Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0
The $300 WH-1000XM4C will be released alongside Sony’s new midrange CH730N and entry-level CH530 headphones.
Sony has introduced a new variant of its popular WH-1000XM4 headphones, the WH-1000XM4C (M4 2nd Gen), which retains the same design as its predecessor but comes in new color options. The main enhancements are in the updated sound tuning and the inclusion of Bluetooth 6.0 technology, along with a 10-band equalizer and gaming EQ for better sound personalization.
However, the battery life has decreased slightly to up to 27 hours with noise canceling on, compared to the original's 30 hours. The WH-1000XM4C headphones are priced at $300 and are now joined by the WH-CH730N ($180) and WH-CH530 ($80) models. While the WH-CH730N offers improved battery life of up to 50 hours, it lacks the refined sound profile of the original 1000XM4 headphones.
Sony's Dual Noise Sensor technology has been adapted in the CH-730N, enhancing noise-canceling performance by around 10%. Additionally, the WH-CH730N features beamforming microphones with optimized placement and AI noise reduction, offering improved voice-calling performance. It supports the new LC3 audio codec, SBC, and AAC, but does not support Sony’s advanced LDAC audio codec like its predecessors.
The WH-CH730N is targeted at a younger demographic and includes a volume limiter feature for parents with young children. With the holiday shopping season approaching, discounts on these value models are expected.
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