Earlier this year, Sony finally unveiled a new pair of wireless headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM6, succeeding the brilliant Sony WH-1000XM5, which were released in 2022. They instantly became my favourite pair of cans, combining everything I loved about the XM5 with the comfort and foldable design of the XM4 – and I think they’re the best pair of headphones you can buy right now.
The adaptive noise cancellation has been upgraded, and the tuning has been refined for a richer sound. And the design is now sleeker, more compact and more travel-friendly. I’m especially impressed with the broader, more detailed soundstage, which really shines on high-resolution tracks.
The XM6 headphones aren’t cheap, though, retailing for nearly £400, putting them in the same league as Apple’s AirPods Max. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for a deal on them – and thankfully, I’ve found them £50 cheaper for Black Friday. If that’s not enough, you’ll be pleased to hear the older, but still excellent, WH-1000XM5 headphones have also had a price cut, as have the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Keep scrolling for all the details.
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Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones: Was £399, now £299.99, Amazon.co.uk
Sony has just snipped the price of Sony’s flagship wireless headphones by £100 for Black Friday. Launched this summer, the XM6 is my favourite pair of wireless headphones (I gave the XM6 five stars in my review). The Sony WH-1000XM6 cans aren’t just a slight tweak on a winning formula, they might be the best all-around headphones I’ve used so far. They sound better, block out more noise and do it all without messing up the things I already loved about the XM5. This latest iteration genuinely feels new, not just a small redesign.
You can also buy the headphones refurbished for further money off on Back Market. Right now, they’re available in excellent condition for £319 (Backmarket.co.uk), saving you £80.
Sony WH-1000XM5SA wireless headphones: Was £259.99, now £199.99, Amazon.co.uk
If the WH-1000XM6 headphones are still too pricey for your liking, the previous-generation XM5 are still up there as some of my favourite headphones, and you can currently save £60 on the model at Amazon. This version comes with a soft shell case, rather than the hard shell, which is the reason for the "SA” on the end of the model number, but they’re still the exact same XM5s headphones apart from that. The sound quality more than holds its own. Whether you’re listening to orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop playlist, the XM5s sound fantastic – warm, detailed and incredibly well balanced, as I noted in my review. The active noise cancellation is also still among the best, handling both low rumbles and high-pitched distractions with ease.
Sony WF-1000XM5: Was £219, now £179, Currys.co.uk
Sony has just slashed the price of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds by £40, too. While it’s not the lowest price I’ve seen on the buds (it’s £10 shy off its all-time low), Currys is offering a great early Black Friday deal on tech critic David Phelan’s favourite wireless earbuds. “What really stands out is the sound quality, with a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mid-range and bass,” he said in his review, adding that Sony’s ANC was exceptional.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Officially speaking, Black Friday 2025 will take place on Friday 28 November 2025 and end on Cyber Monday (1 December). But as any deals aficionado knows, Black Friday no longer lasts a single day, or even a single weekend. It’s now a month-long sales extravaganza, with plenty of discounts to be found across every major retailer throughout November.
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