Sony Black Friday Deals 2024
We did not get any new WF-1000XM6 or WH-1000XM6 models this year, but there are some good deals to be had this year during Black Friday sales for the current models. with some over 50% off.
For anyone wondering if you should avoid the WF-1000XM5 because of possible battery issues, from what I can seen on Reddit, not many people are experiencing any major battery problems like we saw with the WF-1000XM4. The WF-1000XM4 started having problem a little over a year after release, and the WF-1000XM5 is 16 months into its life cycle. So fingers crossed no issue start appearing. I wanted to pick up a pair this year, but the ad revenue from google Adsesne has dropped dramatically this year and has not picked up. The WF-1000XM5 are cheaper this year when compared to last year, especially in Europe.
Amazon US - $228 USD | Amazon US (Swiftronics) - $219 USD | Amazon Canada - $298 CAD
Amazon UK - £157.49 | Amazon De - €185
Yes there are issues with the hinge, but not sure why it is happening. If you take care of them carefully, they should be fine. I really like my pair and they worked fantastic during air travel.
Amazon US - $298 USD | Amazon Canada - $398 CAD | Amazon UK - £226 | Amazon De - €226
New model this year, so not a big discount over the normal pricing, but still some deals to be had.
Amazon US - N/A | Amazon Canada - $248 CAD | Amazon UK - £124 | Amazon De - €141
The WF-C700N is still a good entry level set of NC earbuds. I suspect they might be replaced next year, but that is post for another day. I would still recommend getting these if you want NC but cannot afford the LinkBuds Fit.. Looks like pricing in Europe is a lot better than in North America. Pricing is lower this year versus last year's deals.
Amazon US - $77 USD | Amazon Canada - $118 CAD | Amazon UK - £56 | Amazon De - €52
Still a solid headset even if it is getting a bit long in the tooth. Some amazing prices as well.
Amazon US - $198 USD | Amazon Canada - $278 | Amazon UK - £145 | Amazon De - €158
I just posted up my review today, you can read it here. These are a great pair of entry earbuds, with very good sound quality. Use them daily, really happy with my purchase. Some great deals like in Canada and Germany.
Still no information about any new models, and unfortunate only the US gets a discount. Really want to pick up a unit but not enough saved up.
thanks! will grab something as a gift!
ReplyDeleteHaving WH-XM5 for about 2 years. No hinge issues.
ReplyDeleteAlso having the buds for a year, and no battery issues - firmware on the latest version.
I find that the buds provide a better listening experience. ANC is better on the headphones, but it's not that much big of a deal.
i am still not sure what the cause of the failures is, is the recycled material that is more brittle? the design, with too thin walls/plastic? or user error? Many user posts on reddit claiming, they baby their units with then the hinge breaking. One user posted that you should hold onto the headband when expanding out the earcups as to reduce the stress on the hinge. While this makes sense, it defeats the purpose of the product, as it shouldn't fail by normal use. Puzzling.
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