Best headphones deal: Sony WH-1000XM4s have a Prime Day discount

SAVE 36%: As of early October 7th, the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones are on sale for $224 at Amazon, down from $348 — a rare steal.

From commuters to creators, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 remains one of the most beloved pairs of over-ear headphones on the planet — making its Amazon Prime Day deal all the sweeter. Right now, new listings have dropped the Sony XM4s to as low as $224, saving 36% on its usual sticker price of $348.

Despite newer generations like the XM5 and XM6 hitting shelves, the XM4 continues to hit a sweet spot of performance, comfort, and value amongst audiophiles. In fact, Mashable wrote a whole new review of the Sony XM4s and why the headphones are still worth buying in 2025. The XM4s have continued to be a well-sought bargain given everything you get for its increasingly lower prices, even four years beyond its original release of August 2020.

After all, its Dual Noise Sensor technology and HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN1 combine to hush the chaos of coffee shops, offices, or even jet engines with remarkable precision.

But the XM4’s strength is all about smart sound as well as silence. With Speak-to-Chat and Adaptive Sound Control, the headphones automatically pause or adjust when you start a conversation or move between environments. What’s more, the five-mic Precise Voice Pickup system ensures clear calls, while multipoint Bluetooth lets you switch seamlessly between devices.

Battery life clocks in at up to 30 hours, and a 10-minute charge nets five hours of playback, perfect for travellers or chronic forgetters. Add touch sensor controls, Alexa voice commands, and a foldable design that slips neatly into its carrying case, and you’ve got a still-relevant workhorse built for both studio sessions and daily life.

Whether you’re working, flying, or just blocking out the world, the Sony WH-1000XM4 remains an audiophile-approved legend, but now with a price tag worth tuning into before Prime Days turn the volume back up.