sony WH-1000XM5 headphones review

WH-1000XM5 from Sony is currently the most superior pair of wireless headphones that can be purchased.

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You should definitely think about them if you need a new pair of headphones or just want to step up from what you already have.

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The WH-1000XM5 is discounted for Prime Day. The headphones cost $348, $50 less than usual.

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The WH-1000XM5 is almost always better than the WH-1000XM4, which was our previous favorite pair of headphones.

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Improved weight distribution and synthetic leather earcups make this model comfier than its predecessors.

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The new 30mm carbon fiber drivers in these headphones give a brassiere sound than the M4 drivers.

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Sony says you can listen for up to 30 hours on a single charge, and that's with ANC turned on.

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M5 headphones is that they usually cost $50 more than the M4 headphones, which usually cost $348. During the Prime Day sale, at least.

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