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You Can Snag a Pair of Refurbished Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones for Just $180

These Sony headphones are popular thanks to their strong active noise canceling and great sound, and now they're 55% off.

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Quality headphones can cost a fortune -- unless you can find a way to save. Going refurbished is one such way, and right now you can put a pair of Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones on your head for just $180. This model has been around for a while now, but they're still among the best ANC headphones on the market.

That price gets you certified refurbished headphones that are a full 55% off the price you'd pay if you went for a brand-new pair. You'll also be able to take advantage of eBay's refurb warranty program, which means that your headphones will be covered for a full two years as well. This price doesn't require any coupons or discount codes and the seller, Secondipity, has a positive review rating, too.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are known for being comfortable and sounding fantastic -- they won a CNET Editors' Choice award when they were released in 2022. Their battery life is rated for up to 32 hours per charge. Sony's active noise-canceling technology is present, and among the best you can get.

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Best-in-class voice call quality is also part of the package so you can use these things for virtual meetings and phone calls, too. You'll even get a carrying case in the box so you can take your headphones with you when you travel or just when you go to the office.

There are always headphone deals to be had if you know where to look. And if these WH-1000XM5 headphones are not your style, take a look at our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones.

Why does this deal matter

Sony's over-ear headphones have built a reputation for top-tier sound and some of the best noise cancellation you will find anywhere. Normally, that level of performance doesn't come cheap -- but because these are refurbished, you're looking at half the usual cost. For anyone who's been holding off on upgrading to a pair of premium headphones, this is the golden chance to buy one before the deal runs out.

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