Save $152 : As of September 11, the Sony WH-201000XM4 headphones are down to just $198 on Amazon. That’s a 43% savings and just a few dollars shy of their all-time low price.
While Sony’s new WH-1000XM6 headphones have certainly got us excited, their upgrades are pretty minimal. “I’d classify the changes as more iterative than innovative,” Mashable’s tech editor writes in his review. And, to be fair, the XM5S were only a minor upgrade from the XM4. In other words, if you’re not in a rush to get the latest and greatest Sony tech, you can save a lot of extra cash by grabbing the still-great XM4s.
Starting September 11th, the Sony WH-100XM4 headphones are on sale for just $198 on Amazon. That’s a 43%, or $152, price drop from their typical list price and just a few bucks shy of their all-time low. FWIW, that’s also $100 cheaper than the XM5S and $230 cheaper than the XM6S.
With minor generation-over-generation upgrades, Sony has not only managed to keep the XM4 headphones from 2020 relevant, but also an impressive budget-friendly option in 2025. They offer top-notch noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, customizable EQ, a comfortable fit, and foldable cups that make them great for travel ( unlike the XM5S). The XM5 and XM6 headphones obviously have even better specs, but it’s debatable whether the minor upgrades are worth an extra $100 to $230. For under $200, the XM4 is a fantastic value.
