Am I seeing things? The Sony XM4 headphones remain at their lowest-ever price, but not for long

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We gave these Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones a five-star rating when we first reviewed them at full price, and right now you can pick them up at their lowest-price ever. While this saving was first achieved during Black Friday, while that annual blur of discount season is becoming a distant memory, this deal certainly is not.

For just $198 at Amazon, you can save 43% on these stellar XM4 headphones. We called them "some of the finest noise-cancelling headphones on the market" and we mean it. We also said that when they were full price - how about now they're $150 off? Well, it makes sense since they've been superseded by the Sony XM5 over-ears, but they remain a solid pair of headphones. In fact, at this price, they're all you probably need with the added bonus of not having to part ways with too much cash to get them. It's a limited time deal though, so hurry before it's too late. 

Sony WH-1000XM4 was $348 now $198 (save $150)

Sony WH-1000XM4 was $348 now $198 (save $150)
These Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones sits proudly in Sony's audio range - they proceeded the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning XM3's and they've been succeeded by the XM5. Yet even with age, they're still an absolutely premium choice, and with $150 off, it's hard to find an argument against.

The five-star WH-1000XM4 held fast as an excellent successor to the XM3's, which were big boots to fill. They most definitely achieved it though with these wireless noise-cancelling headphones continuing to impress, even years after they landed.  What do you want from a pair of headphones? Most likely, dynamic and detail-rich sound, a lightweight and comfy fit, and an affordable price. The XM4's tick off every feature of that list.

Sony made it clear that they were aiming to deliver more comfort, better noise-cancelling, better audio, better call quality, and more features, and they delivered on their promise. If you're now weighing up the debate, Sony WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4, the choice is yours. But, taking Amazon's limited time deal into account, when it comes to price, they're $100 less. 

In our full review, we stated: "Their sense of musicality and enthusiasm remains as addictive as ever, but you can also hear big improvements across the board." Adding: "For the record, the Sony XM5 headphones manage to deliver even greater clarity and a more open presentation – it’s actually quite a jump – but the XM4 remain excellent in isolation... and for their more affordable price." A price made even more affordable by Amazon's almighty saving.

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