Sony looks to be prepping a more affordable take on its still-popular WH-1000XM4 headphones, complete with a new colour and a few small modern updates.

Reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared fresh renders and details of the upcoming WH-1000XM4C. It’s essentially a derivative of the 2020 XM4, aimed at bringing that proven noise-cancelling performance down to a lower price.

Expected pricing sits at €249 in the Eurozone and £219 in the UK, roughly €130 and £130 less than the original XM4 launched at. Packaging should be simpler too, with a basic grey carrying case and the essentials rather than the fuller accessory set of the earlier model.

Design-wise it sticks close to the familiar foldable XM4 shape. You’ll get the classic black and platinum silver, plus a new lavender finish that wasn’t part of the original lineup. The renders also show no NFC logo on the left earcup, so quick NFC pairing is out.

Practical connections stay the same: the 3.5 mm jack and USB-C port are both still there for wired listening and charging. Wireless side moves up to Bluetooth 6.0 (the original was on 5.0), while the core audio hardware, 40 mm drivers and a 4 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response, looks unchanged. Battery life is said to be a touch lower than the 2020 model: up to 27 hours with ANC on and 34 hours without.

Sony hasn’t officially confirmed the WH-1000XM4C yet, but multiple reports point to a September 7 reveal. A proven design, a modest Bluetooth bump, a new colour and a more accessible price make this an interesting option if you want strong ANC without paying current flagship money. Official details should fill in the rest of the picture and global availability in the next few days.

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(Source: Ronald Quandt)

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