At first glance, Sonos Ace feel premium. Even the case looks looks oh so sleek! Plus, the Sonos brand is a palindrome, meaning they read the same backwards and forward and upside down as well, which I think is pretty cool.
The headphones are well-built and offer only two colour options – either black or white. You can connect it to your devices via Bluetooth, or use the included USB-C and 3.5 mm cables. Connecting them to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra was seamless.
Additionally, I love the fact that ear cups can be easily replaced. We had seen this in Dyson OnTrac as well. There are buttons on either earcup, you glide these up or down to manage the volume and a simple press helps you control music playback.
Music and Audio
With 40mm drivers in each ear and eight microphones for noise control and voice clarity, the Sonos Ace doesn’t disappoint. I played Guns N’ Roses’ November Rain and the Marathi hit Tambadi Chambdi, and both sounded equally rich and detailed.
I also watched a few scenes of Bad Sisters, and I loved how realistic the sounds of the sea and wind felt. The Sonos app allows you to tweak bass, treble, and loudness, which really brings out layered audio.
The active noise cancellation works well, and Sonos has done a nice job with the ‘Aware Mode,’ which lets you hear important sounds, like someone calling your name or an announcement at the airport.
Battery life
Sonos claims the Ace offers up to 30 hours of listening time or 24 hours of call time with Aware Mode and noise-cancelling active. In my testing, it held up well through music streaming, OTT viewing, and transcribing audio, lasting comfortably on a single charge.
Verdict
The Sonos Ace carries a premium price tag, but it builds on Sonos’ audio legacy, appealing to a specific audience who values quality. It feels premium, performs well, and has very little to hold against it. If you’re looking for a refined audio experience, the Sonos Ace is definitely worth considering.
