{
  "id": 271516,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:46:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-leak-price-launch-3695933/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent leak has unveiled details about Sony's upcoming WH-1000XM4C headphones, a variant of the discontinued WH-1000XM4 model. The new headphones are expected to share most of the hardware with their predecessor but will have a reduced battery life. Sony plans to launch the WH-1000XM4C early next month in three colors: Black, Silver, and Lavender.\n\nSony's WH-1000XM4 headphones have been highly regarded in the audio world, establishing a benchmark for wireless headphones. Despite being succeeded by newer models, the WH-1000XM4 continues to attract audiophiles due to its exceptional sound quality. It appears that Sony might be bringing back its popular WH-1000XM4 headphones, but not in the conventional way one might expect.\n\nLeaker Roland Quandt was the first to disclose the existence of the rumored WH-1000XM4 revival, referring to it as the WH-1000XM4C. Additional details regarding the headphones' hardware specifications, available colors, release date, and anticipated pricing have now been provided by Dealabs.",
  "summary": "Sony is reportedly resurrecting the classic noise-canceling headphones under a new name.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony's WH-1000XM4C headphones will have reduced battery life",
    "Three colors available: Black, Silver, Lavender",
    "Leak by Roland Quandt reveals details"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-07T15:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}