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Sony WF-1000XM5

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options. Target price: $285.

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Earbuds

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

Discount onlyANC / LDAC / Bluetooth 5.3

Still worth considering, but only if the price is clearly below newer rivals.

Critic score81

Value score100

Price$99

Release age3y 4m old

User score8.6

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Consensus

81/100

Release age

3y 4m old

Value score

100/100

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Earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM5

Best valueIntegrated Processor V2 & HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e, LDAC

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

Critic score87

Value score100

Price$299.99

Release age3y 3m old

User score8.9

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Consensus

87/100

Release age

3y 3m old

Value score

100/100

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