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Sony’s awesome WF-1000XM4 noise cancelling earbuds are 20% off

Published Oct 16th, 2023 11:11AM EDT
Image: Christian de Looper for BGR

If you’ve ever tried Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless noise cancelling earbuds, you know that they’re among the best earbuds that have ever existed. It’s incredible that Sony managed to pack the best sound quality and the best ANC tech into these compact little earphones. The best comes at a price, though, and Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are very expensive at $280.

Now that the next-generation WF-1000XM5 model has been released by Sony, however, the WF-1000XM4 earbuds have gotten a big price cut. You can pick up a pair today for $224.49, and I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal. Or, if you absolutely have to have the best of the best, the newer Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are in stock for $278.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 have a $50 discount that keeps coming and going, or you can get them refurbished at Best Buy if Amazon’s sale ends. As for Apple’s ever-popular entry-level AirPods, you can pick up a pair for just $89 on Amazon if you catch them in stock.

Still, Sony’s ANC earbuds are widely considered to be the best of the best. If you’re willing to spend a little more money, you really consider spending a bit more to get the upgrade.

Sony WF-1000XM4 price cut

Sony WF-1000XM4 In CaseImage source: Christian de Looper for BGR

Just like the Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear ANC headphones that were released a year earlier, Sony WF-1000XM4 noise cancelling earbuds somehow managed to improve upon the previous-generation model that was already staggeringly good.

Anyone who knows anything about the headphones market knows that Sony’s wireless noise cancelling headphones are widely believed to be the best in the business. They combine class-leading active noise cancellation technology with phenomenal sound quality.

Sony outclasses all of its rivals, according to so many reviewers and consumers.

That was true with the previous-generation WF-1000XM3 in-ear headphones. And now it’s true with the newer Sony WF-1000XM4 truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds. This big upgrade features key improvements in every important area.

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Key improvements

Sony WF-1000XM4 CaseImage source: Christian de Looper for BGR

WF-1000XM3 headphones were already impressive. With that in mind, it might be difficult for you to believe that Sony somehow managed to improve upon them. But we saw the same thing in 2020 with the company’s WH1000XM4 over-ear headphones upgrade.

Sony never ceases to amaze when it releases upgrades to its class-leading ANC headphones. Key WF-1000XM4 upgrades compared to the older WF-1000XM3 version include:

  • An all-new design that’s 10% smaller
  • Better sound quality with new custom 6mm drivers
  • New Sony Integrated Processor V1
  • DSEE Extreme engine
  • New voice control features
  • Wireless charging case
  • IPX4 water resistance

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The Sony WF-1000XM4 truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds have been hot sellers for months at Amazon. They retail for $280, but you can score a pair on sale for just $224.99 now that the new model has been released.

Speaking of the new model, WF-1000XM5 earbuds do pack some impressive upgrades as well. You can pick up a pair for $278, which is Sony’s full retail price for the new model. Since they’re the best in the business, they’re not discounted very often.

Still, the XM5 model is a tough sell when you can get WF-1000XM4 earbuds for much less right now.

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Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.