Sony's new WH-1000XM4C ANC headphones go up for pre-order with more features and a lower price point
Sony has announced the WH-1000XM4C, a refreshed version of its popular noise-canceling headphones featuring Bluetooth 6.0 and a new lavender color. The product is available for pre-order at a lower price point than the original model, though it offers slightly less battery life.
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ⓘ Sony The Sony WH-1000XM4C is an affordable refresh of the popular ANC headphones from 2020. Sony has finally unveiled the WH-1000XM4C, a refreshed version of its popular WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones. The new model adds a 10-band equalizer, Bluetooth 6.0, and a lavender colorway, and is now available for pre-order at $299.99. Elvis Shida , Published 09/08/2026 Audio Launch 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags Sony has expanded its 1000X Series of ANC headphones with a new model. A refreshed version of the popular WH-1000XM4 from 2020, the new WH-1000XM4C retains the best features of the original while adding some useful updates at a lower starting price. Specifically, it is available to pre-order from Sony and Amazon for $299.99, about $50 less than the original XM4’s launch price.
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