Sonos Ace review

The Sonos Ace is a strong commuter headphone with a home-theater bonus. Its Active Noise Cancellation uses an array of microphones and adapts to fit and surroundings, and Aware mode lets outside sound in when needed. Sonos documents up to 30 hours of listening or talk time with ANC on, rapid charging, and wear detection. Lossless audio works over Bluetooth or USB-C, the USB-C cable also handles wired listening, and a 3.5 mm cable covers older sources. Calls get beamforming microphones, sidetone so you can hear yourself, and mesh over the mics to cut wind noise. Bluetooth multipoint keeps two devices paired at once. Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head tracking is there for movies, and owners of a Sonos soundbar can send TV audio to the headphones. At $349 it sits between the value and flagship tiers, and Sonos now sells an Ace Ultra at $449 above it.

Who it is for

Sonos home owners who also want noise cancelling for the commute.

Price

$349 at Sonos US.

Sonos Ace $349
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Active Noise Cancellation that adapts to fit and surroundings
• Lossless audio over Bluetooth or USB-C
• Up to 30 hours with ANC on, plus rapid charging
• Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head tracking
• Bluetooth multipoint and wear detection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lossless audio over Bluetooth or USB-C
• Strength: Beamforming mics with sidetone for calls
• Strength: Works with Apple and Android out of the box
• Weakness: Sonos now also sells the pricier Ace Ultra at $449
• Weakness: Best extras depend on owning a Sonos soundbar
• Weakness: $349 is above Sennheiser and the Bose QC on sale

Key facts

• Battery: Up to 30 hours with ANC
• Wired: USB-C and 3.5 mm
• Spatial audio: Dolby Atmos, head tracking
• Multipoint: Yes, two devices
• Price: $349

Where it ranks

Sonos Ace is No. 6 in our Best Noise Cancelling Headphones verdict and No. 6 in Best Wireless Headphones.