Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Hit Lowest Price Point
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Labor Day discounts bring the over-ear headphones down to $198 at major retailers.
Sony's WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones have returned to their lowest price point as part of Labor Day promotions, according to reporting from The Verge. The headphones are currently available for $198 at Best Buy and Amazon, marking a 51% discount from the original $399.99 price.
While the XM5s typically retail for approximately $250, this $50 price drop matches the pricing seen during Prime Day 2026 in late June. The Verge notes that unlike the previous June sale, a Prime subscription is not required to secure the $198 price.
Although Sony released the newer XM6 in 2025—which introduced a compact folding design and marginal improvements to noise cancellation and sound—The Verge reports that the 2022-model XM5s remain a strong value due to their active noise cancelling and sound quality. This comes amid rumors that Sony may reintroduce the 2020-model XM4 headphones, which originally launched at $349.99, though it is unlikely they will be as affordable as the current XM5 offer.