Reviewer consensus

Sonos Ace

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From 129 videos by 105 reviewers

Reviewers rate the Sonos Ace highest on bluetooth and connectivity and lowest on the companion app.

Counted from 105 reviewers across 129 videos. One reviewer counts once per topic, so these measure how many people agreed — not how loudly.

We have not tested this product. Every number is a count of independent reviewers, and links to the second they said it. No affiliate links and no payment from any brand mentioned.

Looking for the downsides? Every problem 105 reviewers raised with the Sonos Ace, in their words.

All 13 topics at a glance

Every topic at least 8 reviewers discussed. Percentages are the share who rated it positively. Pick one to jump to the evidence.

TopicLiked itComplaints
Bluetooth and connectivity81% 42 of 527 objected
Battery life80% 20 of 255 objected
Microphone quality on calls78% 7 of 92 objected
Noise cancellation77% 43 of 569 objected
Transparency mode75% 18 of 246 objected
Design and build quality70% 44 of 6313 objected
Spatial audio65% 11 of 176 objected
The on-ear controls65% 11 of 174 objected
Comfort and fit63% 45 of 7119 objected
Price and value63% 19 of 3010 objected
Sound quality58% 43 of 7424 objected
The carrying case41% 13 of 3217 objected
The companion app12% 3 of 2420 objected

Topic by topic

Every topic at least 8 reviewers discussed, grouped by how it landed. Each one opens to the quotes behind it.

What reviewers praised

Topics at least 70% of them rated positively.

Bluetooth and connectivity

42 of 52 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Marques Brownlee
“when you're home you can connect the headphones straight to the speakers and then you can quickly swap between the arc speaker and the headphones with a single tap of the content button... you can swap back and forth between watching TV…”
Marques Brownlee · Jun 2024
Sonos Ace Headphones: You Had One Job!
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“the TV audio swap feature that tosses playback from the Sonos Arc soundbar to the Ace for Dolby Atmos listening when you're watching a movie or show at home works really well.”

Tom’s Guide · Jun 2024 · 3:28 →

“And there's some special features like audio swap where if you're watching a movie on your Sonos Arc, you can send that audio to the headphones.”

Stephen Robles · Jun 2024 · 0:19 →

and 24 more with something to say here

Battery life

20 of 25 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Geekyranjit
“Battery life is actually no longer an issue and I think so I should just cut off this point in headphone reviews because all of them are actually very very good.”
Geekyranjit · Oct 2024
Sonos Ace Review - Best Premium Headphones in the Market?
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“You get 30 hours of battery life compared to 20 hours on the AirPods Max and in my experience the Ace's standby battery drain is much better, my AirPods Max just constantly seem to be out of juice.”

6 Months Later · Dec 2024 · 5:49 →

“The Sonos Ace offers 30 hours of playback time with Bluetooth and ANC turned on. In comparison, the XM5s also offer 30 hours, but the Bose quiet comfort ultra headphones offers 24 hours.”

Kevin The Tech Ninja · Jul 2024 · 3:14 →

and 7 more with something to say here

Microphone quality on calls

7 of 9 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Sonos
“Ace has eight microphones on it. They all need to be perfectly situated and also covered to make sure that you're getting studio quality calls, that you're getting an a great aware mode, that you're getting great noise-cancelling mode.”
Sonos · Jun 2025
Making of Sonos Ace
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“Call quality on the Sonos Ace is amazing, the microphones use beamforming technology to target your voice and suppress background noise.”

SuperSaf · Jun 2024 · 5:21 →

“And when it comes to telephone calls, they work fantastically... because you can hear yourself very well...”

Mark Ellis Reviews · Jun 2024 · 10:22 →

and 2 more with something to say here

Noise cancellation

43 of 56 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by RTINGS Audio
“If you're looking to play with the big boys in 2024, you need to have noise cancelling. Well, this can be daunting, especially for a manufacturer with no prior experience in headphones, Sonos pulls it off.”
RTINGS Audio · Jul 2024
Sonos Ace Review – Over-Hyped Or Just Right?
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“So, judging these purely as wireless noise-cancelling headphones, I think they hold their own against the competition. If you're already in that Sonos ecosystem, these are a no-brainer.”

CRUTCHFIELD · Jun 2024 · 5:52 →

“I'm going to use this button to toggle the ANC and see if the hum from this big electrical transformer in this industrial building turns off. I'm in a void. It's absolutely gone.”

ShortCircuit · Jun 2024 · 4:41 →

and 24 more with something to say here

Transparency mode

18 of 24 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Joe Reviews
“In this mode, ambient noise is let in so you can hear your surroundings. This allows you to listen to music or watch a show and still hear if something is calling for you or any other thing you might want to be alert to.”
Joe Reviews · Jun 2024
Sonos Ace - Setup & Review!
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“Transparency mode, wear mode, or whatever you want to call it is for the first time in my opinion actually usable for listening to music while also letting through any and all sounds you want coming through.”

Get There Faster · Jun 2024 · 0:54 →

“Apple's AirPods Max do this feature so well that sometimes you forget you're wearing headphones in the first place. And now Sonos has come the closest to matching that same sensation.”

