Rank 7 of 8 in Over-ear headphones Sources disagree
Sonos Ace
broadly tested 6 tests from 4 countries · 4 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Sound 75
Noise cancelling 87
Comfort 82
Battery 92
Prices · United Kingdom
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Strengths
- Very good Dolby Atmos film sound, especially paired with a Sonos soundbar (TechRadar)
- Very good sound and very good ANC, sub-scores 9.1 and 9.2 out of 10 (HIFI.DE)
- Battery lasted 32 hours 13 minutes with ANC in testing (SoundGuys)
Weaknesses
- Sound lacks expression, with restrained dynamics; minor software bugs during testing too (What Hi-Fi?)
- Tight fit for large ears, no IP rating, limited app, expensive (SoundGuys)
- Treble not linear enough, voices slightly recessed; at 312 g heavier than average (Clubic)
Tests reviewed
Where the tests disagree.
Each dot is the average test result of one country, converted to 0–100. The further apart the dots, the more it pays to read the individual reports.
Sonos Ace ± 11 pts
Specifications
| Weight | 312 g |
|---|---|
| Battery life (manufacturer) | 30 h with ANC |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, USB-C, Wi-Fi |
| Drivers | 40 mm, dynamic |