Best Sony noise-canceling headphones reach the lowest price yet on Amazon

Best Sony noise-canceling headphones reach the lowest price yet on Amazon

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Ars Technica

A good discount on Sony’s WH-1000XM4 is noticed by the contemporary Dealmaster, as the wireless noise-canceling headphones at various retailers are currently up to $ 278. That’s about $ 70 off Sony’s MSRP, about $ 45 off the average street price we tracked online, and it’s the biggest price drop we’ve seen from a reputable retailer. We’ve seen this deal several times since the headphones were launched last August, including during the most recent series of Black Friday sales.

Apart from the insignificant name, the WH-1000XM4 is our recommended choice for most people among noise canceling headphones. The phones do an extraordinary job of blocking noise from the outside, with a design that is comfortable enough to carry for hours at a time, a strong battery life of more than 30 hours, USB-C charging and multidevice connection, below other useful features. In terms of sound quality, they have a more bass-oriented, consumer-friendly sound by default, but Sony’s convenient companion app includes an EQ tool that lets you create a more neutral sound if you want. Competitors such as Bose’s Noise Canceling Headphones 700 (also on sale today) offer clearer call quality and the ability to adjust the volume of its sound suppression, while Apple’s AirPods Max is one of the few wireless pairs the XM4 has. can be closer to pure noise suppressing power. These are both strong choices, but for most people who are looking for a premium wireless headphone, we think Sony’s pair has the best combination of convenience, features, performance and especially at this price point.

If you are already satisfied with your headphones, our discount deals also include discounts on the Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch accessories, monitors from Dell and LG, external storage, wireless mice and more. You can see the full outline below.

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Top 10 offers of the day

Google's Pixelbook Go.
Enlarge / Google’s Pixelbook Go.

Valentina Palladino

Laptops & Computers

  • Apple MacBook Pro (late 2020) laptop – Apple M1, 13.3 inches 2560×1600, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD for $ 1,149.99 at Amazon (discount is seen at the checkout – usually $ 1,299).
  • Google Pixelbook Go Laptop – Intel Core i5-8200Y, 13.3-inch 1920×1080, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $ 790.54 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $ 849).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Laptop – Intel Core i5-1130G7, 13-inch 2160×1350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $ 1,150 at Lenovo (use code: THINKDEAL—Normal $ 1,350).
  • Lenovo Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 Tablet – MediaTek Helio P60T, 10.1-inch 1920×1200, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC for $ 249 at Best Buy (usually $ 299).
  • 27-inch Dell S2721D Monitor – 2560×1440, 75Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $ 199.99 at Dell and Amazon (usually $ 250).
  • 27-inch LG 27GN800-B Game Monitor – 2560×1440, 144Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $ 346.99 at Amazon and BuyDig (typically $ 385).
  • Seagate Expansion (10TB) desktop external HDD for $ 169.99 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H (usually $ 190).
The 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro for 2020.
Enlarge / The 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro for 2020.

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  • Seagate IronWolf (6TB) NAS internal HDD for $ 134.99 at Amazon (usually $ 160).
  • SK Hynix Gold P31 (500 GB) PCIe Gen 3 NVMe internal SSD for $ 67.49 by Amazon (cut 10% coupon(Normally $ 75).
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  • Crucial P5 (500 GB) PCIe Gen 3 NVMe internal SSD for $ 61.99 at Amazon (usually $ 72).
  • Samsung 980 Pro (1TB) PCIe 4.0 NVMe Internal SSD for $ 199.99 at Amazon (usually $ 230).
  • Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 computer speakers for $ 89.99 at Amazon (usually $ 121).
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  • Star Wars: Squadrons (PC, digital) for $ 19.99 at Amazon and Steam (usually $ 35).
  • Hitman 3 (PS5, Xbox) for $ 49.94 at Amazon (usually $ 60).
  • Immortals Fenyx rises (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch) for $ 29.88 at Amazon (usually $ 40).
  • Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (PS5) for $ 29.99 at Amazon (usually $ 40).
  • Resident Evil 2 (PS4) for $ 17.99 at Amazon (usually $ 22).
  • Death Stranding (PS4) for $ 19.99 at GameStop (usually $ 30).
  • Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4, Xbox, used) for $ 26.99 at GameFly (use code: MAR21 SALE(Normally $ 40).
  • Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition (Xbox, digital) for $ 4.49 at Microsoft (also on Xbox Game Pass – usually $ 10).
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  • Final Fantasy VII (Xbox, PS4, digital) for $ 7.99 at Microsoft (also on Xbox Game Pass – usually $ 16).
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The Nintendo Switch Lite.
Enlarge / The Nintendo Switch Lite.

