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Sonos Ace
Noise Isolation / ANC & sound
6.9/ 10
6.9
0.010.0
A 6.9 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top third of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
4.3/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.3
1.05.0
A 4.3 puts its audio quality in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 44 of the 240 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth Version
5.45.326%520%5.218%5.411%
5.4 appears on 11% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Weight
312gAbove average312 g
132 g420 g
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 3 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 30 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.4
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
- USB Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 312g
- Color Options
- Black, soft white
- Foldable
- No
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Features
- Spatial Audio
- Head tracking
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Auto Pause
- Yes
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic, stainless steel
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, PU leather
- Material Headband
- Plastic with memory foam padding, vegan leather
Microphone
- Count
- 8
- Microphone
- Yes
- Type
- 6-mic beamforming array
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
Release
- Date
- June 3, 2024
- Year
- 2024
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byHarley Maranan & Christian ThomasVideo Lead · Editor-at-largeReviewed June 2024
7.4/ 10
RecommendedNoise cancelling8.8
Isolation6.9
Battery life9.4
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity9.0
Design7.0
The verdict
Sonos has made a brave first step into the headphone market with the Sonos Ace. These premium headphones are designed for people who want to bring the immersiveness of a home theater experience wherever they go. However, the Sonos Ace isn't immune from its own share of first-gen fumbles, with room for improvement in regards to sound quality and ANC performance.
✓What we like
✓Premium build quality
✓Dolby Atmos with head tracking
✓aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound
✓Integration with Sonos soundbars
✕What could be better
✕Tight fit for large ears
✕No IP rating
✕Default sound
✕Limited app features
✕Expensive
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sonos AceSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -16.4 |
| 25 | -13.9 |
| 32 | -11.1 |
| 40 | -8.4 |
| 50 | -6.2 |
| 63 | -4.2 |
| 80 | -3.0 |
| 100 | -2.2 |
| 125 | -0.7 |
| 160 | 0.9 |
| 200 | 1.2 |
| 250 | 1.0 |
| 315 | -0.2 |
| 400 | -1.8 |
| 500 | -3.8 |
| 630 | -2.6 |
| 800 | -1.3 |
| 1000 | -0.1 |
| 1250 | -2.0 |
| 1600 | -5.5 |
| 2000 | -0.3 |
| 2500 | 6.2 |
| 3150 | 6.4 |
| 4000 | 3.3 |
| 5000 | 0.8 |
| 6300 | 8.0 |
| 8000 | 3.1 |
| 10000 | -2.9 |
| 12500 | -1.8 |
| 16000 | -12.7 |
| 20000 | -23.0 |
Sonos Ace
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -10.3 |
| 26 | -0.0 |
| 33 | 0.3 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | 0.4 |
| 65 | -0.1 |
| 82 | -0.6 |
| 103 | -0.9 |
| 130 | -1.5 |
| 163 | -2.4 |
| 205 | -3.8 |
| 259 | -6.1 |
| 325 | -8.1 |
| 410 | -4.9 |
| 516 | 0.3 |
| 613 | 3.9 |
| 772 | 6.4 |
| 972 | 9.1 |
| 1220 | 11.8 |
| 1540 | 12.6 |
| 1940 | 10.6 |
| 2440 | 12.9 |
| 3070 | 16.3 |
| 3870 | 18.8 |
| 4870 | 20.4 |
| 6130 | 23.2 |
| 7720 | 25.3 |
| 9720 | 27.0 |
| 12200 | 19.7 |
| 15400 | 23.2 |
| 19400 | 21.7 |
Sonos Ace
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Noise cancelling — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -4.3 |
| 26 | -5.5 |
| 33 | -1.6 |
| 41 | -0.3 |
| 52 | 2.0 |
| 65 | 3.8 |
| 82 | 5.9 |
| 103 | 8.0 |
| 130 | 9.3 |
| 163 | 10.8 |
| 205 | 12.4 |
| 259 | 13.9 |
| 325 | 12.5 |
| 410 | 13.1 |
| 516 | 13.0 |
| 613 | 13.4 |
| 772 | 14.4 |
| 972 | 16.0 |
| 1220 | 9.7 |
| 1540 | 10.8 |
| 1940 | 9.7 |
| 2440 | 11.5 |
| 3070 | 14.9 |
| 3870 | 18.4 |
| 4870 | 20.4 |
| 6130 | 24.5 |
| 7720 | 25.7 |
| 9720 | 26.9 |
| 12200 | 20.0 |
| 15400 | 23.4 |
| 19400 | 21.3 |
Sonos Ace
4.7
3.2
4.2
4.3
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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