The Sony WH-1000XM5 at a Prime discount of over $100 off makes a more affordable alternative to its successor.

Our electronics writer brought the AirPods Max and Sony XM6 everywhere, from his last vacation to his daily commute, to find out which pair of noise-canceling headphones reigns supreme.

The newer WH-1000XM5 naturally bring Sony's premium line further into the future with enhanced features and sensational levels of sonic clarity, but the XM4 oldies are hardly dinosaurs in the headphones world and still have the performance, features and design to remain relevant in it.

Now they've reached their lowest price ever in the Prime Day sales. Right now the Sony WF-C510 are just $38 at Amazon, thanks to a $21 discount. They're so cheap, in fact, that I'm going to buy three pairs — one for me, and two to stuff in a drawer in case of headphone emergencies.

After a three-year hiatus and much anticipation, Sony's latest model impress on almost all fronts. And it's on sale this Amazon Prime Day.

Looking for new audio gear? Gaming and multimedia store Datablitz is offering huge discounts for a limited time when you purchase select Sony items, including wireless headphones. As part of its 7.7 sale,