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Sonos Ace

$399 · Lossless USB-C / ANC · 2 years old

88

Critic signal

8.1

User score

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Highest praise

Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.

CNET · 89

Most critical

A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.

Headfonia · 74

Audio specialist reviews

89
What Hi-Fi?SpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 89/100 · 24mo ago

88
SoundGuysSpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 88/100 · 24mo ago

87
RTINGSSpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 87/100 · 24mo ago

80
Head-FiSpecialistRead review ↗

“The core sound is appealing, though the feature set is not class-leading.”

Raw score: 80/100 · 24mo ago

74
HeadfoniaSpecialistRead review ↗

“A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.”

Raw score: 74/100 · 24mo ago

Tech publication reviews

89
CNETRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 89/100 · 24mo ago

89
EngadgetRead review ↗

“Excellent tuning, comfort, and feature polish make this an easy shortlist pick.”

Raw score: 89/100 · 24mo ago

88
Tom's GuideRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 88/100 · 24mo ago

87
TechRadarRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sonos Ace, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 87/100 · 24mo ago

Buying verdict

Best value

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Consensus88/100

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Release age2 years old

Recent models usually bring better ANC and codecs, while older headphones can be compelling on sale.

Value signal100/100

A simple score-to-price signal for deal hunting and refurb comparisons.

Audio techLossless USB-C / ANC

Useful for comparing codecs, wireless modes, ANC, and driver approach.

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Highest89
Median88
Lowest74
Reviews9

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