Overview
- Amazon lowered the WH-1000XM5 to about $198 on Monday, Aug. 31, which is roughly a 50% discount and matches the lowest price seen so far this sales season.
- Target listed the WH-1000XM6 at $399.99 on Aug. 31 and Target Circle Card holders can take an additional 5% off eligible purchases.
- Sony says the XM6 uses its HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 and a 12-microphone array to continuously optimize noise cancellation, and the headphones support LDAC, DSEE Extreme, up to 30 hours of battery life, and a quick 3-minute charge for about three hours of listening.
- Reviewers note the XM6 delivers noticeably stronger noise cancellation than the XM5 while the XM5 still offers very good cancellation and similar battery life, making it a strong value pick at the reduced price.
- These are time-limited offers that can sell out, so buyers should weigh whether they want the XM6’s upgraded noise control and call tech or the XM5’s steep savings before inventory or prices change.