Sonos Ace

Model

Ace

Brand

Sonos

Wireless Technology

Bluetooth

🎧 Key Features & Build • Design & Comfort Sleek, metal‑accented minimalist build with a padded headband and vegan memory‑foam ear cushions. The hinge‑free design prevents hair pulling, and despite being a bit heavier than some rivals, they’re praised for comfort over long listening sessions . • Controls & Sensors Three tactile buttons on the earcups control power/Bluetooth, ANC/Aware mode/voice, and a Content Key for play/pause, volume, and track skipping. Proximity sensors auto-pause when removed . ⸻ Audio Quality • Sound Signature A V-shaped tuning with solid bass and crisp treble; excels in midrange—ideal for vocals, podcasts, and audiobooks. Some find bass slightly overboosted or muddy at high volumes (). • Spatial Audio Supports Dolby Atmos (via Bluetooth) and includes dynamic head-tracking for more immersive audio . ⸻ Noise Cancellation & Awareness • Active Noise Cancellation Considered “world-class,” effectively silencing mid/high-frequency noise, though some report low-frequency rumbles still breakthrough . • Aware Mode (Transparency) Excellent ambient-awareness mode—natural, clear, and seamless . ⸻ Battery & Connectivity • Battery Life Up to 30 hrs with ANC activated, more when it’s off. Fast-charge: 3 hours playback from just a 3-minute charge . • Wireless & Wired Options Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive & aptX Lossless; supports multipoint connection. Includes USB‑C (charge and wired audio) and USB‑C–to–3.5 mm cable . • Wi‑Fi Only for TV‑Swap No Wi‑Fi streaming for music. The sole Wi‑Fi use: swapping TV audio from compatible Sonos soundbars (Arc, Beam, Ray) to the Ace  . ⸻ Sonos Ecosystem Integration • TV‑Audio Swap Seamlessly swap audio from a Sonos Arc, Beam, Ray (plus Arc Ultra) to the Ace with one tap—perfect for late-night TV viewing  . • Limitations Noted No direct streaming from Sonos speakers or app—Ace functions as a Bluetooth device for general audio. Many users disappointed by the lack of fuller ecosystem integration .