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Sony WH-1000XM4C vs Sony WH-CH530

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WH-1000XM4C

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WH-CH530

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  • 28 different values
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  • 29 the same
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Biggest differences

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  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 34hB: 55hWH-CH530 is 21 h higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 1hB: 1.5hWH-CH530 is 0.5 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmWH-1000XM4C is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A253g
B150g

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ASony WH-1000XM4C
BSony WH-CH530

General

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Series
1000X4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker press names 1000X series.
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Model numbers
YY30131Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
454873617980610Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact Black model WH1000XM4CB.CE7 product details table, EAN 4548736179806. Applies to this UK/EU Black SKU only, not every color or US bundle.
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Announced
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
Status
Available10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact current Black product has price, delivery and purchase availability. September first availability remains separately sourced.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
Sony WH-1000XM49Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Exact current review explicitly calls WH-1000XM4 its predecessor. This is the revived M4 branch, not a claim that XM6 is its predecessor.26Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-162596Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-1000XM4C an updated version of the WH-1000XM4 and calls the XM4 its predecessor.
Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$299.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US September 7, 2026 manufacturer launch release states suggested retail price USD 299.99.
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
GB, FR, US3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US maker launch release offers the M4 2nd Gen through Sony Electronics and authorized US dealers.10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact WH1000XM4CB.CE7 current UK listing and delivery availability establish GB.11Press releasesony.fr/presscentre/sony-ravive-ses-incontournables-le-wh-1000xm4c-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-cotes-de-ses-best-sellers-milieu-et-entree-de-gammeRead 7 October 2026France price and availability section explicitly offers the current model in September 2026. UK exact retail listing and US Sony announcement separately establish their markets. Not an exhaustive worldwide list.
CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Lavender7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C color list. Hello Kitty collaboration does not change base hardware.
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
Segment
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact product section explicitly comfortable over-ear design.
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same exact maker table Headphone Type Closed.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Folding
Flat and inward4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 storing: rotate both units flat, fold one unit toward headband. Both flat swivel and inward fold proved.
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page 13 explicitly rotate units to flatten.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic13Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_158XM4V2BK/Sony-WH-1000XM4C-Black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current M4 2nd Gen product details explicitly identify dynamic 40 mm drivers. Public indexed product text retrieved. No older WH-1000XM4 driver fact transferred. Independently reproduced actual public indexed Product Highlights under exact M4C Black URL. Live normal curl 403 is not bypassed, legacy XM4 rows excluded.
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Driver size
40mm5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact maker specification cells: 40 mm playback driver. Direct fetch intermittent.
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Powerful 40 mm drivers paragraph explicitly LCP diaphragms, not merely a coating.
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Magnet
Neodymium14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-wh1000xm4c-wireless-bluetooth-noisecancelling-headphones-lavender-10310256.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Lavender technical specifications table, Driver type: Neodymium drivers. Shared M4C hardware, not its pad or diaphragm material.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min4 HzMax40 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 4 Hz to 40 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. Not passive acoustic range.
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Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table A2DP transmission band at LDAC 96 kHz sampling/990 kbps. 44.1 kHz band 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Not acoustic response.
Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 16 ohms at 1 kHz headset off. Powered figure 40 ohms.
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
101dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 101 dB/mW headset off. Powered 106 dB/mW. No older XM 4 value transferred.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119 explicitly dB/mW.
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
Yes24Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C support-linked current Sound Connect page explicitly says smartphone-configured Equalizer carries over to PC without PC app. Actual model EQ independently supported by exact guide and maker sound page. Active Bluetooth route. Generic model-dependent other features are not inherited, passive analog EQ unproved.
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Custom EQ bands
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Fine-tune paragraph explicitly 10-band equalizer.
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
EQ presets
Hard, Soft, Heavy, Clear, Game9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model measured EQ chart tabs in public article data name these five presets. Regional Apache 207 future profile excluded.
Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 About 360 Reality Audio, supported service/content required.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 ANC and noise-canceling chapter.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
ANC type
Hybrid4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts pages 14-16 identify external and internal noise-canceling microphones.
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ANC microphones
415Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-1Read 7 October 2026Noise cancellation paragraph explicitly two microphones on each earcup. Four across both earcups. Help Guide parts chapter independently identifies internal and external ANC microphones. This is not the voice microphone count.
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Adaptive ANC
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 automatically adjusts noise cancellation based on detected actions.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 Ambient Sound Control.
No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
Adjustable transparency
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page adjusts ambient mode.
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Conversation detection
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly automatic Speak-to-Chat audio detection and settings.
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Even bass, recessed upper mids from about 1.6 to 3.4 kHz, a dip near 7 kHz and extended upper treble.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements prose and current product chart, Default profile. SoundGuys published method uses B&K 5128 and SoundCheck. Connection, codec and firmware not stated. No numerical deviation from target inferred.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published headphone method: B&K 5128 head and torso simulator, 1704C-102 interface and SoundCheck. Do not infer unreported M4C codec, firmware or connection.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Street and incidental noise are attenuated. Office noise and wind are less effectively suppressed. The review unit also had call crackles and dropouts near three previously paired devices.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current article microphone test section and ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. SoundGuys method uses a calibrated artificial mouth and recorded speech with controlled background noise. Source unit caveat retained. Connection codec and firmware unstated.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published speech method uses calibrated artificial mouth, recorded speech and controlled ideal, background-noise, wind and reverberation conditions.
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth connection chapters plus page 72 analog cable. USB charging is not USB audio.
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table stereo mini plug, TRS audio-only cable confirmed by exact review.
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Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 stereo-mini cable/input-jack diagram.
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Longest included cable
1.2m5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table approximate 1.2 m headphone cable, charging cable not included in EU base.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly cannot listen via USB-C.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly playback with headset off. Built-in voice mic unavailable through supplied cable, smartphone microphone used.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
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None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 104: maximum Bluetooth communication distance approximately 10 m. Varies with obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Maker claim, not a measured range.
10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
Bluetooth
6.05Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LDAC requires compatible host and sound-quality-priority setting.
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports absent LE audio features on this exact model. Future update is speculation, not stored.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly No Auracast. Bluetooth 6.0 alone is not Auracast proof.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 69. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 69 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 42: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair18Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-5Read 7 October 2026Google Fast Pair Android one-tap pairing paragraph and logo. Swift Pair claims for CH730N and CH530 are not transferred to M4C.
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
ASony WH-1000XM4C
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iPhone pairing plus receiving/making calls chapters establish Bluetooth HFP/HSP speech. Printed page 98 computer video-call section selects WH-1000XM4C Hands-Free for both speaker and microphone and explicitly refers to Windows 11 and Mac pairing. Console and analog voice paths excluded.
BSony WH-CH530
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
930mAh19Retailer pagedigitec.ch/en/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-wireless-headphones-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical battery table: 930 mAh. Headset capacity, not an external case or combined packs. Minimum/typical qualification not published. Maker Reference Guide confirms rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion battery but does not publish mAh. No Wh-derived capacity. Independently corroborated by exact Black CE7 RTV Euro AGD table, which explicitly labels 930 mAh nominal. No Wh-derived number.25Retailer pageeuro.com.pl/sluchawki/sony-wh-1000xm4c-anc-nauszne-bluetooth-czarny.bhtmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WH-1000XM4CB.CE7 table explicitly Pojemność nominalna 930 mAh. Published nominal headset battery capacity, corroborates retained Digitec claim, not inferred from 3.441 Wh or 3.7 V.
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Swappable battery
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No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
Batteries included
110Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact model product details: Batteries required 1 x Li-Ion (included). One supplied headset battery assembly, not a claim about internal cell count.
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-1000XM4C
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes27
BluetoothNo34
AnalogYes19
AnalogNo32
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32, table visually checked. AAC/SBC Bluetooth ANC on 27 h and ANC/ambient off 34 h. LDAC ANC on 20 h and off 27 h omitted because codec column absent. Powered analog ANC on 19 h and off 32 h. Call and ambient-only rows excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
BSony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
34h
55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
27h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
34h
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Charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
Full charge time
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 30: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
Quick charge time
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32: 3 minutes charging.
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts chapter buttons and touch sensor, page 26-28 touch operations.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Volume control
Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch swipe up/down. Analog cable uses source-device controls.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 assigns NC/AMB button double-press to Quick Access service. Not universal remapping of every control.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
Wear detection
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 8 plus wearing chapter: music pause/resume and power off based on removal.
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Voice assistant
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-103 Google app Android/Siri iPhone, hold touch panel more than 1 second. No Hey Siri.
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded20Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4cRead 7 October 2026October 5, 2026 current-model review build paragraph explicitly describes padding on both the earpads and headband.
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
Headband material
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Frame material
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Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
Ear cup material
Plastic21Reviewgizmodo.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-review-still-kind-of-goated-2000810045Read 7 October 2026Exact current review identifies matte plastic outer earcups. Internal frame and headband material not inferred.
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Ear pad material
Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current review identifies faux-leather over-ear padding. Polymer chemistry not stated.
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model build section explicitly allows hand removal for cleaning and replacement.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model guide 72 detachable headphone cable. Pads separately proven by current SoundGuys review. Battery assembly remains report-only because the European reference self-repair sentence could not be independently reread during verification. Normal-operation battery swapping is not inferred.9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Build section explicitly allows removing current ear pads by hand for cleaning and replacement.
Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.

Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
253g(8.9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 253 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Exact feature page shows Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos with LDAC high-resolution description.
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
AK8YY301323Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3013/Letter/02-FCC-Authorization-Letter-9381384Read 7 October 2026Public FCC filing metadata identifies full FCC ID AK8YY3013, product code YY3013 and Sony Corporation. Exact maker manual cover maps WH-1000XM4C to YY3013. Original FCC exhibit fetch returned 403, not treated as a read document.
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
Other certifications
360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio section explicitly calls these certified headphones. This is separate from Hi-Res logos and does not prove a bundled paid spatial licence or head tracking.
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In the box

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In the box
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12 headset, analog cable, case and documents. USB-A to USB-C cable supplied only for mainland China, omitted from European base.
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Cables included
ASony WH-1000XM4C
TypeLength (m)Count
Headphone cable1.21
Source5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026One analog cable from guide page 12, published approximate 1.2 m maker length.
BSony WH-CH530
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Carrying case
Hard22Retailer pagegalaxus.de/de/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-kabellos-kopfhoerer-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical accessories table identifies Headphone case: Hard Case. Maker includes one carrying case. No old XM4 case specification transferred.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/183151/sony-headphones-WH1000XM4CB-warranty.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony original Video and Audio Limited Warranty card, page 1, one year from original purchase for Sony or authorized-dealer purchases in the US and Canada. Linked by Abt exact WH1000XM4C/B product Warranty anchor. Scanned card visually read. Not an EU statutory-rights duration.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

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