Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price
Labor Day deals are here, though some hot gadgets are getting more expensive in September.
by Cameron Faulkner
Aug 31, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC
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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.
Sony is one of many companies offering Labor Day discounts on tech products, though its week-long sale on the last-gen WH-1000XM5 is one of the most attractive deals I found upon logging in this morning. The comfy over-ear headphones offer some of the best sound quality and active noise cancelling, and are down to $198 at Amazon and Best Buy. Originally $399.99, they typically sell for around $250, and this $50 price drop brings them back down their Prime Day 2026 price we saw in late June. However, this time you don’t need a...
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