XM4s quite a bit, so I decided to keep an eye out for a deal on a pair for myself, but then a deal popped up for the XM5s. I pulled the trigger about 4 months ago. A few personal observations:


The overall comfort of the XM5s is a noticeable step above the already amazing XM4s. A big part of that is how light they are. It's pretty crazy how light they are actually. Comfort will be a personal preference, but I give the win pretty easily to the XM5s. My wife agrees as well.

Speaking of how light they are, the XM5s feel like they're more fragile. So far I've had zero problems with them, but I do find myself handling them a little more carefully.

Noise cancellation is slightly better on the XM5s. It's enough to notice, but probably not enough to warrant purchasing them over the XM4s if that's your main criteria. The XM5s do have auto ANC versus selectable ANC on the XM4s. I talk a little bit more about my personal experience with that here. The short version - if you're typically stationary while using these in an environment where the sound doesn't swing wildly - office, plane/train, etc - the XM5s are better. If you're moving around a lot or have big changes in environmental sound - like walking around a city - the XM4s will offer a more consistent ANC experience.

Mic quality is a good bit better on the XM5s. People can definitely hear me more clearly and background noise is cut out more. Still not anywhere close to top of the line though and probably not something worth being the deciding factor.

Folding - No, the XM5s don't fold up, but the ear cups do turn for them to go flat. While the case does has a larger overall footprint, it's not as thick as the case for the XM4s. So depending on how you're carrying them, the XM5s could be a better travel fit. For years I've had to cram my XM2 case into my main travel tech bag, and it was always a pain due to it being just a little too thick. I often found myself clipping them to the outside of the bag. But the XM5 case slides in perfectly. Pros and cons to each, but the XM5 case works even better for my travel setup.

There's a little less storage space with the XM5 case versus the XM4. Less room for cables and adaptors you might want to carry with.

I have the black XM5s. They're a fingerprint magnet. Smudges everywhere. I'd imagine that's less of an issue with these, but it's definitely less of an issue with the XM4s.

The XM5s do not come with the old dual plug airline adapter for plugging the headphones in. Less of an issue as most modern planes don't use this plug, but something to keep in mind.

Charging - The XM5s charge faster, but I don't find this to be a huge plus given the tremendous battery life they both have.



I'm extremely happy with the XM5s, and if I had to make the choice all over again, they're still the ones I'd pick up. But you can't go wrong with the XM4s if the features fit your needs better or if the price is right. Either one would be a great pickup.
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A great question. Depends on how you're using them.

A little background: The XM5s have auto noise cancellation where the headphones adjust the ANC level based on the environment. Previous versions allow you to select the ANC level you want. Overall, XM5s are capable of better ANC than previous versions, but depending on the scenario, you may not end up with better ANC in the moment.

I'd look at it from two basic perspectives. The first is my use case: if you're fairly stationary while using them and not constantly walking around or in places where the noise level swings wildly - at a desk, in an office, sitting on a plane/train, etc - the XM5s are fantastic. I prefer them over the XM4s in these types of situations. The second use case is if you're moving a lot in places where the environment changes - such as walking around a city - the XM5s have a tough time keeping up. The headphones may also move slightly as you move, causing the seal around your ears to change slightly, and that impacts the auto ANC as well. If this is your main use case, you'll appreciate the static nature of the ANC on the previous versions.

Sony has improved the auto ANC with firmware updates. That said, I would like to have the choice to set the ANC myself alongside using the auto ANC. Sony has been inconsistent on whether they'll add this in the future or not.

