Sonos Ace
Exact average 82.0 · 13 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Image: Sonos16 professional reviewers tested the Sonos Ace, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and noise cancelling. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by The Disconnekt, T3, CNET and 13 more
The catch: The case is poor and Sonos integration is limited.
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What 16 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100The Disconnekt
The reviewer is thrilled with the comfort, sound and noise cancelling and recommends the headphones to anyone, not just Sonos owners.
Read The Disconnekt review - 95T3
Lives up to the hype with superb comfort, design, ANC and battery life, whether or not you use Sonos.
Read T3 review - 85CNET
Excellent sound, noise cancelling and comfort make these a top headphone, especially for Sonos owners.
Read CNET review - 85Engadget
Engadget calls it an impressive but unfinished debut, with excellent sound and a handy soundbar audio swap.
Read Engadget review - 82ZDNET
Long-term use shows they have matured with updates and are great for Sonos soundbar owners wanting private TV listening.
Read ZDNET review - 80Expert Reviews
Accomplished with great controls and Sonos integration, but too expensive for its good-not-great sound and fit-sensitive ANC.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80Trusted Reviews
A mostly successful first headphone with great comfort, but ANC and sound are bested by Bose and Sony.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80TechRadar
Fantastic for Dolby Atmos movies but only good with music, and comfort suffers for glasses wearers.
Read TechRadar review - 80PCMag
Elegant, great-sounding headphones with effective noise cancelling, held back by pricing and limited Sonos compatibility.
Read PCMag review - 80Android Central
Strong sound, superb ANC and comfortable fit, plus convenient TV audio with the Arc.
Read Android Central review - 74soundguys.com
A brave first step with good ANC and Dolby Atmos support, but the retest rates them only middling for the price.
Read soundguys.com review - 70The Ambient
A disappointing outing for a brand the reviewer loves, with low TV volume, ringing and buggy swapping.
Read The Ambient review - 60What Hi-Fi?
Stylish and easy to use, but sound is bland and outclassed by cheaper rivals.
Read What Hi-Fi? review - 89est.NBC Select
After a year of use, the tester calls these his favourite home headphones for comfort, intuitive controls and balanced sound.
Read NBC Select review - 89est.Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol calls the Ace superb, with top-tier comfort, sound and noise cancelling that compete with Apple and Sony.
Read Gear Patrol review - 83est.Reviewed
Reviewed finds the headphones beautifully made, with good sound and strong noise cancelling that rival Sony and Bose.
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Common questions
Is the Sonos Ace worth it?
Critics are divided: 10 of 16 recommend it. The case is poor and Sonos integration is limited.
Do critics agree about the Sonos Ace?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (What Hi-Fi?) to 100 (The Disconnekt), a spread of 40 points across 16 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Sonos Ace?
Price (11 of 16 reviews), Controls and app (4 of 16 reviews), Case and folding (2 of 16 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sonos Ace?
The Dali IO-8 (critic score 93), top pick, narrowly.