Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones 50% Off at $198

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones are on sale at Amazon Prime Day for $198 — $202 off the $400 list price, a 50% discount. They use eight microphones and dual processors for industry-leading active noise cancellation, deliver up to 30 hours of playback per charge, and support High-Resolution Audio over both wired and LDAC wireless connections.

Noise cancellation is driven by two processors that control four microphones per side, and the Auto NC Optimizer adjusts cancellation in real time based on fit and atmospheric pressure. The 30-hour battery life is on the high end for premium ANC headphones, and a quick 3-minute USB-C charge buys about 3 hours of playback; that quick-charge spec requires a USB-PD-compatible AC adapter.

Sony dropped the WH-1000XM4’s foldable hinges in favor of a smoother, lighter frame, which makes the included case wider than the previous generation’s.

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