So in summary, I like the ANC on the XM5s better than on previous versions. I haven't had any problems with the auto nature of it for how I use them. But there's certainly a case to be made for the XM4s depending on the situations you'll regularly be using them in.
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Dec 28, 2022 2:03 PM
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bettercallsalDec 28, 2022 2:03 PM
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I've heard people say that due to the "dynamic" noise canceling, it lags behind the older models. Can anyone confirm? My XM3s are still going strong but my friend has XM5s and said my XM3 had better noise cancelling after trying them on
Dec 28, 2022 2:19 PM
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-HAZE-Dec 28, 2022 2:19 PM
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In for one. Been wanting these for a while. Got an Amazon GC for Xmas so perfect timing for me.
Dec 28, 2022 2:25 PM
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reqUser098Dec 28, 2022 2:25 PM
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Quote from dealhopper2 View quoted comment :
Have the XM4's already.. Do these XM5's give me anything that the 4's dont, or are they largely similar ?
better micphone for phone calls
Dec 28, 2022 2:27 PM
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Quote from branson View quoted comment :
Anyone know how these compare to the Bose NC700?
i have both, i think they are equally good.
Dec 28, 2022 2:31 PM
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Quote from bettercallsal View quoted comment :
I've heard people say that due to the "dynamic" noise canceling, it lags behind the older models. Can anyone confirm? My XM3s are still going strong but my friend has XM5s and said my XM3 had better noise cancelling after trying them on
A great question. Depends on how you're using them.

A little background: The XM5s have auto noise cancellation where the headphones adjust the ANC level based on the environment. Previous versions allow you to select the ANC level you want. Overall, XM5s are capable of better ANC than previous versions, but depending on the scenario, you may not end up with better ANC in the moment.

I'd look at it from two basic perspectives. The first is my use case: if you're fairly stationary while using them and not constantly walking around or in places where the noise level swings wildly - at a desk, in an office, sitting on a plane/train, etc - the XM5s are fantastic. I prefer them over the XM4s in these types of situations. The second use case is if you're moving a lot in places where the environment changes - such as walking around a city - the XM5s have a tough time keeping up. The headphones may also move slightly as you move, causing the seal around your ears to change slightly, and that impacts the auto ANC as well. If this is your main use case, you'll appreciate the static nature of the ANC on the previous versions.

Sony has improved the auto ANC with firmware updates. That said, I would like to have the choice to set the ANC myself alongside using the auto ANC. Sony has been inconsistent on whether they'll add this in the future or not.

So in summary, I like the ANC on the XM5s better than on previous versions. I haven't had any problems with the auto nature of it for how I use them. But there's certainly a case to be made for the XM4s depending on the situations you'll regularly be using them in.
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Dec 28, 2022 2:37 PM
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liejianDec 28, 2022 2:37 PM
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Great deal. Really wanted these and did a lot of research. The size of the case was a deal breaker for me since I travel a lot. Use them predominantly for work calls in cafes. Ended up with older Bose 700 UC which I really like. The USB connection is a game changer for the bose. No need to connect via bluetooth to my laptop.
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Got best buy to price match via chat no issues. Arrives in two days.

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Dec 28, 2022 3:08 PM
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dearmas54Dec 28, 2022 3:08 PM
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If you have access to the Navy Exchange online, the XM5 in white are $269 no tax and the Bose 45s in white are $219 no tax.

