Black Friday's here! Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are slashed in price – don't miss it

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The Sony WH-1000XM5 are some of the world's best noise-canceling headphones, combining Sony's excellent wireless technology, top sound quality, and supreme comfort.

And as luck would have it, they're now on offer for just $298 (was $399.99) at Amazon in the US, or £249 (was £379) in the UK.

Both offers are without doubt some of the best Black Friday deals I've seen – but hurry! These price cuts may not even last until the big day, because in the US it's a return to the cheapest they've ever been, while in the UK it's just a smidge off (they ever-so-briefly dropped to £239 in January), but still, it's a small £10 difference when you're already saving £130 on the RRP.

Again, in the US this super-saving marks a return to their lowest-ever price (which first popped up on October 8, then disappeared again… until now!) and it's back for Black Friday – a whopping 25% off. And in the UK? It's an even bigger percentage saving, with 34% sliced off the price tag.

Deals in both regions are available for the black, white, gray, or navy finishes – which is all of them.

OK, great deals, but not the exact headphones you wanted this Black Friday? It's OK, I've got a dedicated best Black Friday headphones deals page for you, friend – and if you want earbuds, peruse my best Black Friday earbuds deals too.

Today's best Sony WH-1000XM5 deal, US

Quite simply the best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 headphones were outstanding, the XM3 cans before it were excellent, and it'll come as little surprise to know that Sony's XM5 proposition is also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping 25% off, equalling their lowest-ever price! They don't fold up like the XM4 but, as a quick glance at our Sony WH-100XM5 review proves, there's not much else to pick fault with.

Today's best Sony WH-1000XM5 deal, UK

Simply put, the XM5 are the best Sony's ever done with its flagship headphone technology. The older XM4 headphones were outstanding, the XM3 cans before it were excellent, and it'll come as little surprise to know that Sony's XM5 proposition is also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping 34% off, which is just a tenner off the cheapest they've ever been. They don't fold up like the XM4 but, as a quick glance at our Sony WH-100XM5 review proves, there's not much else to pick fault with.

As we went to great lengths to explain in our five-star review of the Sony WH-1000XM5, you're getting excellent ANC, supreme audio performance, smart ambient features, and an app you'll actually want to use – a lot.

They're quite simply top of the pile in so many ways, and anyone searching for the best headphones their money can buy should consider the Sony WH-1000XM5, especially with this discount.

Yes, the gains over the older model are more marginal this time around, but make no mistake: this May 2022 release set of headphones are still that bit better across the board. They're built on greatness, and they are excellent because of it.

Anything else to note? I've mentioned it above, but just to reiterate: the WH-1000XM5 echo the recent trend for designs that lie flat on the nape of your neck (and within their premium travel case) but cannot fold up into the headband, as the older XM4 did. Also, you're still not getting any water-resistance rating – but that's hardly unusual in the world of over-ear headphones. If those tiny things don't bother you, this is an excellent saving on a class-leading pair of Sony headphones.

Oh, and if you're thinking you love Sony headphones and earbuds (see our pick of the best Sony headphones if you're unsure which is best for you) I've rounded up a few extra Sony headphones deals too – see them below this text.

More of today's Black Friday sales, US

Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99
Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
Target: save on furniture, tech & clothing
Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, furniture & appliances

More of today's Black Friday sales, UK

Amazon: up to 68% off toothbrushes and TVs
AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
Boots: up to 50% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
Currys: early deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
Dyson: up to £150 off
Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
EE: up to £600 off Samsung and Apple
John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing

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Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.