Sony has since turned its aim to lower end headphones ... it also makes them feel more delicate – and less premium than the sturdier XM4 – and you are more likely to use the supplied carry case to ...

Sony's Award-winning run started in August 2018, with the launch of the WH-1000XM3. They were followed by the XM4 in August 2020 ... Instead of folding up, they come with a carry case to keep them ...

Apple's AirPods Max are almost four years old, but this week's update barely changed anything. It's hard to recommend them ...

For the first time ever, the entry-level AirPods have active noise cancellation (ANC). Apple unveiled the new AirPods 4 on ...

Battery life hasn't been stepped up over the outgoing XM4 predecessor ... from the charging case. However, these are trivial complaints when factoring in the level of sound Sony has managed ...

They have great water resistance, excellent sound quality, remain firmly in your ears, and have Apple FindMy in case ... XM4 predecessor. But at 8 hours with ANC enabled, these top-tier Sony ...

In fact, it's usually the case that Cyber Monday deals ... Quite simply the newest and best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 was outstanding, the XM3 before it ...

Noise cancelling that still leads the pack At the heart of the XM4's enduring appeal is its industry-leading noise ...

For the first time ever, the entry-level AirPods have active noise cancellation (ANC). Apple unveiled the new AirPods 4 on ...

We still think the older XM4 remains an excellent and more affordable option for most people, but the latest and greatest in Sony's class-leading ... and an unlosable case. This deal on Apple's ...

Sure, elite headphones brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple put out high-quality ... hours on a single charge and 30 hours overall with the case. However, it is worth noting that the battery life ...

And, while the sound is not markedly better than their illustrious forebears, with the XM4 being discontinued and becoming harder to find, these are a highly worthy successor. Sony is still the ...