Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds hit record low price of £175 this Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday has arrived, and if you’re on the hunt for top tech deals for yourself or a family member, these Apple AirPod competitors could be among the best available. , down from £259.

Despite their less-than-catchy name, capable of rivalling Apple’s offerings. According to CamelCamelCamel, this is the lowest price they’ve ever been, making them an ideal pre-Christmas treat for yourself.

and market-leading noise cancellation, courtesy of Sony’s new Dynamic Driver X, ensuring richer vocals and enhanced detail. You can also enjoy Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Extreme, and other premium technologies.

, with an additional 16 hours stored in the case, providing a full 24 hours of listening every time you leave home. A quick 3-minute charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playtime.

The shape and comfort have also been improved thanks to a new glossy texture for a more luxurious feel. With an ergonomic design, these earbuds fit comfortably while blocking out external sounds.

are made from an exclusive material that improves fitting and increases comfort due to a newly designed shape.

Shoppers have praised the acoustic performance of the product, with one reviewer saying: “The sound quality is terrific. A decently wide soundstage with good placement of all elements. Everything sounds crystal clear with no unwanted distortion.

“The bass is tight, impactful and has a satisfying thump. The mids are excellent, vocals from both sexes sound terrific as do guitars and keyboards/synthesisers. Treble is well extended with little to no sibilance. Wonderful sound all round basically.”

Yet, some users have voiced concerns over the fit, with one recent shopper saying: “I really really liked these Sony earbuds, the connectivity is fantastic, multipoint is fantastic too, touch controls are really really good, and the ANC is amazing. However, they were quite uncomfortable in my ear, falling out of my ear when I spoke”.

For those looking to save a few quid, are available at Argos for £89.99, complete with noise-cancelling capabilities to block out any pesky background din.