{
  "id": 16218557,
  "title": "I use these Sony headphones every day, and now they’re 42% off at Best Buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/i-use-these-sony-headphones-every-day-and-now-theyre-42-off-at-best",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:27:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/best-buy-sony-wh-1000xm5-deal-42-percent-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Best Buy is currently offering a significant discount on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, reducing their price to $228 from their original $390. These noise-cancelling headphones are a popular choice for their clear and balanced audio, up to 40 hours of battery life, and powerful active noise cancellation (ANC) that can be customized through the accompanying app. Despite being last-gen, the WH-1000XM5 continues to impress with their comfortable design, suitable for all-day wear, and the ability to seamlessly switch between devices via Bluetooth. The headphones feature eight built-in microphones for crystal-clear call quality and a companion app with an Adaptive Sound Control feature that automatically adjusts ANC/transparency settings according to user preferences. While the WH-1000XM5 lacks the flexible design that allows for easy travel folding, they do include a protective carrying case. The newer Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are expected to hit the market around Black Friday, so the current discount on the XM5 may not be available for long.",
  "summary": "Why wait for Black Friday? The iconic Sony WH-1000XM5 are on sale today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones discounted to $228 at Best Buy",
    "Noise-cancelling headphones offer 40-hour battery life",
    "XM5 headphones expected to be replaced by XM6 around Black Friday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}