A couple of months ago we saw the Sony WH-1000XM4 down to $129.99, which was an absolute bargain for next-generation noise-cancelling headphones. Unsurprisingly, that deal sold out in the blink of an eye, and there's no telling if we'll ever see it that low again, but <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863TXGM3?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon is selling them in black for $178.20 (about $170 off), which would be an all-time low if not for said outlier. You can also pick them up at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVGF24M/?tag=theverge02-20″>blue and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863FR3S9/?tag=theverge02-20″>white for $198 right now, although that price is frequently available these days.
The new Sony WH-1000XM5 have risen above the pack as the best noise-cancelling headphones for most people in our book, but the XM4 are still a great pair of headphones if you're looking to save some money. They feature phenomenal audio quality and noise cancellation, keeping them in the big leagues occupied by newer equipment. They also have good quality of life features, including a foldable design and multipoint Bluetooth support, the latter of which allows you to connect them to two devices simultaneously. The XM5's improved microphones make them the better buy if you frequently take calls while using the headphones, but not so much as to discourage you from saving over $100 by purchasing the older pair.
