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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 30 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Sonos Ace review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Excellent
8.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.4

Sound

20.0%

8.8

Features

10.0%

5.8

Design

8.0%

7.4

Connectivity

6.0%

6.4

Battery

4.0%

7.8

Calls & Controls

Excellent
9.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.4
(880)
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5.0
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4.4
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5.0
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

  • 7.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.9

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 3.8
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.9

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Sonos Ace is a premium pair of wireless over-ear headphones featuring custom-designed 40mm dynamic drivers and eight beamforming microphones for advanced active noise cancellation (ANC) and voice targeting. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint support, lossless audio via USB-C or aptX Lossless, and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head tracking. Main pros include a sleek 312g design with replaceable magnetic vegan-leather ear cushions, an impressive 30-hour battery life with ultra-fast charging (3 hours of playback from 3 minutes), and a unique 'TV Audio Swap' feature for seamless sound transition from compatible Sonos soundbars. However, notable cons include a high premium price point, a bulky non-folding design, and the lack of full Wi-Fi integration with the broader Sonos speaker ecosystem for standard music streaming.

Technical Specifications of Sonos Ace

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.4

Sound

20.0%

8.8

Features

10.0%

5.8

Design

8.0%

7.4

Connectivity

6.0%

6.4

Battery

4.0%

7.8

Calls & Controls

8.5
Sonos Ace has a technical score of 8.51 points, which is higher than that of 98.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
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9.2
Sonos Ace has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than that of 92.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Sonos Ace has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

8.7
Sonos Ace has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 95.4% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sonos Ace supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Sonos Ace uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Sonos Ace uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Sonos Ace reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

8
Sonos Ace has 8 microphones, more microphones than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Sonos Ace does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Sonos Ace supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.4
Sonos Ace uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

20 m
Sonos Ace offers a Bluetooth range of 20 m, higher Bluetooth range than 91.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sonos Ace supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

30 hours
Sonos Ace offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46% of headphones and equal to 10.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

30 hours
Sonos Ace offers battery life with ANC of 30 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 43.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Sonos Ace needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sonos Ace supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

1,060 mAh
Sonos Ace has a battery capacity of 1060 mAh, higher battery capacity than 92.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Sonos
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

312 g
Sonos Ace weighs 312 g, heavier than 84.1% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sonos Ace vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Sonos Ace supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sonos Ace supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Sonos Ace has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Sonos Ace has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Sonos Ace supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sonos Ace supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Sonos Ace supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sonos Ace supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Sonos Ace offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sonos Ace offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Sonos Ace offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sonos Ace offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Sonos Ace includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sonos Ace includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Sonos Ace has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
    When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=10 m

    Sonos Ace has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.20 m vs 10 m
  • Active noise cancellation
    Sonos Ace supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Sonos Ace has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Sonos Ace supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 76.7% higher battery capacity
    Sonos Ace has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,060 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • USB-C charging
    Sonos Ace uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Removable battery
    Sonos Ace has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Sonos Ace has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Sonos Ace can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Sonos Ace offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Sonos Ace has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    Sonos Ace offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Sonos Ace includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Sonos Ace has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Sidetone support
    Sonos Ace supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Sonos Ace supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 7 newer release date
    Sonos Ace was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

Total
Overall
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 43.1% higher weight
    Sonos Ace is heavier than the average headphone (312 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup height
    Sonos Ace has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (56 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Sonos Ace has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sonos Ace has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sonos Ace has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Sonos Ace has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 43.1% higher weight
    Sonos Ace is heavier than the average headphone (312 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Sonos Ace is heavier than the average headphone (312 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.312 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Sonos Ace has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Sonos Ace has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Sonos Ace is more expensive than the average headphone (£290 vs £90).
    Sonos Ace is more expensive than the average headphone (£290 vs £90).£290 vs £90
  • 4 mm tighter earcup height
    Sonos Ace has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (56 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sonos Ace has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (56 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.56 mm vs 60 mm
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Overall
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Sound
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What customers like about Sonos Ace?

