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There are a lot of very, very good true wireless earbuds out there—models from Bose, Master & Dynamic, Samsung and even Apple come to mind—but there can only be one that’s truly the best. We think the Sony WF-1000XM4 are hands-down the finest earbuds you can buy, and right now thanks to Amazon Prime Day, you can get the awkwardly named earbuds for just $198, the lowest price ever on this pair.
Sony's WF-1000XM4 noise cancelling earbuds are on sale for under $200 during Prime Day.
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The Sony WF-1000XM4 usually sells for $280 but routinely can be had for around $250. Frankly, we’re surprised to see these earbuds sell for under $200 right now. They are relatively new and represent Sony's flagship earbuds. All things considered, we don’t expect to see the price this low again until around Black Friday later this year.
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Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds
This product is also on sale at Best Buy for $198.
Make no mistake: When it comes to earbuds, these are the best of the best. We also love competitors like the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and even the Apple AirPods Pro, but the WF-1000XM4 have terrific active noise cancellation, superb sound quality and fit great in most ears.
These earbuds are overflowing with super-useful features. If you want to hear the ambient sounds around you, the WF-1000XM4 have a transparency mode with adjustable ambient noise detection. Want to go out in the rain? They are rated for IPX4 water resistance. You can use them hands-free with Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. And you can get up to eight hours of battery life between charges. Plus, they look pretty cool.
The only real complaint we’ve had with the WF-1000XM4 is their high price, but right now you can get the best wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds money can buy for under $200. The AirPods Pro are currently cheaper at $170, but we’d splurge on the Sonys. They’re worth it.
Other Great Wireless Earbuds On Sale For Prime Day
Apple’s Iconic Earbuds Are At Their Lowest Price So Far This Year
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Apple AirPods Pro
This product is also on sale at Best Buy for $180.
These earbuds fit Apple users like a glove—they pair effortlessly with your iPhone, and then automatically connect to all your other Apple devices automatically. They sound very good, have best-in-class noise cancellation and offer all-day battery life (when topped off in the charging case). Right now, nab a pair for just $170.
Get These Workout-Ready Bose Earbuds For $149
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Bose Sport Earbuds
This product is also on sale at Best Buy and Walmart for $149.
Looking for small, light and comfortable earbuds that will stay firmly in your ear while you work out? The Bose Sport Earbuds lack noise cancellation, but that can be a good thing if you’re using them to jog outdoors. You do get IPX4 water protection, long battery life and Alexa support, though.
The Best Earbuds For Samsung Galaxy Users Are 40% Off
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
This product is also on sale at Best Buy and Target for $180.
Apple users have the AirPods Pro; Galaxy fans have the Galaxy Buds Pro. These great little earbuds have noise cancellation, a strong water resistance rating of IPX7, solid battery life and even immersive 260-degree spatial audio. You can get them for $147 until Prime Day ends tonight.
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