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 thanks to this weekend’s Labor Day sales, you can get the awkwardly named earbuds for just $228, $52 off their typical price.
Sony’s WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds are on sale for $228 for Labor Day.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 usually sells for $280 but routinely can be had for around $250. So at $228, you can feel confident that you’re getting a pretty good deal—the price has only dropped lower than this twice since these ‘buds came out. They are relatively new and represent Sony’s flagship earbuds. All things considered, we don’t expect to see the price drop lower than this until around Black Friday later this year.
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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 $228. The AirPods Pro are currently cheaper at $180, but we’d splurge on the Sonys. They’re worth it.
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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.
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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 $157 at the moment.
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If you’re looking to spend under $100 on earbuds, you can’t do better than OnePlus’ Buds Z2. They feature active noise cancellation and up to 38 hours of battery life per charge. At $70, this matches the lowest price they’ve ever sold for.
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While $30 off might not seem like a great discount, this is the second lowest price we’ve seen Beats’ Studio Buds go for, so it’s a deal worth taking advantage of. These earbuds come with both an active noise cancelling mode and a transparency mode, three eartip sizes for an adjustable fit and industry-leading Bluetooth that’ll allow you to use them at an extended range.
For even more Labor Day Weekend savings opportunities, head over to our Labor Day coupon page to check out the sales from some of our favorite retailers