I'm a headphones expert and these Cyber Monday deals from Sony are a no-brainer

By Andy Madden
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Super savings on some fantastic five-star headphones

Sony headphones arranged in a row
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Sony's current knack for creating appealing over-ear headphones and wireless earbuds has resulted in some sensational pairs. The five-star WH-1000XM5 over-ears, WF-1000XM5 in-ears and Product of the Year WF-C700N wireless earbuds are just three models that currently boss the market at their respective price points. 

And the good news is that all of these models (and a few more) are discounted in the Cyber Monday sales. I've heard virtually all of them over the course of the year and they're brilliant all-rounders and easy to recommend.

With that in mind, I've listed them all below with their Cyber Monday prices. What better way to start the week than with a big saving on a pair of five-star headphones?

Best Cyber Monday Sony headphones deals

Sony WH-1000XM5was £379 now £279 at Amazon (save £100) The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a £65 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value. In terms of over-ears, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are your best bet. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner

Sony WH-1000XM5 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WH-1000XM5-Cancelling-Wireless-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB0BXM22X99%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £379 now £279 at Amazon (save £100)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a £65 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value. In terms of over-ears, the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WH-1000XM5 are your best bet.
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Sony WF-C700N <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0BXM3ZFKC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £100 now £75 at Amazon (save £25)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700n" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259now £219 at Amazon (save £40) Sony's exemplary WF-1000XM5 sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner

Sony WF-1000XM5 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WF-1000XM5-Cancelling-Headphones-Microphone-Silver%2Fdp%2FB0C4TJXPNJ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £259 now £219 at Amazon (save £40)
Sony's exemplary <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">WF-1000XM5 sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome.
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Sony WF-C500was 90now£44 at Amazon (save £46) The best wireless budget earbuds out there, period. The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange or mint. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air above but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the WF-C700 (above). What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner

Sony WF-C500 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB09FKGJ1CB%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £90 now £44 at Amazon (save £46)
The best wireless budget earbuds out there, period. <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c500" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange or mint. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air above but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the WF-C700 (above).
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Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £34 at Amazon (save £25) One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. They're inexpensive, but the WH-CH520 feel like they should cost a lot more. Five stars

Sony WH-CH520 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0BTJD6LCL%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B0BTJD6LCL1695831960000%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £60 now £34 at Amazon (save £25)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. They're inexpensive, but the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch520" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">WH-CH520 feel like they should cost a lot more.
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Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £78 at Amazon (save £21) For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done.&nbsp; What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner

Sony WH-CH720N <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WH-CH720N-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB0BTDX26B2%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £99 now £78 at Amazon (save £21)
For a very reasonable price, the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch720n" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done. 
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Sony WH-1000XM4 was 350 now £198 at Amazon (save £152) These premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver on all fronts. As we said in our review, they're detailed, dynamic and have a natural knack for timing. Nothing really lets them down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great at this knockdown price. Still a really strong pick if you can't be tempted by the newer WH-1000XM5. Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM4 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WH-1000XM4-Cancelling-Wireless-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB08C7KG5LP%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £350 now £198 at Amazon (save £152)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863FR3S9?tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">
These premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver on all fronts. As we said in <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm4" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">our review, they're detailed, dynamic and have a natural knack for timing. Nothing really lets them down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great at this knockdown price. Still a really strong pick if you can't be tempted by the newer WH-1000XM5.
Five stars

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Andy Madden
Andy Madden

Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.

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