The Sony XM4 are still the headphones to beat – and I'm recommending them again at this incredible low price on Amazon

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Here I am again, writing about yet another deal on the Sony WH1000-XM4s. I've lost track of the number of times I've highlighted an offer on these headphones in the five years since launch, but I'm always going to give them a shoutout when they remain some of the best headphones available to buy. So, don't miss this chance to get the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones at Amazon for $198 (was $348).

Why are they still a top recommended pick from both myself as a deals hunter and our team of audio experts? Well, it's the combination of fantastic sound quality, industry-leading noise-cancellation and impressive overall design, matched with some terrific value for money at this discounted price.

The newer XM5 and XM6 models are now available, but these are considerably more expensive for relatively minor upgrades considering the cost. That's why the older XM4 remain such a great buy and some of the best noise-cancelling headphones – especially when they are reduced to this price.

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Sony WH-1000MX4 Wireless Headphones
Sony WH-1000MX4 Wireless Headphones: was $348 now $198 at Amazon

The Sony WH-1000MX4 are older now but they are still some of the best over-ear headphones ever. These wireless Sony cans package together top-notch audio, excellent comfort, and effective noise cancellation all at a reasonable price point that's at least $100 less than the newer Sony XM5 that are only a minor upgrade. We still rate these as the best headphones for most people, exactly because you can find them at a price like this when they are on sale.

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In our Sony WH-1000XM4 review, we originally gave the headphones a much coveted five stars. And, even though it's been updated several times over the years as new models and options from other brands have been released, that high score has still stuck around.

We said they “deliver excellent noise-cancellation and surprising sound quality all in a lightweight, comfortable design”, and there’s not much more you could want from a pair of premium over-ear headphones.

As you'd expect, they deliver unbeatable sound quality, design, and value. We also prefer the slightly sturdier build of the WH-1000XM4 compared to the WH-1000XM5, while the folding design means they are easier to carry around compared to the newer XM5.

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James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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