Whether you’re jetting off on a long-haul flight or just want a more peaceful morning commute, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are here to help.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones are currently just £177 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, which is a solid £52 off their usual RRP. Not only that but they’re also a massive £222 cheaper than their most recent successor, the Sony WH-1000XM6.
Sony’s brilliant WH-1000XM4 headphones are now officially budget-friendly
Although they’ve been succeeded by the 1000XM5 and 1000XM6, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones remain a brilliant pair for those who want excellent noise cancelling without the hefty price tag.
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You may be wondering why we’d report on a seemingly old pair of headphones, especially when they’ve been succeeded not once but twice with newer versions, however it’s with good reason. In fact, we still hail the Sony WH-1000XM4 as being a brilliant pair of headphones that’ll suit most people for everything from commuting to long-haul flights.
With brilliant noise cancellation, a refined and balanced soundscape and heaps of clever features, the Sony WH-1000XM4 offer a truly premium experience all for a bargain price.
While we found its noise cancelling performance was able to keep sounds at bay, the headphones especially impress with their Adaptive Smart Control which adjusts the noise cancellation and Ambient Sound based on your actions. This means the headphones will determine the best level of noise cancellation, depending on what you’re doing and where you are.
Plus, the WH-1000XM4 offer a cohesive sound performance, with AV Editor Kob Monney concluding that their overall audio quality “feels tighter, clearer and knitted together better” than their predecessors.
Sound aside, the WH-1000XM4 are fitted with numerous clever tools including Speak-to-Chat which automatically pauses audio when you start speaking and Wearing Detection which turns the headphones off when you’re not wearing them.
Otherwise, with up to 30 hours of battery life and 10 minute fast charging which results in five hours of playback, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are an ideal choice for long trips.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM4 received a glowing five-star rating, with Kob concluding: “From the comfortable, lightweight fit, to the thorough noise cancellation, intuitive smart features and the refined audio performance, Sony has knocked it out of the park with the WH-1000XM4”.
Kob notes that, although the WH-1000XM6 have taken the title as best headphones, the WH-1000XM4 remain a brilliant pair for anyone who wants to enjoy impressive sound and noise cancellation for a bargain price.