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Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony is offering a Labor Day week sale on the WH-1000XM5 headphones, now priced at $198 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $399.99 and typically around $250, with no Prime subscription needed to access the discount.
- The WH-1000XM5, launched in 2022, remains a strong value for sound quality and noise cancellation despite the newer XM6 model's slight improvements and design changes.
- Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are available at their original $449.99 price until August 31, before increasing to $499.99 on September 1, making it a strategic time to buy ahead of upcoming price hikes on hardware and accessories.
- The Matic robot vacuum will see a $250 price increase on September 9, rising from $1,245 to $1,495, with purchases including a year’s supply of replacement bags and an extended six-month return policy.
- Best Buy is discounting various Sonos home theater products ahead of Labor Day, including the Sub Mini, Sub 4, Arc Ultra soundbar, Beam Gen 2, and Era 300 smart speaker, with savings ranging from $100 to $200.