The Verge · Jun 2024 · 5:34 →

and 7 more with something to say here

Where they were split

Opinion divided — worth reading both sides before buying.

Design and build quality

44 of 63 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by TC Acoustic
“The design is sleek and modern with premium materials you can feel. The ear cups use memory foam cushions that mould around your ears without making it feel tight or heavy.”
TC Acoustic · Jun 2025
Why the Sonos Ace is a Game Changer | Sonos Ace Review
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“The Sonos Ace headphones are officially here and they're easily one of the best new headphones to hit the market. Although they certainly aren't cheap.”

CNET · Jun 2024 · 0:01 →

“thanks to the minimal design they jump right off the screen immediately giving an elevated premium headset appearance”

Andrew Bond · Jun 2024 · 1:19 →

and 27 more with something to say here

Spatial audio

11 of 17 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by MacRumors
“Now, one of the bigger selling points for these two specific pairs of headphones compared to others is that they both have an ability to have very little latency and an easy way to connect to your TV. However, they both require additional…”
MacRumors · Jun 2024
Sonos Ace HONEST Review and Comparison to AirPods Max!
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“Spatial audio, they both support spatial audio they do it very well, both of them, head tracking they do it very well, no problem over there.”

KwasiTechSpace · Jun 2024 · 2:56 →

“The one standout feature that the Sonos Ace has over the QC Ultra is true Dolby Atmos support for that spatial audio”

RecordingNOW · May 2025 · 2:50 →

and 3 more with something to say here

The on-ear controls

11 of 17 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Smart Home Sounds
“I'm really glad that Sonos went for physical buttons on these headphones and they're ergonomically placed, easy to find and quick to learn.”
Smart Home Sounds · Jun 2024
Sonos Ace Review: We're Surprised!
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“I have to say the Sonos Ace I have to and here and this is the one reason why right there that would be the only that is the deciding uh the decider for me as far as wow what would take these over the S2Es button controls.”

RonOnTech · Jul 2024 · 24:10 →

“Sonos nailed the physical controls with the content key asterisk slide up down volume”

Audio Lab Pro · Mar 2026 · 1:35 →

and 4 more with something to say here

Comfort and fit

45 of 71 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by Pete Matheson
“...the lightweight materials used for the Sonos Ace with this thin but kind of stretchy cushioned headband all make the Sonos Ace the much more comfortable pair to wear for, you know, extended periods of time.”
Pete Matheson · Jun 2024
I Bought the Sonos Ace (Review)
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“the first thing that I noticed was how comfortable they are. I mean, they are not a big ear cup by any shape by any shape form or whatever the imagination, but they encompassed my ears quite nicely.”

Jason T Lewis · Oct 2024 · 1:24 →

and 30 more with something to say here

Price and value

19 of 30 reviewers who discussed it liked it

Sonos Ace review by 9to5Mac
“my final take is going to be that these headphones are going to be I guess the new king of this kind of price category because right now the AirPods Max it's a 3 almost 4 year old kind of pair of headphones, they are still overpriced in my…”
9to5Mac · Jun 2024
Sonos Ace: InDepth Testing, Sound, Mics, ANC, Aware Mode & More!
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“So while the Sonos Ace is on the expensive side, it's still cheaper than its main competitor, the Apple AirPods Max, even though it's a newer product.”

Tech Pendulum · Jun 2024 · 0:56 →

“I hope that you watched our video on how the Sonos Ace headphones beat the premium AirPods Max with its new features and affordable price.”

OASTHAR · Jun 2024 · 0:05 →

and 5 more with something to say here

What they complained about

Fewer than half rated these positively.

The carrying case

17 of 32 reviewers who discussed it had a problem with it

Sonos Ace review by Phones And Drones
“unfortunately it has this chunky zipper though to actually try to open and close it and you can see just the struggle and how difficult it is to actually be able to open and close it”
Phones And Drones · Apr 2026
Sonos Ace Headphones Unboxing & First Impressions (2026) – Worth the Hype?!
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“it honestly feels kind of disposable because it's made out of that same felt material and it's so lightweight and it just it feels really cheap.”

Jesse Chen · Aug 2024 · 7:12 →

“Instead, you just get the blob carrying case and a USB charging cable.”

Scientific Audiophile · Jun 2024 · 5:11 →

and 10 more with something to say here

The companion app

20 of 24 reviewers who discussed it had a problem with it

Sonos Ace review by Jon Sine
“the app to control them is still a mess and there are some features missing they promised updates, let's see.”
Jon Sine · Jun 2024
SONOS ACE Headphones Sound Quality Review
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“the EQ is pretty bare bones and there's not too many settings to adjust in the first place.”

Jimmy Tries World · Jun 2024 · 3:47 →

“The EQ of this is literally not existent, all you can do is base and treble and that's it.”

Fredo Heavy · Jul 2024 · 11:11 →

and 15 more with something to say here

All 13 topics at a glance

Who this is counted from

Thumbnails open each reviewer's video on YouTube.

How this is counted. One reviewer, one vote per topic — a reviewer who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight reviewers discussed it.

No affiliate links, no sponsorship, and no payment from any brand mentioned. Updated September 2026.

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