Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for
reference only in-store item is ID 8143010) has
Sony WH1000XM5/SA Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones (Black w/ Soft Case) on sale for
$149.97 valid for
In-Store Purchase Only. Offer valid at select Costco Locations only.
Thanks to Community Member
Totspurs for sharing this deal.
- Note: You may use the Costco App's Warehouse Tool to check for possible stock in your area, look up Item ID 8143010. Pricing and availability may vary by location.
Top Comments
Great headphones and I paid $300.
They are durable, I have taken these on at least 4 long haul flights a year, use them every other day or so for Zoom meetings, and sometimes use them to watch Netflix or something.
Very lightweight on the head, wired or wireless. They have 8 or so mics on them for great voice quality. ANC is very nice.
As well they support LDAC codec so you get fantastic sound quality. You do need to go in to your device and set it to LDAC, it comes set to the basic SBC so it will work with everything that doesn't support higher-end sound quality. Once you turn it on, you can easily hear the difference.
Of note, Apple products do not support many codecs, just the basic ones so you can take advantage of that, but still highly recommend even without that.
LDAC- is a high-resolution Bluetooth audio codec developed by Sony that transmits approximately three times more data than standard Bluetooth codecs like SBC. It supports audio quality up to 32-bit/96 kHz with a maximum bitrate of 990 kbps, making it a leading choice for Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification on Android devices (native since Android 8.0
Community Reviews
Sony's WH1000XM5 at this Costco price stands out as a lightweight, very comfortable noise cancelling headphone with strong sound, especially after EQ tweaks, and excellent battery life for flights, Zoom calls, and daily use. The Costco SA bundle includes a soft case or cloth bag rather than the hard case sold elsewhere, and the app can help confirm warehouse stock when signage is stale. The main concern is durability, especially the hinge, with repeated reports of breakage and a few workarounds like reinforcement kits. It is a strong value if portability and ANC matter more than ruggedness.
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Did they though? Sounds to me like the horror stories just deterred them.
The hinge is that flimsy that it breaks before the package is open??
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