You want great noise cancellation. You don't want to spend $250. That's exactly the problem the WYZE headphones were built to solve — and at just $59.99, they come closer than anything else in the category.
Design & Build
The WYZE Headphones are traditional over-ear headphones — rotatable, foldable, and travel-ready. Compared to the Sony XM4s, the plastic isn't quite as premium and the ear cushions are slightly thinner, but the overall build is solid and functional. The left ear cup features physical buttons for play/pause and volume, plus a power button that clicks on instantly — no long holds needed. The right side keeps it minimal: just a noise-cancelling toggle cycling between full ANC, intermediate, and transparency mode.
One standout touch: the cups have auto-sensing that pauses music when you take them off and resumes when you put them back on. That's a feature you'd expect at three times the price.
Noise Cancellation
This is where WYZE genuinely surprises. Passive isolation is strong out of the box, thanks to well-sealed cups and slightly heavier materials. Active noise cancelling builds on that with an anti-wave system that rivals — not matches, but rivals — the Sony XM4s in everyday environments. You also get a hand-over-cup gesture that instantly switches to ambient mode, so you can hear someone talking without removing the headphones.
Sound Quality
Not gimmicky. The soundstage is bright, clear, and loud, with thumping bass that punches above its price class. The stage isn't as wide as the XM4s — but if you've never used the XM4s, you likely won't miss it. For $60, these genuinely impress.
Battery & Connectivity
- 20 hours battery life (on par with the Bose NC700)
- 10-minute fast charge = 4 hours of playback
- Bluetooth 5.0 with dual-device connection
- 3.5mm wired jack included for zero-latency listening
- USB-C charging cable included (longer than what Sony packs in)
The Trade-Offs
The carrying case is a basic fabric pouch — not the premium molded cases from Sony or Apple. Touch controls are limited to summoning your voice assistant only; track skipping requires the physical buttons, which takes some getting used to. And at roughly two ounces heavier than the XM4s, extended wear may feel noticeable.
Bottom Line
If your budget tops out around $60 and you want real noise cancellation, real sound quality, and real comfort — this is the one. WYZE built something that routinely gets guessed at $150–200. That's the whole story.