Sony launches WH-1000XM4C second-gen headphones at $299.99

Sony has released the WH-1000XM4C, a second generation of its XM4 headphones, with the same QN1 noise-cancelling processor, a 10-band equalizer and 27 hours of battery life. They cost $299.99, well below the $459.99 flagship WH-1000XM6.

• WH-1000XM4C priced at $299.99 vs $459.99 for WH-1000XM6
• Battery life is 27 hours, down from 30 on the original XM4
• Equalizer upgraded from 5 to 10 bands with a gaming preset
• ANC unchanged: QN1 processor and four microphones