Overview
- Multiple reputable leakers and outlets reported on Wednesday and Thursday that Sony appears to be preparing a WH-1000XM4C reissue based on leaked images and spec sheets.
- Leaked price points place the model at €249.99 and £219.99 in Europe, which reporters say would position it well below Sony’s current WH-1000XM6 flagship.
- Sources say the XM4C largely keeps the original XM4 hardware but swaps to Bluetooth 6.0 and accepts shorter battery life, with leaks giving figures of about 27 hours with active noise cancellation on or roughly 34 hours without depending on the report.
- Leaked images and notes show minor design tweaks such as new colors (Platinum Silver, Black, Lavender) and removal of the NFC mark from the left earcup while leaving the overall look largely unchanged.
- Sony has not confirmed the product or a launch date and a September 7 release has been reported but remains unverified; if real, the reissue could give cost-sensitive buyers a near-flagship ANC option and pressure pricing on newer Sony models and rivals.