Sony is reportedly working on a relaunch of its discontinued WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones, with new leaks pointing to a revised model dubbed the WH-1000XM4C. Images circulating online show the headphones in multiple color options.
Both reports say the main hardware change is connectivity: the WH-1000XM4C is alleged to add Bluetooth 6.0, replacing the WH-1000XM4’s Bluetooth 5.0. GSMArena also claims battery performance may change, alleging a downgrade from the original model’s rated 30 hours of battery life with active noise cancelling (ANC) enabled to a lower figure for the WH-1000XM4C, though the exact new capacity is not fully detailed in the provided excerpt.
The outlets differ slightly in emphasis. GSMArena frames the leak as part of a broader, ongoing set of reports about the “actual thing” behind the relaunch, while Android Authority highlights the upgrade as a “notable” addition alongside the leaked visuals and Bluetooth 6.0 support.
