Sony has introduced the WH-1000XM4C, an updated version of its WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones, alongside the more affordable WH-CH730N and WH-CH530. The XM4C retains active noise cancellation while adding a new sound tuning and new color options.
The WH-1000XM4C uses 40 mm drivers and supports LDAC, DSEE Extreme and Hi-Res Audio. It also offers a 10-band equalizer and is rated for up to 27 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. Color options include lavender, black and platinum silver.
Below it, the WH-CH730N is a lightweight over-ear model offered in pink, blue, black and beige. Sony lists up to 50 hours of battery life with ANC active, while a three-minute charge is said to provide one hour of listening. The headphones also include LE Audio and Precise Voice Pickup for calls.
The compact on-ear WH-CH530 is rated for up to 55 hours of playback and comes in cobalt, mint, pink, white and black. It supports customizable EQ settings, fast charging and AI-based noise reduction for calls.
Romanian retailer eMAG has listed the WH-1000XM4C for preorder at 1299.99 lei, the WH-CH730N at 649.99 lei and the WH-CH530 at 309.99 lei. Sony’s wider international availability and pricing for the three models were not detailed in the supplied information.
