Every model in Sony's WH-1000XM lineup has consistently ranked among the best headphones you can buy, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day, several of the latest entries are on sale. Right now, for instance, the brand-new WH-1000XM6 are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony for around $428 ($22 off), which is the first cash discount we've seen. If that's too pricey, you can also pick up the XM5 at Amazon starting at $248 ($150 off), which remains their best price to date.
Unsurprisingly, the XM6 are the best noise-canceling headphones the company has ever made. The updated drivers deliver outstanding sound quality and clearer vocals than Sony's last-gen model, while a new noise-cancellation chip renders them even more adept at blocking out ambient noise. Design-wise, they're also more comfortable, with a wider headband that reduces pressure during marathon listening sessions. Plus, in a welcome return to form, Sony reintroduced the foldable design that frequent travelers had missed with the XM5.
If you're not ready to spring for the latest model, the last-gen XM5 are nearly half the price and can still hold their own. Although they can't match the XM6 in every category, they still offer a more comfortable fit, cleaner sound, and slightly better ANC than their predecessor, the XM4. They also sport excellent mics, making them a great option if you frequently take calls while using your headphones. They're a strong all-around pick, though their inability to collapse makes them a little less travel-friendly than the newer XM6 and older XM4.
Last but not least, there's the WH-1000XM4, the budget option of the trio. Despite being the oldest model, they still boast terrific noise cancellation, solid sound, and multipoint Bluetooth support, so you can connect to two devices at once. They also offer the same impressive 30-hour battery life found on newer models and, unlike the XM5, fold down in a pinch. The biggest drawback is call quality, as the mics aren't as sharp as those found on the newer models. That being said, they're currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $193, which is more $160 off the original MSRP.
