Sony is participating in this year’s wave of Labor Day tech discounts, featuring one of the standout offers of the season: the last-generation WH-1000XM5 headphones. These highly acclaimed over-ear headphones, known for their exceptional sound quality and industry-leading active noise cancellation, are now available for just $198 at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Originally priced at $399.99 and typically hovering around $250, this $50 reduction matches the lowest price seen during Prime Day 2026. The best part? This incredible deal is available to everyone, requiring no Prime membership to claim.
Although the WH-1000XM5 launched in 2022, they remain an exceptional choice for audio enthusiasts in 2026. While the newer XM6 model from 2025 introduced marginal upgrades to sound and noise cancellation—along with a return to the compact folding design seen in earlier generations—the XM5 continues to represent an outstanding value. Even with rumors of Sony potentially reintroducing the XM4 at a more approachable price point (its original launch price was $349.99), it is unlikely to compete with the current affordability of the XM5. For a deeper dive, check out our full review.
