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SonyWH-1000XM4

  • Over-ear
  • Wireless
  • Noise cancelling
£195.99View retailers
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The popular Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones are a fierce rival to pairs from fellow premium brand, Bose. In the battle of the headphone heavyweights, Sony oozes confidence, boldly claiming ‘industry-leading noise cancellation’ so you’ll hear ‘only music and nothing else’. But do these claims stack up in reality? Our independent lab experts and professional listening panel deliver the ultimate verdict – find out if these headphones really are the best you can buy.

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  • Nov 2024First reviewed by Which?
  • Aug 2020Released

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