Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks

<figure> <img alt="A photo of Sony’s WH-1000XM4, the best noise-canceling headphones for most people, resting on a table." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/21699857/IMG_0620-1.0.jpeg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Following the release of its premium and very expensive <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/933168/sony-1000x-collexion-review">$650 The Collexion headphones</a> in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21356313/sony-1000xm4-noise-canceling-headphones-review-price-specs-features">six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones</a> that will feature similar performance and specs as the original but at a lower price point, <a href="https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/sony-preparerait-un-wh-1000xm4c-la-variante-du-casque-wh-1000xm4-quon-na-pas-vu-venir-61648">according to reliable leaker billbil-kun</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The WH-1000XM4C are expected to launch in early September 2026 in black, silver, and lavender color options for &euro;249.99 or &pound;219.99, which is around $289 to $297 after currency conversion.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/976735/sony-wireless-headphones-anc-wh-1000xm4c-leak">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>