Amazon Drops Sony WH-1000XM5 to $243 in Big Spring Lightning Deal
The limited-time price undercuts Sony's newer XM6 by more than $200.
Overview
- Amazon is selling the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $243 as a Lightning Deal on the final day of its Big Spring Sale.
- The sale price is about 39% off the $399.99 list price.
- At $243, the previous-generation headphones cost over $200 less than Sony’s $458 XM6 model.
- Mashable, citing price tracker camelcamelcamel, says $243 is a new record-low widely available price, with only a brief February Adorama drop to $204.56 going lower.
- Reviewers still praise the 2022 XM5 for top noise canceling, clear sound, all-day comfort, about 30 hours of battery life, a customizable EQ app, and a speak-to-chat feature.