They may be pricey but they’re worth every penny: put simply, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are the best over-ear wireless headphones on the market. Sony WH-1000XM4 review: What you need to know Voice assist function compatible with Android smartphone (Google App) or iPhone (Siri). Bluetooth® connection required

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Speak-to-Chat pauses your audio when your voice is detected, allowing you to hold a conversation without missing a second of whatever you’re listening to. It’s particularly handy in an office environment but those prone to singing along to songs will want to turn it off, which can be done in-app or by holding two outspread fingers on the right earcup. The Headphones Connect app has a full equaliser and options for customising noise-cancelling, controls and activating the DSEE Extreme sound enhancer. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianThe WH-1000XM4 have one of the most impressive feature sets around and the XM5 include all of the same functionality. The Sony WH-1000XM3 were best-in-class when it came to noise cancellation but this model is even better at regulating the amount of external noise that makes it through to your ears. With noise cancelling in full effect, the WH-1000XM4 let you slip away into your own audio world, free of all-but the loudest and highest-pitched annoyances. Firmware update available by Jan 2022 and is required to enjoy 360 Spatial Sound on BRAVIA XR. Network connection required for firmware update of BRAVIA XR. They are Sony’s first 1000X set to support the popular multipoint connection feature, which means you can have two devices connected at the same time, such as a phone for calls and a laptop for music. It works reliably with a variety of devices. The high-resolution LDAC audio cannot be used when multipoint is enabled, however, restricting connections to the more standard SBC and AAC. They are also some of the lightest and most comfortable headphones you can buy, matching the long-term wearing comfort of the Bose QC35 II.

The Headphones Connect app for Android and iOS handles various settings and updates, including switching connected devices, noise-cancelling modes and sound options.The Speak-to-Chat function detects when you’re speaking loudly enough and automatically enables an ambient sound mode so you can carry out a conversation. We have the largest variety of skins in the UK ranging from our exclusive collection (doodles, onyx, abstract) clear, carbon fibre, brushed metal, gloss, matt, camo, textured matt, natural stone, wood, waveform and leather that come in a variety of vivid and fantastic colours. Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer is an app that personalises your sound experience when connected to a BRAVIA XR TV. The “New” price refers to the current Featured Offer price for a NEW version of the item. You may see this displayed as a strike-through price for used offers. The XM4 have some of the best active noise-cancelling technology available, with a level of control that goes beyond most, effectively reducing most droning and low-frequency sound as well as some speech and other more sudden noise, matching the best from Bose.