Back to school means a new backpack, a new schedule, and probably a new pair of headphones after last semester’s finally gave out.
Sony’s Back to School sale is discounting a big chunk of its audio and gaming lineup, from noise-canceling headphones to portable speakers to Inzone gaming gear, with savings up to $200 — deals are valid through Sept. 7.
Whether you need something to drown out your noisy dorm, a speaker for the room, or a headset for late-night gaming between study sessions, there’s a deal worth grabbing here.
Best speaker deal
$189.99
at Sony
$349.99
Save $160
Why we like it
The ULT Field 5‘s biggest selling point is bass you can actually feel — the dedicated ULT button kicks in extra boost modes that turn any room into a party, no aux cord required. It’s IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so it can handle a backyard hangout or a dorm party, and the shoulder strap makes it easy to grab and bring wherever you’re headed.
Battery life stands out, too — 25 hours per charge easily outlasts a party, and a 10-minute quick charge adds 2 more hours if you forgot to plug it in overnight.
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Best earbuds deal
$298
at Sony
$329.99
Save $31.99
Why we like it
Sony’s WF-1000XM6 earbuds get their noise cancellation from the new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3e, which is three times faster than the chip in the previous XM5 model, and the Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts in real time depending on your environment. Sound quality holds up too, with Hi-Res Audio via LDAC and studio-level tuning co-developed with mastering engineers, according to Sony.
They’re also built for actual daily use: an IPX4 rating handles sweat and splashes, up to 24 hours of battery life means fewer mid-day charging scrambles, and dual beamforming mics with AI noise reduction keep calls clear even on a busy campus.
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Best headphones deal
$398
at Amazon
$459.99
Save $61.99
Why we like it
The WH-1000XM6 runs on a new chip, the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which Sony says is seven times faster than the one in the older XM5 model, and it uses that speed across 12 microphones to block out background noise as it happens.
Calls hold up well thanks to a six-mic system that picks out your voice and cuts background noise, even in loud places like a train platform or a busy street.
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Since you might be wearing these for hours, comfort matters: The headband is wide and soft, made of synthetic leather, and the headphones fold down into a compact case for travel. Battery life is rated at up to 30 hours, and if you’re in a rush, a three-minute charge gets you about three hours of playback.
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Best gaming gear deal
$749.99
at Sony
$949.99
Save $200
Why we like it
The M9 II is a 4K 160Hz monitor with Full Array Local Dimming and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, so contrast and color hold up whether you’re gaming or just working on a spreadsheet between classes.
A 1 millisecond response time and backlight scanning keep motion blur down during fast-paced games, and it’s built to pair with a PS5 as much as a gaming PC. The low-profile stand also means it won’t eat up your whole desk, which matters if you’re working with a dorm-sized setup.