  • World-class comfort with plush vegan leather ear cups and lightweight design for all-day wear
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that rivals market leaders like Bose and Sony
  • Seamless 'TV Audio Swap' feature allowing instant audio transfer from compatible Sonos soundbars
  • Premium build quality featuring stainless steel components and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic
  • Strong battery life of approximately 30 hours with a highly effective 3-minute rapid charge for 3 hours of playback
  • Excellent spatial audio and Dolby Atmos performance, especially for movie watching
  • Physical 'Content Key' provides tactile and intuitive control for volume and playback

What customers dislike about Sonos Ace?

  • High retail price makes them less competitive compared to similar flagship models often found on sale
  • Lack of full Wi-Fi integration with the broader Sonos multi-room ecosystem beyond the soundbar swap
  • Bass response can feel thin or 'light' in stock tuning, sometimes requiring EQ adjustments for modern genres
  • The Sonos companion app is often described as limited or buggy, specifically lacking a full graphic EQ
  • No official IP rating for water or sweat resistance, making them risky for intense workouts or rain
  • Headphones do not fold up completely, resulting in a somewhat bulky travel case
  • Occasional reports of ears getting warm or sweaty during extended sessions or in hot environments

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The Sonos Ace Wireless headphones are highlighted as a premium, comfortable option featuring exceptional build quality, outstanding ANC, and a 30-hour battery life. They are particularly strong for travel, with an added, unique TV audio swap feature for existing Sonos users. However, the headphones face criticism for their high price point and lack of a neutral sound profile, along...Read more

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The Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones are a highly impressive first hardware effort from the company, though the launch feels rushed due to several software limitations. On the positive side, the $450 headphones excel in design, build quality, and comfort, offering an elegant aesthetic reminiscent of a mix between the Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000XM5. They feature intuitive...Read more

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The SoundGuys review of the $449 USD Sonos Ace highlights the premium, lightweight headphones as a comfortable "couch king" for home theater, featuring 30-hour battery life, excellent active noise cancellation, and seamless TV Audio Swap. While the sound profile is generally positive, the headset excels with a natural transparency mode and a secure, plush fit. Conversely, the review...Read more

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The Sonos Ace are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones priced at £449 ($449) that offer an understated, sleek design and supreme comfort featuring plush ear cups, pressure-relieving headband foam, and magnetic user-replaceable ear cushions. They deliver outstanding, highly balanced audio quality across multiple genres, near Bose-level active noise cancellation that...Read more

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03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: A Top Headphone With Some Small Caveats

The Sonos Ace headphones ($449) deliver a highly premium audio experience featuring exceptional sound quality, top-tier active noise cancellation (ANC), and clear voice-calling performance that rivals industry leaders like Bose and Sony. Designed with high-end faux leather and magnetic, replaceable memory foam ear pads, the 11-ounce headphones offer a comfortable fit with an...Read more

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wired.com
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review - WIRED

The Sonos Ace marks the audio giant's highly anticipated, premium entry into the wireless over-ear headphone market, matching the $450 price bracket of competitors like the Apple AirPods Max. Boasting an incredibly comfortable 11-ounce design with gentle clamping force, memory foam ear pads, and intuitive tactile button controls, the headphones excel at extended wear, even for users...Read more

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petersaudiojournal.com
28/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: Great for TV, But Not Much Else

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace headphones excel in build quality, extreme comfort for up to 10 hours, and highly effective active noise cancellation that outperforms the Sony XM5. Its exceptional transparency mode allows for natural conversations, and the physical control buttons are highly tactile and responsive. Battery life is excellent at 30 hours per charge, and the ear...Read more

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ecoustics.com
02/11/2024
Sonos Ace Review: The Goldilocks of Over-Ear Wireless Headphones

The Sonos Ace is a premium pair of over-ear wireless headphones retailing at $449, designed to compete directly with high-end models from Apple, Sony, and Bose. Built with a steel headband, a vegan leather-wrapped memory foam underside, and magnetically attached ear pads, it offers excellent build quality and a highly comfortable, spectacle-friendly fit. Sonically, the headphones...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
17/12/2024
Sonos Ace review: A unique, but not brilliant take on ANC headphones

The Sonos Ace marks the brand’s long-awaited entry into the over-ear, noise-canceling headphone market, priced at £449,. On the positive side, it stands out for its sleek design, premium build, and tactile, physical control scheme featuring a sliding "Content Key" rather than finicky touch controls,. Its defining, unique feature is seamless lossless audio integration with the Sonos...Read more

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t3.com
04/06/2024
Sonos Ace review: comfort and quality that crushes the competition

The Sonos Ace represents the audio brand’s first-ever pair of over-ear headphones, entering the high-end market at an initial retail price of $449 / £449. The review highly praises the headphones for their exceptional build and aesthetic, crowning them as the single most comfortable pair of headphones the reviewer has ever worn due to a perfectly judged clamping force and a plush...Read more

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stuff.tv
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace review: great sound and design, but misses the mark

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace delivers an exceptionally comfortable, soft-touch design with hidden hinges and an off-white or black premium finish, paired with excellent sound clarity and elite active noise cancellation (ANC) that excels at blocking environment noise like train commutes. Its dual-device Bluetooth 5.4 support and physical "Content Key" provide highly...Read more

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audiovision.de
12/03/2025
Sonos Ace (Review) - audiovision

The audiovision review of the Sonos Ace headphones delivers a highly positive assessment, awarding them a "Very Good" overall rating for their impressive debut in the wireless market. Priced at 500 Euros, the headphones are heavily praised for their timeless, elegant design blending premium materials like leather, metal, and plastic with an exceptionally comfortable fit free of...Read more

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stereo.de
26/08/2024
Sonos Ace Review: How Good Are the Heritage Brand's First Headphones?

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace marks a highly competent debut into the premium Bluetooth over-ear headphone market, offering top-tier build quality, strong features, and clear, dynamic audio. Reviewers praise its excellent comfort despite its slightly heavier weight (312 grams), its impressive 30-hour battery life with active noise-canceling (ANC), and highly effective...Read more

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heise.de
30/10/2024
Sonos Ace Review | heise online Leaderboards

The Heise review describes the Sonos Ace as a premium-priced (499 Euros) debut, featuring exceptional active noise cancellation, high-quality materials, and a comfortable design with tactile controls. Key, unique functionality includes seamless "TV-Swap" with supported Sonos soundbars for immersive, spatial audio. However, the review highlights drawbacks, including a narrow...Read more

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computerbild.de
08/06/2024
The new Sonos Ace achieves top marks in headphone review

The Sonos Ace marks a highly successful debut in the over-ear headphones market, achieving an excellent overall score of 1.2 ("very good") and placing right at the top of the leaderboards alongside the B&W PX7 S2e. Visually, the headphones stand out with a premium, relatively flat ear cup profile and stainless steel sliders reminiscent of Apple's AirPods Max. In the testing lab, it...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
22/01/2025
Sonos Ace review on kopfhoerer.de", "Sonos Ace tested by kopfhoerer.de

The Sonos Ace is highly praised in this Kopfhoerer.de review as a stellar debut into the premium headphone market, earning a perfect five-star rating. It delivers exceptional, highly balanced sound across all music genres and features an immersive 3D-audio experience with accurate dynamic head tracking. Its standout "unique selling point" is the seamless TV Audio Swap, which allows...Read more

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chip.de
19/09/2024
Sonos Ace Review | CHIP

The Sonos Ace premium over-ear Bluetooth headphones deliver an impressive mix of high-end design, exceptional comfort, and strong overall audio performance, earning a "Very Good" rating from CHIP. Built with high-quality materials including metal headbands and anti-fingerprint matte plastic ear cups, the headphones feature an intuitive design with contrasting inner ear cup colors to...Read more

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hifi.de
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: Headphones Only for Sonos Fans?

Review Summary The Sonos Ace marks the brand's premium entry into the over-ear headphone market, matching established rivals with high-end design, excellent sound quality, and strong Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). It features physical control buttons, a 30-hour battery life with ANC, and 40 mm drivers that deliver a warm, mass-appealing sound profile. The headline feature is "TV...Read more

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blablahightech.fr
11/07/2024
Sonos Ace headphones review: Excellent!", "Sonos Ace review: Excellent headphones!

