Update: As of Dec. 9 both of these deals are still in stock. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are our choice for the top noise-cancelling headphones you can buy right now. That puts them ahead of some truly great options like the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless and Bose 700. Through a combination of superb audio quality and excellent active noise cancellation, the Sony XM5 offers one of the best audio experiences out there. During our testing, we found that the Sony WH-1000XM5 get closer than ever to beating the Bose 700 — our best-ever noise canceller. The audio quality is superb and the 30-hour battery life (with ANC) is excellent. Plus the user experience is one of the best you can find out there; from the touch controls to the ability to tweak the EQ via the Sony Headphones Connect app everything is well thought out and seamlessly integrated. Call quality has also been improved greatly and there’s really nothing to criticize here beyond the slightly bland styling. And while $348 is still far from cheap, it’s the lowest we’ve seen them at so far. But if you want to save a bit of money — or prefer wireless earbuds — don’t miss out on the Sony WF-1000XM4 for $50 off. They currently sit in the top three of our best noise-cancelling earbuds and personally they are the best wireless earbuds I’ve ever owned. I use them everywhere: at home, at the gym, in the office, they’re my everyday earbuds. The sound quality is superb and the noise-cancelling is excellent even in a loud airport. Plus the ambient sound setting makes it easy to walk around with both earbuds in but still hear what’s going on around you. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If for some reason neither of these deals speak to you, make sure to check out our best headphone deals so you can find a pair at a great price. But take it from me — if you want the best headphones this holiday season it’s tough to beat either offering from Sony. Get them now before the price goes back up.
