Best headphones deal: Sony XM4 headphones for under $200

SAVE $150: As of Aug. 21, you can grab the Sony XM4 headphones for just $199.99 at Best Buy. That's down from the regular $349.99 list price.

Everyone waiting to finally grab a pair of Sony’s XM4 headphones at an affordable price can celebrate at least.

As of Aug. 21, Best Buy has slashed the price of the Sony XM4 headphones to just $199.99. That’s a massive $150 saving on the usual $349.99 list price, and one of the sharpest deals we’ve seen on Sony’s old favorites.

The XM4s are renowned for their class-leading noise cancelation, powered by Dual Noise Sensor technology that adapts to your surroundings and shuts out distractions. Coupled with 30 hours of battery life (plus a quick charge mode that gives you five hours of playback from a 10-minute top-up), these headphones are built for travellers, commuters, and marathon work sessions alike.

Sony hasn’t just focused on silence, though; the sound profile is equally impressive. Thanks to DSEE Extreme upscaling (co-developed with Sony Music Studios Tokyo), compressed tracks are lifted closer to studio quality in real time. Touch sensor controls on the earcups let you skip tracks, adjust volume, or summon Alexa or Google Assistant with a tap.

A raft of clever extras adds to the appeal. Speak-to-Chat pauses playback automatically when you start talking. Adaptive Sound Control adjusts noise-cancelling depending on whether you’re walking, waiting, or flying. A wearing detection sensor pauses audio when you take the headphones off, while multipoint Bluetooth means you can stay connected to two devices simultaneously.

Designed for comfort as well as performance, the XM4s come with a slim carry case, USB-C charging cable, wired connection lead, and even an in-flight adapter. What’s more, these are built to last as well. 

I’ve owned my own Sony XM4s for almost four years now, and they’ve not only remained my go-to headphones for walks, travelling, and the gym, but have stood the test of time; including knocks, bumps, and a handful of drops; and still work perfectly.

At just under $200, these headphones tick the boxes for anyone after superb audio, intuitive smart features, and all-day comfort — without paying full price.

If you want to keep shopping around before pulling the trigger, be sure to also check out the top 10 headphones of 2025 we personally put to the test. For the ideal soundware just for blocking out external noise, we’ve also put together a list of the best noise-cancelling headphones we use and love from brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple.