More than a visual refresh, the new WH-1000XM4 could serve as a cheaper option than Sony's existing pair of over-ear wireless headphones. According to Roland Quandt, the WH-1000XM6 is not the only pair of over-ear wireless headphones that Sony will be refreshing in 2026. Rather than a visual refresh, Quandt believes that these will be an Eco, Lite or Neo-branded version of the WH-1000XM4. Although other details remain unknown for now, the name alone implies that the updated WH-1000XM4 will cost less than the $349 Sony currently charges for the standard WH-1000XM4. Quandt has not indicated when the company will announce this updated pair of WH-1000XM4 headphones, either.