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The Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Our top-rated Sony headphones are almost half price this Prime Day
Sony launched the WH-1000XM6 back in May, which means the previous generation of our favourite noise-cancelling headphones are going cheap in the Prime Day sale – that's right, the excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 have been slashed by a massive £160. Prime Day is serving up some great tech deals on everything from TVs to laptops, but if you're in the market for a new pair of premium headphones, this is the one you really need to know about. Released last year, the WH-1000XM5 just dropped to their lowest-ever price in the sale. The flagship cans from Sony usually retail at £379, but Amazon has slashed the price by a massive 42 per cent, bringing them down to just £219. We're huge fans of these headphones, so if you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in some seriously good noise-cancellers, this is it. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones held the top spot in our round-up of the best wireless headphones until they were replaced by the newest edition, and for good reason. The noise-cancellation is best-in-class, effectively silencing the outside world whether you're on a noisy commute or trying to focus in a busy office. They're also lightweight and comfortable, making them perfect for long listening sessions. Most importantly, they sound superb. In our full review, our tester said: 'Whether it's orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop tracks, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and gumption.' Smart features like automatically pausing your music when you start talking add to the seamless experience. At this new low price of £219, you're getting flagship performance and five-star quality for a mid-range cost.
The Verge
7 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Sony's best noise-canceling headphones are up to 45 percent off
Every model in Sony's WH-1000XM lineup has consistently ranked among the best headphones you can buy, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day, several of the latest entries are on sale. Right now, for instance, the brand-new WH-1000XM6 are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony for around $428 ($22 off), which is the first cash discount we've seen. If that's too pricey, you can also pick up the XM5 at Amazon starting at $248 ($150 off), which remains their best price to date. Unsurprisingly, the XM6 are the best noise-canceling headphones the company has ever made. The updated drivers deliver outstanding sound quality and clearer vocals than Sony's last-gen model, while a new noise-cancellation chip renders them even more adept at blocking out ambient noise. Design-wise, they're also more comfortable, with a wider headband that reduces pressure during marathon listening sessions. Plus, in a welcome return to form, Sony reintroduced the foldable design that frequent travelers had missed with the XM5. If you're not ready to spring for the latest model, the last-gen XM5 are nearly half the price and can still hold their own. Although they can't match the XM6 in every category, they still offer a more comfortable fit, cleaner sound, and slightly better ANC than their predecessor, the XM4. They also sport excellent mics, making them a great option if you frequently take calls while using your headphones. They're a strong all-around pick, though their inability to collapse makes them a little less travel-friendly than the newer XM6 and older XM4. Last but not least, there's the WH-1000XM4, the budget option of the trio. Despite being the oldest model, they still boast terrific noise cancellation, solid sound, and multipoint Bluetooth support, so you can connect to two devices at once. They also offer the same impressive 30-hour battery life found on newer models and, unlike the XM5, fold down in a pinch. The biggest drawback is call quality, as the mics aren't as sharp as those found on the newer models. That being said, they're currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $193, which is more $160 off the original MSRP. No matter which model you go with, though, Sony's WH-1000XM headphones remain some of the best options available — and with these Prime Day discounts, now is a great time to upgrade. Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox weekly.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Our top-rated headphones are almost half price this Prime Day
Sony launched the WH-1000XM6 back in May, which means the previous generation of our favourite noise-cancelling headphones are going cheap in the Prime Day sale – the excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 have been slashed by a massive £160. Prime Day is serving up some great tech deals on everything from TVs to laptops, but if you're in the market for a new pair of premium headphones, this is the one you really need to know about. Released last year, the WH-1000XM5 just dropped to their lowest-ever price in the sale. The flagship cans from Sony usually retail at £379, but Amazon has slashed the price by a massive 42 per cent, bringing them down to just £219. We're huge fans of these headphones, so if you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in some seriously good noise-cancellers, this is it. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones held the top spot in our round-up of the best wireless headphones until they were replaced by the newest edition, and for good reason. The noise-cancellation is best-in-class, effectively silencing the outside world whether you're on a noisy commute or trying to focus in a busy office. They're also lightweight and comfortable, making them perfect for long listening sessions. Most importantly, they sound superb. In our full review, our tester said: 'Whether it's orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop tracks, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and gumption.' Smart features like automatically pausing your music when you start talking add to the seamless experience. At this new low price of £219, you're getting flagship performance and five-star quality for a mid-range cost.
