Even four years on, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 remain a stalwart choice among wireless noise-canceling headphones — especially now that they’ve returned to their lowest price of about $198 ($150 off) at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy. That’s thanks in large part to their very good sound quality (which may be just a touch bass-y, to be fair), up to 30 hours of battery life, and some mighty fine active noise cancellation. They’re also comfy enough to wear for long sessions, and unlike their replacement model, the WH-1000XM5, they fold down for easier travel and commuting.
The XM4 were our overall top pick among headphones for years until they were dethroned by their successor, but they’re still a great choice in 2024. Yes, you can sometimes find…