Sony’s WH-1000 series has long been a favorite among audiophiles, thanks to its unbeatable noise cancellation and crystal-clear sound. The Sony WH-1000XM5 takes it up a notch, keeping the streak alive as a gold standard for wireless headphones.

You look at Apple’s over-the-ear headphones and see they are appropriately called the AirPods Max. Samsung has a line of earbuds named the Galaxy Buds, fitting in with the rest of its Galaxy lineup of personal devices.

The WF-C510 earbuds and WH-C520 over-ears are both five-star pairs (the earbuds are also What Hi-Fi? Award winners) and our top pick at their ultra-budget prices, beating similarly affordable rivals we have tested from brands such as JBL, EarFun and Jabra for sound quality.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are some of the world's best noise-canceling headphones, combining Sony's excellent wireless technology, top sound quality, and supreme comfort. And as luck would have it, they're now on offer for just $298 (was $399.99) at Amazon in the US, or £249 (was £379) in the UK.

Sony is always near the top of the pile for headphone makers. Sony cans are always highly rated; from the top-of-the-line WH-1000XM5 and their matching high price tag to affordable models, you can rely on Sony to offer good sound.

Before Black Friday these headphones cost £299 direct from Amazon, so the bargain isn’t quite as red hot as the £379 RRP might suggest. But it’s still a legit deal good enough to make some folks hit the checkout before these run out. We imagine at at least some of the colours may well do so.

If you're after a Bluetooth speaker instead, the cute little XB100 can be yours for just $38 in the US (was $59.99) or £34 (was £55) but really, that's just a taster of the deal's Sony is running across Amazon and other retailers

The excellent sound quality and ANC come at a cost, though, with Sony's flagship earbuds costing $300. Thankfully, this Black Friday, you can get the Sony WF-1000XM5 at a much more reasonable price of $228 after a hefty 24% discount.