Sonos
Sonos Ace
The Sonos Ace lands as a solid mid-range over-ear headphone, built around 30 hours.
64/100
30 hours5.4over-ear
£399best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sonos Ace wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight315 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Battery (ANC on)24 hours
Full charge time3
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.4
Microphone and features
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Wear detection auto pauseYes
More specs
Wear detectionYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSonos Ace vs Bose Bose QuietComfort SC
Sonos AceBose QuietComfort SC
| SonosSonos AceThis page | BoseBose QuietComfort SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 65 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 24 hours |
| Weight | 315 g | 240 gBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery ANC | 24 hours | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sonos Ace right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sonos Ace worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sonos Ace?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort SC?
The Bose QuietComfort SC scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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