Sony is finally getting around to releasing the WH-1000XM4, some eight months after the headphones leaked. Reportedly, the WH-1000XM4 will retail for €379.90 in the Eurozone and US$349.00 in the US. It could be upwards of a month before the up-market headphones start shipping, though.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Sony-announces-that-something-exciting-is-coming-your-way-on-August-6.483632.0.html
QuoteMultipoint connectivity is finally heading to Sony's premium headphones also
Yes great!
Quotebut the aptX and aptX HD codecs have been cut.
Noooooo, only sbc for laptops now?
The XM4 adds BT5 which does nothing for audio quality but will add Multipoint connect. Battery life improves about 10 - 12%. Adds speech recognition for assistant. Dropping aptx/hd is understandable but bad nonetheless.
I hope there's more improvements like mics, USB playback, and stored EQ with LDAC. If not, a discounted XM3 will be a far better buy.