Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones

Sony has brought back its acclaimed 2020 WH-1000XM4 headphones under the new WH-1000XM4C name, keeping the same compact folding design and overall look. The refreshed model includes minor improvements and a new lavender color option while revisiting a product that remained popular for years for its sound quality and noise cancellation.

The relaunch suggests Sony sees ongoing demand for the XM4’s smaller, foldable design, especially after moving away from it with the XM5. It also reflects a broader trend of companies reviving proven hardware designs with modest updates rather than relying solely on full redesigns.