The Sonos Ace headphones deliver excellent sound quality and effective noise cancellation with a premium design. While the high price and limited launch features are drawbacks, they remain a strong choice for audiophiles invested in the Sonos ecosystem.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent sound quality
- Premium build and design
- Strong integration with Sonos ecosystem
- Intuitive tactile controls
- Top‑notch ANC and transparency
- Spatial audio support
Points of Contention
- Higher price point
- No Wi‑Fi streaming
- Pricey
- No water resistance
- Average ANC
Professional Reviews
9 reviews from 8 critics85 Dua Rashid 2 reviews · avg Gizmodo “I spent some quality time with the Sonos Ace at an NYC event recently and left impressed by its comfort and ANC.”
“I spent some quality time with the Sonos Ace at an NYC event recently and left impressed by its comfort and ANC.”
All 2 Dua Rashid reviews, aggregated above
“I spent some quality time with the Sonos Ace at an NYC event recently and left impressed by its comfort and ANC.”
“All in all, I find the $450 tag on the Ace too high.”
“Incredible comfort, simplicity, and sound make us wish the Sonos Ace were fully integrated into the Sonos ecosystem.”
“The Sonos Ace headphones look elegant, sound fantastic, and deliver high-quality noise cancellation, though they offer less compatibility with other Sonos products than you'd expect.”
“If you're looking for the perfect headphones for travel or work, they are at the top of my current pile.”
“They're my favorite headphones to date for movies, and their integration with Sonos Arc (and more soundbars to come) really pushes that forward.”
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“In my first look at the Ace, I applauded their hardware design and premium feel. And I’ve remained impressed over the course of reviewing them.”
