A 37% discount on Amazon has made Sony’s eight-mic noise cancelers a bargain for under £180.
That buy is the Sony WH-1000XM5 , now £176.40 on Amazon from an RRP of £279, knocking £102.60 off the usual price and dropping £203.60 from £380 these headphones cost when they launched in 2022.
These £380 Sony headphones are now just £176
With eight noise-cancelling microphones and up to 30 hours of playback, the Sony WH-1000XM5 has dropped from £279 to £176.40, a saving of 37%.
For anyone comparing the pairs in our best headphones 2026 guide, £176.40 is a steep price for the over-the-ear noise cancelers that headlined Sony’s range at launch, and this list also includes a collapsible hard case in a travel box.
That case deserves its place on trips where noise cancellation is paramount, with four microphones per earcup that pick up ambient sound and Sony’s Auto NC Optimizer that adjusts the cancellation to your conditions, from a rattling train to a busy coffee shop.
Once the noise fades away, the precision-engineered driver delivers high-frequency detail in every genre. LDAC support then opens up Hi-Res Audio wireless playback from compatible phones, and Sony’s Sound Connect app lets you adjust the EQ to your liking.
That listening lasts up to 30 hours on a single charge, enough to cover a long flight and several days of commuting, and three minutes plugged into the USB-PD adapter adds another three hours when you’re pressed for time.
Those hours stay comfortable, too, with plush cushions and an adjustable headband that stretch the lightweight 250g frame over your head, while Fast Pair and Swift Pair quickly connect the WH-1000XM5 to Android phones and Windows laptops.
Calls sound clear through that same setup, as Precise Voice Pickup and AI-based noise reduction isolate your voice and reduce wind noise, and multi-point support keeps the headset connected to your phone and laptop at the same time.
For commuters and frequent travelers who want powerful noise cancellation, all-day comfort and a travel case in one package, the Sony WH-1000XM5 at £176.40 is a great buy while Amazon’s 37% discount still applies.
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