



It's important to add, though, that the XM4s can also be found regularly discounted via online retailers, possibly also indicating that a replacement model is on the horizon. With the aid of Sony's V1 chip, the noise cancellation on these buds is worthy of the high MSRP tag, while the highly engaging sound helps you ignore distractions even more. Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbud predecessor was a longtime member of our best noise-canceling earbuds club, and Sony has managed to make each upgrade sound even better. The Sony WF-1000XM4 have been around since June 2021, and although we've seen rumors circulating that the WF-1000XM5 could be with us soon, these wireless earbuds continue to provide stronger ANC even than the newer Apple AirPods Pro 2.