The Sonos Ace is an impressive debut into the premium headphone market, offering top-tier active noise cancellation (ANC) and an exceptionally lightweight design that ensures lasting comfort. The reviewer notes that its sound signature is neutral and highly balanced, reproducing audio with crystalline highs and controlled, distortion-free bass. Key strengths include its versatile...Read more

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presse-citron.net
06/07/2024
Full review of Sonos's first headphones, the Ace

The Sonos Ace is an impressive premium debut from a brand renowned for multiroom audio, offering an elegant, minimalist design and flawless build quality. Priced at €499, this non-folding headset delivers a balanced, versatile sound signature that excels across genres, featuring deep but controlled bass and crisp, clear highs. Its standout features include a highly effective active...Read more

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cnetfrance.fr
05/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: A Masterstroke for a First Attempt

The Sonos Ace is a premium Bluetooth headset ($499 / 499 €) that successfully enters the high-end audio market with excellent build quality and top-tier active noise cancellation (ANC). Designed with high-quality vegan leather, memory foam earcups, and an stainless steel headband, it offers high-fidelity sound featuring balanced audio and powerful bass. Key benefits include...Read more

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capital.fr
23/08/2024
Sonos Ace Review: A New Ace Among Headphones That Could Be a Game-Changer

The Sonos Ace is the brand's first foray into the high-end Bluetooth headphone market, priced at 499 euros and designed with a minimalist aesthetic reminiscent of the Apple AirPods Max. The review praises its build quality, featuring premium finishes, matte textures, and magnetic detachable ear pads. Technically, it excels in active noise cancellation (ANC) and call quality,...Read more

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maisonadam.ca
04/07/2024
Test - Sonos Ace Bluetooth Headphones - Maison Adam

The Maison Adam review gives the premium, comfortable Sonos Ace headphones a 9.25/10 for build quality, highlighting their robust design and precise adjustment mechanism. Key performance features include rich audio with powerful bass, effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and seamless Dolby Atmos home theater swapping, supported by a 30-hour battery life. Conversely, the review...Read more

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on-mag.fr
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: Ultra-high-tech portable headphones that offer a glimpse into home cinema

The ON-mag review gives the Sonos Ace headphones a highly positive 4.5 out of 5 rating, praising it as a premium, highly advanced first-time entry into the high-end market. The reviewer notes that the device shines with its ultra-minimalist, sleek design and highly resilient build quality. Its standout technological pros include top-tier active noise cancellation (ANC) that easily...Read more

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clubic.com
04/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: A Near-Perfect First Pair of Headphones

The Sonos Ace is a premium Bluetooth over-ear headphone that marks the brand's impressive first entry into the personal audio market, earning an overall score of 9/10. Designed with a minimalist aesthetic reminiscent of Apple's AirPods Max, it features an elegant design with stainless steel extensions, exceptional build quality, and dense, creak-free assembly. In terms of...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
16/08/2024
Sonos Ace Review: A Smashing Entry into the Portable Headphone Market

Review Summary: Sonos Ace The Sonos Ace marks the brand's impressive premium entry into the wireless headphone market, earning a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars. Built with an exceptional level of finish, it features dense plastic shells, comfortable faux-leather ear cushions, and a highly flexible steel headband. Its standout feature is its seamless integration with the Sonos ecosystem,...Read more

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frandroid.com
24/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: Our Full Verdict", "Sonos Ace Test: Our Complete Review

The Sonos Ace is a circum-aural active noise-canceling (ANC) headphone that marks the audio brand's impressive first entry into the Bluetooth market, earning a highly positive 9/10 review score. The review praises its sober design, excellent build quality featuring magnetic replaceable memory foam ear cushions, and an evenly distributed headband pressure that prevents hair from...Read more

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avpasion.com
01/07/2024
Sonos Ace review: The highly anticipated headphones arrive with top-tier sound and noise cancellation

Review Summary of the Sonos Ace The Sonos Ace marks the audio brand’s premium entry into the highly competitive over-ear wireless headphone market, designed to compete directly with flagship models from Sony, Bose, and Apple. On the positive side, these headphones deliver a gorgeous, minimal design with premium comfort, including magnetic, easily replaceable memory foam ear...Read more

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es.wired.com
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Headphones: The Perfect Balance of Sound Quality and Comfort