Phone Arena
15-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Amazon is already selling the brand-new Sony WH-1000XM6 alongside a nice little gift
Are the Sony WH-1000XM6 the absolute best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy in 2025? If you ask their manufacturers, most definitely. If you ask owners of the older and exceptionally well-reviewed WH-1000XM5 and even WH-1000XM4, there's clearly a good chance you'll assume the same thing. If you ask me, they're probably your safest bet if you're interested in high-quality audio and world-class active noise cancellation and don't care how much money you need to spend in order to get that. Normally priced at an unquestionably extravagant $449.99 and released just a few weeks ago, the WH-1000XM6 are available at the time of this writing for a couple of bucks less than that... with a $30 Amazon gift card included. Over-Ear Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation, QN3 Processor with 12 Microphones for Superior Sound Quality, Auto Ambient Sound Mode, Spatial Audio Upmix, 30mm Neodymium Driver Unit, Six-Microphone AI-Based Beamforming System with Intelligent Noise Reduction Technology for Crystal Clear Calls, Foldable Design, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Bluetooth 5.3, Three Color Options, Compact Carrying Case Included, With $30 Amazon Gift Card Buy at Amazon That means that you're looking at saving $31.99 if you hurry, which is obviously not a lot of dough, but still pretty nice for what was already a very enticing product. This cool Amazon deal has apparently flown under our radar since its June 6 launch, being scheduled to run until June 23. That essentially gives you another full week to decide if it's smarter to purchase Sony's latest wireless audio crown jewel or something like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at a slightly lower price... with no freebie bundled in. The WH-1000XM6 promise to deliver better battery life (30 hours between charges compared to just 24 for the newest Bose flagship), as well as a virtually unrivaled 12-microphone system that handles noise cancellation in conjunction with a cutting-edge new Sony QN3 processor. Another six mics with AI-based beamforming technology are in charge of keeping your calls crisp and clear in any and all conditions, while the "unparalleled sound clarity and precision" are aided by super-advanced capabilities and features like LDAC and Auto Ambient Sound Mode. In short, these bad boys seem to do everything better than the competition (at least based on Sony's marketing claims), and if history is any indication, that's almost certainly true.
Phone Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a unique feature, it's a shame that it's bad
Sony Xperia 1 VII Yes, it's amazing that you have true optical zoom. But does it make the photos better? Receive the latest editorials Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy To top it off, competing phone manufacturers have been perfecting software post-processing over the past few years. And the results are, nowadays, pretty good! But no, Sony refused to use software to enhance its photos for quite a while. Which is why it is a bit behind the rest right now. Don't make us pay for tech that isn't there yet One of the major things holding Sony Xperia flagships back is their price. With an asking price of €1,499, the Xperia 1 VII had better be perfect and deliver on every front. Especially on its major selling points. The truth is, I do like the phone. The design, the style, the feel. For a lower price tag, I'd be willing to work with the camera and accept its limitations. But as it is, I can't really recommend it. Yes, the new ultra-wide camera is pretty good, if not very ultra-wide. But the main camera's Auto mode is still severely behind, and that zoom camera is there just for bragging rights, not actual zoom quality. And yes, I know that the price includes a set of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which are honestly really nice. For the small percentage of customers that are in the market for an OK flagship and a high-end headset at the same time. But no, Sony refused to use software to enhance its photos for quite a while. Which is why it is a bit behind the rest right of the major things holding Sony Xperia flagships back is their price. With an asking price of €1,499, the Xperia 1 VII had better be perfect and deliver on every front. Especially on its major selling truth is, I do like the phone. The design, the style, the feel. For a lower price tag, I'd be willing to work with the camera and accept its limitations. But as it is, I can't really recommend it. Yes, the new ultra-wide camera is pretty good, if not very ultra-wide. But the main camera's Auto mode is still severely behind, and that zoom camera is there just for bragging rights, not actual zoom yes, I know that the price includes a set of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which are honestly really nice. For the small percentage of customers that are in the market for an OK flagship and a high-end headset at the same time. The Sony Xperia 1 VII launches today, but the phone has already gone through its review cycle. We have the fullreview here, and while I generally like the phone, there are some places where it just doesn't an absurd thing, but in 2025, Sony phone cameras are just not up to par with the competition. And the reason why this is so contradictory is that most smartphones out there — from the value midrangers to some of our favorite flagships — use Sony sensors to begin even hurts worse that the super-advanced zoom camera just doesn't produce the quality of photos to justify its the Sony Xperia 1 IV, these phones have had actual, true variable zoom inside. Components inside the camera module move around to produce stepless zooming between 3.5x and implied benefit is that you get lossless magnification — instead of using digital crop-in and sharpening to get a quality zoom shot, it should be perfect and pristine as it's not. The reality is that smartphones have small sensors and small lenses. This limits how much light and detail they can capture, and they can't replace the nice, big sensor of a DSLR. Actually, scratch that, Sony — the camera behemoth that has a true zoom telephoto lens — uses smaller sensors than the competing ' camera phones ' nowadays. Which, I'd say, is a misstep in prioritization when it comes to hardware most of these are Sony sensors!
