{
  "id": 270898,
  "title": "Sony may re-release its 2020 over-ear headphones for around $250, leak reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sony-may-re-release-its-2020-over-ear-headphones-for-around-250-leak",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/sony-wh-1000xm4-re-release-leak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony is reportedly preparing to re-release its 2020 over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4, at a lower price point, according to a recent leak. The refreshed variant, named the WH-1000XM4C, will include new colors like Platinum Silver, Black, and Lavender, which were not available in the initial release. Despite featuring largely unchanged hardware, the updated headphones will have a slightly shorter battery life of 34 hours, compared to the original 38-hour rating. The re-release comes at a more affordable price, with estimates suggesting that the headphones could sell for around $250 in the US market. This would be significantly lower than the current flagship model, the WH-1000XM6, which starts at around $450. Sony is expected to launch the refreshed headphones on September 7, giving consumers a budget-friendly option for those who previously owned the original model.",
  "summary": "A new leak has spilled the beans on an interesting move from Sony, as the company is preparing to re-launch its 2020 over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Leak spills the beans on the Sony WH-1000XM4 revival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/leak-spills-the-beans-on-the-sony-wh-1000xm4-revival",
        "published": "2026-08-07T14:46:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Sony WH-1000XM4C leak hints at a cheaper take on the iconic XM4, and it’s coming soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sony-wh-1000xm4c-leak-hints-at-a-cheaper-take-on-the-iconic-xm4-and",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:42:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}