Best headphones deal: Save 38% on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at Amazon

SAVE $151.99: The Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones are on sale at Amazon for $248, down from the normal price of $399.99. That’s a 38% discount and the lowest we’ve ever seen at Amazon.

A good pair of headphones can feel kinda life-changing. Imagine a 10-hour plane journey with noise-cancelling headphones that aren’t uncomfortable after watching just one movie. Problem is, the best headphones tend to come with steep prices. But that’s all remedied thanks to today’s early Black Friday deal at Amazon.

As of Nov. 17, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones are on sale for $248 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $399.99. That works out to a 38% discount, shaving a sweet $151.99 off the price. This deal marks the lowest price we’ve ever seen at Amazon on the Sony XM5 headphones.

The new Sony XM6 headphones are stunning, no doubt, but the older XM5 headphones are still an excellent option, espeically thanks to this new all-time low price. In Mashable’s list of the best Sony headphones, the XM5s earn the top spot as the best former flagship.

“Brand enthusiasts who can’t afford the pricier WH-1000XM6, but still want the extravagant Sony listening experience — you won’t be disappointed. Very few things separate these two models, besides the big price difference,” wrote freelancer Alex Bracetti. Currently, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $429.99 which means the XM5s are nearly $200 cheaper.

Bracetti also wrote, “The WH-1000XM5s retain many series hallmarks, including ANC, battery life, sound, and special features,” so you don’t need to worry about a major drop in quality with this previous model.

One of the only major differences between the XM5 and XM6 models is the lack of ear cups that fold up on the older model. But given the almost $200 price difference, that’s a sacrifice we’re willing to deal with.

Before the chaos of Amazon Black Friday hits this Thursday, snatch up a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones for under $250. This new record-low price is a heck of a deal, especially compared to the price of the new XM6 headphones.