https://www.mynavyexchange.com/so...s/14348890

https://www.mynavyexchange.com/bo...5/14081106
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Dec 28, 2022 4:07 PM
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CarlyleCDec 28, 2022 4:07 PM
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Quote from bsweetness View quoted comment :
I was a long time XM2 user who bought the XM4s a while back for my wife. I found myself using the XM4s quite a bit, so I decided to keep an eye out for a deal on a pair for myself, but then a deal popped up for the XM5s. I pulled the trigger about 4 months ago. A few personal observations:
  • The overall comfort of the XM5s is a noticeable step above the already amazing XM4s. A big part of that is how light they are. It's pretty crazy how light they are actually. Comfort will be a personal preference, but I give the win pretty easily to the XM5s. My wife agrees as well.
  • Speaking of how light they are, the XM5s feel like they're more fragile. So far I've had zero problems with them, but I do find myself handling them a little more carefully.
  • Noise cancellation is slightly better on the XM5s. It's enough to notice, but probably not enough to warrant purchasing them over the XM4s if that's your main criteria. The XM5s do have auto ANC versus selectable ANC on the XM4s. I talk a little bit more about my personal experience with that here. The short version - if you're typically stationary while using these in an environment where the sound doesn't swing wildly - office, plane/train, etc - the XM5s are better. If you're moving around a lot or have big changes in environmental sound - like walking around a city - the XM4s will offer a more consistent ANC experience.
  • Mic quality is a good bit better on the XM5s. People can definitely hear me more clearly and background noise is cut out more. Still not anywhere close to top of the line though and probably not something worth being the deciding factor.
  • Folding - No, the XM5s don't fold up, but the ear cups do turn for them to go flat. While the case does has a larger overall footprint, it's not as thick as the case for the XM4s. So depending on how you're carrying them, the XM5s could be a better travel fit. For years I've had to cram my XM2 case into my main travel tech bag, and it was always a pain due to it being just a little too thick. I often found myself clipping them to the outside of the bag. But the XM5 case slides in perfectly. Pros and cons to each, but the XM5 case works even better for my travel setup.
  • There's a little less storage space with the XM5 case versus the XM4. Less room for cables and adaptors you might want to carry with.
  • I have the black XM5s. They're a fingerprint magnet. Smudges everywhere. I'd imagine that's less of an issue with these, but it's definitely less of an issue with the XM4s.
  • The XM5s do not come with the old dual plug airline adapter for plugging the headphones in. Less of an issue as most modern planes don't use this plug, but something to keep in mind.
  • Charging - The XM5s charge faster, but I don't find this to be a huge plus given the tremendous battery life they both have.

I'm extremely happy with the XM5s, and if I had to make the choice all over again, they're still the ones I'd pick up. But you can't go wrong with the XM4s if the features fit your needs better or if the price is right. Either one would be a great pickup.
Thanks for the in depth.

I'm curious on your comment on the mic not being anywhere close to top of line - if primary goal for me is audio conferencing, what mic would you consider top of line? Product type focus would be headphones that I can dual propose for entertainment (no boom mic)
Dec 28, 2022 4:36 PM
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catchsanjuDec 28, 2022 4:36 PM
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Quote from foobar42 View quoted comment :
Been waiting for a deal on XM5. I had XM3 for a few years, they are great. Looking forward to being able to use multiple devices with XM5. The only downside about them (for me at least) is that they don't fold up as small as XM3.
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Dec 28, 2022 4:41 PM
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ftee123Dec 28, 2022 4:41 PM
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$300 for a headphone, damn
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digasonDec 28, 2022 4:58 PM
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Quote from reqUser098 View quoted comment :
i have both, i think they are equally good.
Which one is more comfortable to wear for 4-6 hours at a time?
Dec 28, 2022 4:59 PM
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NeoCalSaintDec 28, 2022 4:59 PM
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Quote from ftee123 View quoted comment :
$300 for a headphone, damn
You are going to be on the naughty list for the many audiophiles here Peace
Even otherwise also, noticed many times, you get what you pay for!
Dec 28, 2022 5:07 PM
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MellowMustang3205Dec 28, 2022 5:07 PM
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So I have the original AirPod Pros and they just don't do enough noise canceling for me and never have. None of the tips for the ears create a good enough seal, I suppose.

I'd like to have something with noise canceling for the office and on flights.

Pondering pulling the trigger on these.

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Quote from Candurin View quoted comment :
I'm still using my XM3's (used them on 200+ hours of flight time this year). Curious to know how the 4 or 5's compare to the 3.
I just upgraded from the XM3s to the 5s. Only had them a few days but so far I prefer the feel of the earcups on the 3s. Noise cancelling seems better on the 5s. I have a large head for what it's worth.
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