The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless premium noise canceling headphones are still a solid choice in 2025, and it’s being offered for just $193 shipped, originally $349. At just 251.6 grams, they’re among the lightest full-sized over-ear headphones, outpacing heavier competitors like the Apple AirPods Max by a significant margin. Product page.
- ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION: Premium noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (10 min charge for 5 hours of playback)(USB Type-C Cable included)
- TOUCH SENSOR CONTROLS: Pause play skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
Powered by Sony’s HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 and dual sensors, they mute the world with startling efficiency. The battery life on these babies is a total win. With up to 30 hours of tunes with noise cancellation on (or a sweet 38 hours without), the XM4s keep going way longer than most competitors. Forgot to charge? No sweat—a quick 10-minute plug-in via USB-C gives you 5 hours of playtime, perfect for when you’re in a pinch.
Bluetooth 5.0 lets you pair with two devices at once, so you can hop between your phone and laptop like it’s nothing. The Speak-to-Chat feature is pure magic: start talking, and the music pauses automatically, thanks to five built-in mics that pick up your voice with spooky accuracy.
I purchased this as a headset for online meetings because reviews said it was comfortable. It’s VERY comfortable, and I can wear these for hours. Sound quality is near audiophile level; excellent bass, midrange, and treble, so I’m using it for music, too. The noise canceling is next level, to the point where I can be in silence while demolition is going on next door. My next door neighbor can be noisy at times so I just put these on and the noise disappears, I don’t even need to play music: it is silent!,” said one reviewer.