The Sonos Ace ($450) marks the home-audio brand's premium entry into the wireless headphone market, delivering a sleek, professionally designed aesthetic in black or white matte that mirrors the brand's home speakers. Weighing 310 grams, the headphones are highly praised for their exceptional comfort, lightweight feel, and a gentle clamping force that prevents the strain often...Read more

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elconfidencial.com
07/06/2024
Sonos ACE: people have been waiting years for these headphones and they won't be disappointed

The Sonos Ace headphones deliver a premium, well-balanced sound profile with clear vocals and controlled bass, avoiding the overly exaggerated low-end found in some competing models. Designed with an attractive matte finish and comfortable vegan leather earcups, the 300-gram headset features reliable physical controls, a sliding volume toggle, and magnetically attached ear cushions...Read more

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lavanguardia.com
25/06/2024
Sonos Ace: These Are the Pros and Cons

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace headphones excel in build quality, comfort, and home theater integration, earning a strong 4.5/5 rating. Pros include a sleek, minimalist design featuring magnetic, detachable memory foam ear pads and a weight-distributing headband that prevents fatigue during long listening sessions. They deliver exceptional audio clarity via 40mm drivers and...Read more

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maison-et-domotique.com
20/03/2025
Sonos Ace Headphones Review: Was It Worth the Long Wait?

The Sonos Ace headphones offer a premium, highly comfortable design with excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and a detailed, warm sound signature, featuring practical physical controls. While the TV Audio Swap works well for compatible soundbars, the headphones lack direct Wi-Fi integration for multi-room support, suffer from limited Android app features at launch, and are not...Read more

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igizmo.it
20/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: The Wait Was Worth the Quality

The Sonos Ace headphones, priced at €499, represent a successful entry into the high-end consumer market, delivering a "state-of-the-art" acoustic performance characterized by a balanced, crystalline, and "velvety" sound stage across diverse genres. Key pros include exceptional Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that outperforms competitors like the AirPods Max by maintaining a better...Read more

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libero.it
31/07/2024
Sonos Ace review: Headphones with big ambitions

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace marks the premium multiroom brand's debut into the headphone market with a highly refined, comfortable design that blends aesthetic elements from competitors like Sony and Apple. Weighing 312 grams and featuring plush vegan leather earcups, the headphones offer strong hardware specifications, including physical control buttons, Bluetooth 5.4,...Read more

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macitynet.it
07/06/2024
Sonos Ace Headphones Review: A Great Debut

The Macitynet review highlights the Sonos Ace headphones as a premium, comfortable, and well-designed debut featuring excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), balanced audio, and a 30-hour battery life. While praised for sound and build, the headphones face stiff competition with a high €499 price point and lack native Wi-Fi integration into the wider Sonos ecosystem, functioning...Read more

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andreagaleazzi.com
23/06/2024
SONOS ACE Review: The best headphones I've ever tried!

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace over-ear headphones deliver exceptional sound quality driven by 40mm dynamic drivers, providing crystal-clear highs, powerful bass, and detailed spatial audio with head tracking. Designed for comfort, they feature a lightweight 312-gram frame made of high-quality matte plastic, magnetic memory foam ear cushions that are easily replaceable, and...Read more

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corriere.it
04/06/2024
Sonos Ace review: The most elegant headphones right now

In a review for Corriere della Sera, the Sonos Ace is described as a highly elegant, premium over-ear headphone that directly challenges top contenders like Apple and Sony with its exceptional build quality, comfort, and top-tier Active Noise Cancellation. The device features intuitive controls, a 30-hour battery life, and a unique TV Audio Swap feature that enables spatial audio...Read more

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tg24.sky.it
19/03/2026
Sleek and powerful: we tried Sonos’ new Ace headphones

However, the review outlines specific design trade-offs and functional limitations. On the positive side (Pros), the headphones feature outstanding top-tier sound quality, highly effective noise cancellation, a sleek premium aesthetic, and a lightweight, comfortably padded memory foam and eco-leather archet that remains solid for all-day wear. Conversely (Cons), the review...Read more

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tomshw.it
02/07/2024
Sonos Ace, the near-perfect headphones, especially for watching movies

