If you’re actively looking to buy a new pair of wireless earbuds without breaking the bank before the holidays, you’ve probably taken advantage of one of the countless phenomenal Prime-exclusive deals that Amazon scored earlier this week on popular products like that of Apple. new “AirPods Pro 2, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 and the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.
But if you haven’t purchased any of these premium audio accessories at their latest (and in almost all cases biggest) discounts, you can now get the cutting-edge Sony WF-1000XM4 at a jaw-dropping price. Released in 2021, these bad boys didn’t receive a Prime Day 2023 fall markdown for some reason, but almost immediately after Amazon’s special event ended, Woot decided to put them on sale for $139. $.99 per pair.
This may not seem like an irresistible price considering the advanced age of the WF-1000XM4, the existence of an upgraded WF-1000XM5 model, and how much (or how little) some of the best wireless earbuds economics in the world regularly opt for these. days.
But Sony’s previous generation “cutting edge” noise-canceling headphones are still much better than your typical new low-cost option from brands like Jabra, OnePlus, and even Samsung in this key department, as well as in terms of overall audio performance. The Sony WF-1000XM4 sounds amazing today and likely will even after the WF-1000XM6 and AirPods Pro 3 are released, making it a pretty smart “investment” at $140 and a great idea for a Christmas gift at a relatively tight price. budget.
Keep in mind that Woot is selling “Grade A” refurbished units here at a whopping 50% off the “regular” price of a brand new pair of WF-1000XM4s, but before you turn your back on the agreement because of this undeniable compromise, you should also note that these renovations come with a full one-year warranty… but not provided by Sony itself.
Alternatively, you can go directly to Woot’s parent company, Amazon, and pay $30 more for “renewed” units backed by the e-commerce giant’s 90-day renewed warranty program, which really doesn’t seem like much. be as attractive an offer as the one detailed. earlier.