EQUIPThe Verge · 2h ago
The Sony WH-1000XM4C bring back a beloved headphone design
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Sony has launched the WH-1000XM4C, a specialized revamp of its 2020 headphone model featuring a foldable design. Executives should evaluate these for frequent travel requirements where compact storage outweighs the incremental technology gains of newer models.
- 01The new XM4C model prioritizes the legacy foldable chassis over current non-folding designs
- 02Product updates remain minimal compared to the original 2020 hardware specifications
- 03Design choices emphasize portability and nostalgia rather than significant internal technological improvements
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When Sony announced the WH-1000XM4C headphones, I was perplexed. A product revamp usually includes at least one or two significant improvements. Or if it's a nostalgia play, it's from a decades-old product and not one that came out in 2020. Beyond a few minor tweaks, though, the XM4C are remarkably similar to their six-year-old namesake, […]