The Sonos Ace marks the brand's premium debut into the active noise-canceling (ANC) headphone market, priced at €499. The reviewer praises the headphones for their minimalist, ultra-high-quality design and exceptional audio performance, particularly noting the superb reproduction of mid-range frequencies and vocals. A standout feature is the seamless, instant audio handoff from a...Read more

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wired.it
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace, the first headphones from Sonos are a stellar debut

The Sonos Ace wireless over-ear headphones make an impressive debut, earning a high 9/10 review score for their outstanding performance, sleek design, and comfortable build. Weighing 312 grams, they feature high-quality materials including memory foam ear cushions, color-coded ear cups for easy orientation, and hidden extension mechanisms that maintain a clean aesthetic. Equipped...Read more

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maison-et-domotique.com
20/03/2025
Sonos Ace headphones review: was it worth the long wait?", "Sonos Ace review: was it really worth the long wait?

The Sonos Ace headphones offer a premium, comfortable design with excellent active noise cancellation (ANC), a robust 30-hour battery life, and the unique "TV Audio Swap" feature for 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos spatial audio with Sonos soundbars. Pros include intuitive physical controls, high-quality build materials, and an effective "Aware" mode. YouTube· However, the headphones face...Read more

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racunalniske-novice.com
12/07/2024
Review: Sonos Ace - many rivals, but it holds its own decently

The Sonos Ace headphones are described as a premium, visually stunning first-generation effort featuring exceptional comfort, a minimalist design with an aluminum frame, and intuitive physical controls. Despite these design strengths, the review notes drawbacks including a high €499 price tag, underwhelming bass, poor microphone quality, and non-breathable ear pads that cause...Read more

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hifi.nl
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace review: The first headphones from Sonos

The Sonos Ace is a high-end, over-ear wireless noise-canceling headphone priced just under €500 that targets top-tier competitors with its exceptional build quality and features. It features an elegant, minimalist design with hidden internal hinges and magnetically attached ear cushions for easy replacement. The headphone offers reliable physical controls, a 30-hour battery life...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/06/2024
Sonos Ace headphones - Great looks, disappointing sound

The Tweakers review of the Sonos Ace highlights a premium over-ear headphone offering exceptional build quality, luxurious materials, and high-quality active noise cancellation, alongside a seamless "TV Audio Swap" feature for instant audio handover from a Sonos Arc. Despite the comfortable design, the review concludes the $499 device lacks the expected, high-end audio performance...Read more

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iculture.nl
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace Review: How Good Is Sonos' First Pair of Headphones?", "Sonos Ace Review: Do Sonos' First Headphones Live Up to the Hype?

Sonos Ace Review Summary The Sonos Ace marks the brand's minimalist and stylish entry into the premium headphones market, offering a comfortable over-ear design with physical buttons and an elegant recycled vilt storage case. Priced at €499, it aims to compete with high-end models from Apple, Sony, and Bose by including a 30-hour battery life with rapid charging capabilities. A...Read more

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gadgetgear.nl
01/06/2024
The Sonos Ace headset didn't quite ace it

The GadgetGear.nl review finds the Sonos Ace to be a well-designed, high-quality Bluetooth headset that falls just short of top-tier performance given its premium €449 price point. Key pros include exceptional, seamless integration with the Sonos Arc soundbar for a superior private cinema experience, alongside comfortable, premium construction and good sound. However, the review...Read more

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icreatemagazine.nl
03/06/2024
Sonos Ace review: better than the AirPods Max?

The Sonos Ace marks the brand's successful entry into the headphone market, blending design cues from both the Apple AirPods Max and the Sony WH-1000XM5. Weighing a relatively light 312 grams, these headphones offer exceptional long-term wearing comfort, featuring a flexible plastic headband, a modern visual design, and magnetic ear cushions. The sound profile is highly balanced and...Read more

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fwd.nl
06/07/2024
Sonos Ace Review: How Do Sonos' First Headphones Hold Up?", "Sonos Ace Review: What Is Sonos' First Pair of Headphones Like?

The Sonos Ace is a premium €499 wireless over-ear headphone that marks Sonos's first entry into the personal audio market. It is highly praised for its exceptionally sleek and premium design, excellent build quality, and outstanding comfort during long listening sessions. The headphones deliver impressive active noise cancellation (ANC) and a highly effective "Aware" ambient mode....Read more

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