Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones
Sony is reportedly planning to launch a new version of the WH-1000XM4, called the WH-1000XM4C, which could retail for around $250. The new model is expected to be largely unchanged from the original XM4, with the only differences being battery life and color options. This move could be a response to rising prices in the headphone market, with other companies potentially following suit.
- ▪The WH-1000XM4C is expected to have a similar design to the original XM4, with a foldable design, 40mm drivers, and noise-canceling processor.
- ▪The new model will have a slightly shorter battery life, with up to 34 hours without ANC and 27 hours with ANC.
- ▪The WH-1000XM4C will reportedly be available in black, platinum silver, and a new lavender color option.
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News Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones When you can’t bring prices down, turn back the clock. By Will Shanklin Aug. 7, 2026 2:24 pm EST Billy Steele for Engadget How does a headphone maker respond to rising prices? Well, if you're Sony, the answer might be to revive a model from six years ago and slap a cheaper price tag on it. According to reliable leaker billbil-kun on Dealabs (via 9to5Google), Sony is planning to launch a new version of the WH-1000XM4. It's said to be called the WH-1000XM4C and could retail for around $250. The new model is expected to be largely unchanged from the original XM4, which was Engadget's pick for the best of its generation.
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