Overview
- Sony officially unveiled the WH‑1000XM4C on Monday, confirming it as a mid‑range reissue of the popular XM4 with core hardware retained.
- The company set European pricing at about €250 and a suggested UK price of £219 and said the headphones will ship in the September window.
- Sony kept the XM4’s 40mm drivers, HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 and foldable design while adding updated sound tuning and a 10‑band EQ.
- User‑replaceable battery packs were added to comply with new regulations, and Sony disclosed a modest reduction in stated battery life to about 27 hours with ANC on.
- Leaked high‑res images and early spec reports match Sony’s briefing on colours and styling, and the XM4C is positioned as a lower‑cost option beneath Sony’s 1000X flagship that may extend the product’s usable life for owners.