Gambling

Sony's DualShock 4 Button Attachment. It adds two programmable buttons to the back of a PS4 controller.
Enlarge / Sony’s DualShock 4 Button Attachment. It adds two programmable buttons to the back of a PS4 controller.

Jeff Dunn

Logitech's G305 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse.
Enlarge / Logitech’s G305 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse.

TV and Home Entertainment Deals

Sony's WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones.
Enlarge / Sony’s WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones.

Jeff Dunn

Electronic commerce

  • Sony WH-1000XM4 Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones for $ 278 at Amazon and Adorama (typically $ 321).
  • Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 (Soapstone) Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones for $ 299 at Amazon and Walmart (usually $ 365).
  • Sony WH-1000XM3 (2018 Model) Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones for $ 199.99 at Focus Camera (use code: BDTHANKS—Normal $ 330).
  • Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones for $ 169.99 on eBay and Best Buy (typically $ 270).
  • Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless sports headphones for $ 169.99 at Best Buy (usually $ 200).
  • Jabra Elite 45h Bluetooth Headset for $ 69.99 at Amazon (usually $ 95).
  • Aukey EP-T32 true wireless sports headphones for $ 27.49 by Amazon (cut 45% coupon(Normally $ 47).
The Apple Watch Series 6.
Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 6.

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  • SanDisk Extreme (500 GB) external portable SSD for $ 89.99 at Amazon (usually $ 95).
  • Samsung T7 (500 GB) external portable SSD for $ 79.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $ 85).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Wireless Keyboard for $ 77.39 at Lenovo (use code: XTRA10ACC(Normally $ 86).
  • Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Office Mouse for $ 49.99 at Lenovo (use code: MXMASTER50(Normally $ 70).
  • Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm, Red) Smart Watch for $ 379.99 at Amazon (usually $ 410).
  • TCL 10L (64GB) unlock smartphone for $ 174.99 by Amazon (cut $ 75 coupon(Normally $ 250).
  • Aukey DR02 1080p car dash cam for $ 48.98 by Amazon (normally $ 70).
Eufy's Indoor Cam 2K.
Enlarge / Eufy’s Indoor Cam 2K.

Jeff Dunn

Smart home appliance deals

The Apple Magic keyboard with a 12.9-inch iPad Pro for 2020.
Enlarge / The Apple Magic keyboard with a 12.9-inch 2020 iPad Pro.

Samuel Axon

Accessories and various offers

RavPower's RP-PC128 wall charger (left).
Enlarge / RavPower’s RP-PC128 wall charger (left).

Jeff Dunn

  • Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd / 4th generation) for $ 249.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout – usually $ 330).
  • Apple Smart Folio (white) case for 10.9 inch iPad Air (4th generation) for $ 39 at Amazon (usually $ 79).
  • Anchor PowerWave standard (2-pack) Qi wireless charging stand – 10W Galaxy / 7.5W iPhone, no AC charger for $ 29.99 at Amazon (usually $ 36).
  • DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld Camera – 12 MP, 4K @ 60Hz Video for $ 199 at Amazon (usually $ 270).
  • Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station – 500W, 518wH, 3x USB-A, AC, 12V car outlet for $ 419.99 at Jackery (usually $ 500).
  • Logitech Smart Folio Keyboard Case for iPad (8th / 7th Generation) for $ 84.99 at Amazon (usually $ 97).
  • LapGear Sidekick lap bench with phone holder for $ 14.99 at Amazon (fits up to 15.6-inch laptops – usually $ 20).

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