Hurry! Our favourite Sony earbuds just dropped to their lowest price ever — snag the WF-1000XM5 for just £189

Sony WF-1000XM5 hero shot with earbuds in white charging case
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Of all the buds we've tested, few have come close to the impressive display of the Sony WF-1000XM5. Like the (slightly annoying) honour student they've now become, the XM5 aced every test we threw at them, and then proceeded to stomp all over the competition.

Excellent sound quality? Check. Comfortable fit? Check. Compact, super portable design? Also, check. Most buds excel at one particular thing, but the Sonys manage to impress on all fronts — and now you can get them with a massive £70 off at Amazon.

Sony WF-1000XM5: Was £249 now £189 @ Amazon
Price check: £189 @ John Lewis | £189 @ Richer Sounds

Sony WF-1000XM5: Was £249 now £189 @ Amazon
Packing in some of the best noise cancelling you'll ever hear and some stellar sound quality, the WF-1000XM5 aren't to be missed — particularly at this bargain price.
Price check: £189 @ John Lewis | £189 @ Richer Sounds

One of the best aspects of the XM5s, however, is the battery life. With a grand 8 hours out of the buds themselves, you get more staying power than the AirPods Pro 2 and their 6-hour battery. The case power pack isn't quite as impressive, only upping the battery to 24 hours, but the buds are, really, the bit you want to last so you get fewer interrupted listening sessions.

There is a whole range of silicon and foam ear tips in the box as well, so that you can make sure they fit as securely and comfortably as possible. The noise cancelling is almost the best in class, only losing out slightly to the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds, and matching the AirPods Pro 2.

They also happen to be our pick for the best wireless earbuds that you can buy — and this massive discount just gives you another reason to pick them up.

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Tammy Rogers
Audio Editor

Tammy and her generous collection of headphones have found a new home — Tom's Guide! After a two-and-a-half-year stint as iMore's resident audiophile, Tammy's reviews and buying guide expertise have more focus than ever on Tom's Guide, helping buyers find the audio gear that works best for them. Tammy has worked with some of the most desirable audio brands on the planet in her time writing about headphones, speakers, and more, bringing a consumer focussed approach to critique and buying advice. Away from her desk, you'll probably find her in the countryside writing (extremely bad) poetry, or putting her screenwriting Masters to good use creating screenplays that'll never see the light of day.

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