Forget the XM6 — these Sony headphones just crashed to their lowest price ever

Sony WH-1000XM4
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Sony’s headphones are some of the most popular on the market, but they can be seriously expensive. Just as an example, Sony’s latest flagship model, the WH-1000XM6, cost a hefty $449.

However, you can still get excellent Sony sound quality for less than half the price. Right now the Sony WH-1000XM4 are on sale for $198 at Amazon. At $150 off, they’ve hit their lowest price ever and they’re the Sony headphones I’d buy right now.

Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM4: was $348 now $198 at Amazon

These might not be the newest headphones on the block, but they've got it where it counts. They earned a 4.5 star rating in our Sony WH-1000XM4 review, thanks to the game-changing ANC and very good sound quality. Their case is better than both the newer options in the family, and they're potentially more comfortable as well.

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Sony WH-1000XM4: was £229 now £199 at Amazon

In the U.K.? Right now you can get the Sony WH-1000XM4 on sale for £199 at Amazon UK. Just note that this isn't the lowest ever price, and these cans have sold for as low as £174 in the past.

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While Sony’s newer headphones ultimately won out in our Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 face-off, it was an extremely close match. And right now, the XM4 headphones less than half the price of the XM6.

For starters, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones still sound great to this day. Our reviewer loved their wide soundstage and improved bass response, which some people will prefer over the XM6’s clarity-focused approach to audio.

The XM4s also deliver excellent active noise canceling, which is great if you want to use them on trips or during your commute. And you get an impressive 30 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, or up to 38 hours with ANC off.

On the downside, the WH-1000XM4 headphones aren’t the best for voice and video calls — they do an average job, which is fine for everyday conversations. But if you prioritize crystal-clear communication, you’ll want to spend up and get the Sony WH-1000XM6.

This is a super saving that you don’t want to miss out on! Make sure to grab it before it’s gone. For more savings, see our Amazon promo codes and the Asics deals I’d shop from $19.

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Millie Davis-Williams

Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.

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