These Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are our current What Hi-Fi? Award winners, and while they have now been ousted by the new and pricier XM6, they remain the best-value pair on the market at this more accessible price level. Prime Day is pushing Bose and Sennheiser headphone deals big time, but it's these Sonys we recommend most. Five stars

Sony earned its name on making premium wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, but it also has great offers even for those who are on a budget. While the flagship WH-1000XM6 versions might sell for over $500, Sony’s lineup also offers lower-end headphones that deliver high-quality performance.

XM6 headphones at Amazon for $428 on Prime Day 2025. It's the flagship headphones' first price drop since hitting the market in May.As Mashable's resident headphones tester, I've tried my fair share of headphones,