Sonos Ace

I tried Sonos Ace headphones, and they might convert me to loving to over-ears

Sonos Ace Headphones Review

• Comfort: Lightweight, plush memory foam, vegan leather, adjustable hinge.
• Design: Slim profile, stylish hinge, soft white or black color options.
• Sound Quality: Well-balanced, good bass control, strong mids, customizable EQ.
• Features: 40mm drivers, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, multi-point pairing, Snapdragon Sound, USB-C, 3.5mm, Dolby Atmos, head tracking, physical buttons.
• Battery Life: 30 hours Bluetooth, ~10 hours with Sonos Arc.
• Pros: Seamless device switching, physical buttons, stylish and comfortable.
• Cons: Noise cancellation behind Bose QuietComfort Ultra, discomfort for glasses wearers.

Price: Competitive with high-end models like Bose QuietComfort Ultra and AirPods Max.

Sonos Ace Review: A Top Headphone With Some Small Caveats

Sonos Ace Review: A Top Headphone With Some Small Caveats

Score: 8.5/10

Pros:

• Well-designed and comfortable
• Excellent sound and noise-canceling
• Strong voice-calling performance
• Spatial audio with head-tracking
• USB-C audio
• TV Audio Swap for Sonos users

Cons:

• Quite pricey
• Not Wi-Fi headphones
• TV Audio Swap only works with Arc sound bar (initially glitchy)

Key Points:

• Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones with Wi-Fi chip
• Premium design with memory foam ear pads
• Excellent noise-canceling; comparable to Bose, Sony, AirPods Max
• Supports Bluetooth 5.4, AAC, AptX Adaptive, and AptX Lossless
• Wear-detection sensors and equalizer in Sonos app
• Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and head-tracking
• TV Audio Swap feature for Sonos soundbars
• Solid battery life (30 hours), quick-charge (3 hours from 3-minute charge)
• High-quality sound with good detail and bass
• Notable for Sonos users but limited Wi-Fi functionality

Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?

Sonos Ace Review: Was it Worth It?

Pros:

• Stylish design, excellent comfort
• Good sound quality, ANC, and transparency
• TV Audio Swap: convenient, versatile, supports spatial audio and gaming

Cons:

• TV Audio Swap absent on Android at launch, glitchy handoff
• Beam and Ray soundbars unsupported
• Can't group with Sonos speakers
• Lacks water resistance

Features:

• Physical controls, multipoint Bluetooth, 30-hour battery life
• Premium materials, sustainable packaging
• Balanced audio signature, good EQ options

Drawbacks:

• Feels rushed, incomplete features for Android users
• Requires Sonos Arc soundbar for full functionality
• Occasional bugs with TV Audio Swap

Verdict:

• Promising debut, but needs refinement and broader compatibility.

The Sonos Ace Rock. But Not For The Reasons You’d Assume

Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones Review

• Price: $449
• Features:
  • Noise-Canceling: Comparable to Apple, Bose, Sony
  • Comfort: Highly comfortable, lightweight design
  • Sound Quality: Impressive ANC, custom 40mm drivers, supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery Life: 30 hours
  • Design: Available in black or white, faux leather earcups
  • Controls: Physical buttons, including a unique Content Key for volume and TV audio swap
• Limitations:
  • No Wi-Fi streaming
  • Cannot be grouped with other Sonos speakers
  • TV Audio Swap currently limited to Sonos Arc and iPhones
  • TrueCinema feature not yet available
• Pros:
  • Excellent sound and ANC
  • Superb comfort
  • Easy-to-use physical controls
• Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Limited exclusive features for Sonos users