Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones just dropped to Dhs 999

Heads up if you've been eyeing Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones — they just dropped to Dhs 999 at Jumbo Electronics, down from their usual Dhs 1,499. This is genuinely a good deal, not just a minor discount. These are pretty much the gold standard for noise-cancelling headphones, and it's rare to see them dip below a thousand dirhams.

For context, these headphones usually float around the Dhs 1,200 to Dhs 1,400 mark on Amazon.ae or Noon, so this price is solid. If you work from a noisy cafe, have a loud commute, or just need to create your own bubble of silence to focus, these are the ones to get. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is top-tier and does an almost scary-good job of muting the world around you.

You don't need the full spec sheet, just the important stuff:

• Industry-leading noise cancellation: Seriously, it's the main reason to buy these. It tunes out everything from office chatter to airplane engines.
• All-day comfort and battery: They're super lightweight and comfortable for hours, and you get about 30 hours of listening time with the noise-cancelling on.
• Clear call quality: They use multiple mics to make sure your voice comes through clearly on calls, even if you're in a windy spot.

This is the current flagship model, not an old version being cleared out. The only thing to be aware of is that deals this good on popular tech don't tend to stick around for long, so stock could become an issue. It’s a straightforward discount on a great product.

So, the verdict? If you've been putting off buying premium noise-cancelling headphones because of the price, this is a great time to grab them. It's a solid deal without any real compromises.

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