These special edition Sony WH-1000XM5 have plunged in price at Amazon

Sony's WH-1000XM5s are now technically an old model, as the shiny new XM6s exist. That's had the knock-on effect of making the XM5s much cheaper than when they first came out - at £200 from Amazon, they're at their lowest price in a while and 23% off their previous list price. The special edition refers to the fact they come with a soft case rather than a hard one, making them easir to travel with.

Sony WH-1000XM5SA Special Edition headphones Now £199.99 (was £259.00) See at Amazon UK

The number of noise-cancelling mics inside the XM5s has doubled to eight from four, and the cans' new processor has allowed for clever tech such as noise cancelling that automatically optimises itself based on your surroundings. In addition, Sony has improved the responsiveness of its Wear Detection feature that automatically stops and starts audio when you take the headphones on and off, while codec support now includes dual-device LDAC alongside SBC and AAC over Bluetooth connectivity, and battery life is identical as the XM4s with up to 30 hours of runtime. In addition, the audio with the XM5s is wider, with a more refined low-end and even more detail, making them a highly engaging listen.

There is a drastic redesign against their predecessors, as Sony has attempted to streamline the XM5s in the name of reducing any unwanted wind noise. With this, they carry a more refined look with a sleeker profile. They're also ever-so slightly lighter at 250g, while this has had the unfortunate casualty of reducing their folding ability - they now only fold flat, unlike the XM6s.

The Sony WH-1000XM5s are some seriously excellent noise-cancelling headphones, and this incredible Amazon deal on them is certainly not to be missed.