Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

If you want one gift almost any dad will appreciate, these are it. The WH-1000XM5 deliver some of the best active noise cancellation available, ideal for commutes, flights, the garden shed or simply tuning out the household. Battery life is a generous 30 hours, multipoint Bluetooth lets him switch between phone and laptop without fuss, and the sound is warm and detailed out of the box, with an app for EQ tinkering. Crucially for value, Sony launched the newer WH-1000XM6 in 2025, which has pushed XM5 street prices well below their original £380 RRP, so this is now the sweet spot rather than the absolute newest model. They are discounted further during the festive sales, so it's worth waiting for a deal.