As before, they provide great sound and noise canceling that outduels plenty of options, with a cost to match. Sony WH-1000XM4 for $195: Sony's WH-1000X lineup has produced some of the best noise-canceling headphones for nearly a decade, and the aging WH-1000XM4 are no exception. They're also among the most comfortable headphones we've tested, but their noise canceling doesn't rise to the level of the top players for the money. Still, they sound great and are worth considering, especially if you can snag them on sale. You'll find a classy design, lots of features, quality sound, and great noise canceling for their class.