Sony’s WH-1000 series has long been a favorite among audiophiles, thanks to its unbeatable noise cancellation and crystal-clear sound. The Sony WH-1000XM5 takes it up a notch, keeping the streak alive as a gold standard for wireless headphones.

It's Black Friday day 2 and there are still plenty of tasty headphones deals to get stuck into.

You look at Apple’s over-the-ear headphones and see they are appropriately called the AirPods Max. Samsung has a line of earbuds named the Galaxy Buds, fitting in with the rest of its Galaxy lineup of personal devices.

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.

The WF-C510 earbuds and WH-C520 over-ears are both five-star pairs (the earbuds are also What Hi-Fi? Award winners) and our top pick at their ultra-budget prices, beating similarly affordable rivals we have tested from brands such as JBL, EarFun and Jabra for sound quality.

Cyber Monday has always been the best time to shop for new tech, and this year is no exception. The sweet Cyber Monday bargains  available during the 2024 edition of the mega sales event include tech gear and gadgets across all product categories — from big-screen TVs and laptops to smartphones and tablets to audio gear.

Before Black Friday these headphones cost £299 direct from Amazon, so the bargain isn’t quite as red hot as the £379 RRP might suggest. But it’s still a legit deal good enough to make some folks hit the checkout before these run out. We imagine at at least some of the colours may well do so.

Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are currently discounted by a big 43%, and are now priced at $198—down from their original $348 list price. That's almost half off if you go with this deal on a top-quality set.

We gave top marks to the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones when we reviewed them a few years ago, and today they’re only $200 on Amazon!