Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 7
Sony Launches $299.99 WH-1000XM4C and Refreshes 2 Wireless Headphone Lines
Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 7

Sony Launches $299.99 WH-1000XM4C and Refreshes 2 Wireless Headphone Lines

3 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 7

Summary

  • Sony said the WH-1000XM4C will arrive this fall at $299.99, reviving the WH-1000XM4 with updated sound tuning, a new 10-band equalizer and three colors including Lavender.
  • The launch extends beyond the premium model: the WH-CH730N is priced at $179.99 with noise cancelling and up to 50 hours of battery life, while the WH-CH530 starts at $69.99 with up to 55 hours.
  • Both lower-priced models add practical upgrades aimed at everyday use, including foldable or lightweight designs, improved call quality, AI noise reduction and Multipoint, Fast Pair and LE Audio support.
  • Sony framed the lineup refresh as a portfolio play, pairing the new models with its broader 1000X range to cover travelers, commuters, students and remote workers across multiple price points.

Insights

Why is Sony charging $300 for a resurrected six-year-old headphone design with a downgraded battery?
Will the addition of Bluetooth 6 be enough to save Sony's outdated noise-canceling hardware from obsolescence?
Could strict new battery replacement laws be the secret reason Sony revived a discontinued headphone model?