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Sony WH-1000XM4C (Black, M4 2nd Gen)

Model: WH-1000XM4C/B · US configuration

Black Sony WH-1000XM4C over-ear headphones shown alone at a side-front angle
Sony manufacturer reference image · black WH-1000XM4C; image page is Sony Germany

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The black U.S. WH-1000XM4C is a distinct 2026 M4 2nd Gen over-ear ANC headphone based on, but not the same retail model as, the original WH-1000XM4. Sony documents Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint, powered cable ANC and passive 3.5 mm playback with the headset off. Published runtime depends on codec and connection: AAC/SBC Bluetooth ANC is rated up to 27 hours, LDAC ANC up to 20 hours, and powered cable ANC up to 19 hours.

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  • A documented candidate for someone seeking Bluetooth ANC with multipoint, powered 3.5 mm ANC, and a separate passive cable fallback when the headset is off.

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  • Sony's detailed manual rates Bluetooth ANC at up to 27 hours with AAC/SBC but 20 with LDAC, and powered cable ANC at up to 19 hours. Passive cable playback has no published duration and no ANC. The current rating is shorter than the original XM4's 30-hour Bluetooth ANC and 22-hour powered-cable ANC specifications.
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