Trusted Reviews90
A more convincing second attempt that is balanced, detailed and well featured, and cheaper than the original.
Sonos Ace Ultra
6 expert reviews#12 of 20 noise-cancelling headphones
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Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Sonos Ace Ultra, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: noise cancelling and sound quality. Most common complaint: controls and app.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, TechRadar, Engadget and 3 more
The catch: Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose, and best features need other Sonos gear.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 6 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Sonos Ace Ultra?
TechRadar90
More musical, more feature-rich and much improved, with strong noise cancelling.
Engadget87
What the original Ace should have been, with better sound and ANC and genuine integration into a Sonos system.
Expert Reviews80
A conservative but substantial upgrade with weightier sound, excellent noise cancelling and great comfort.
ZDNET80
A refined successor that is a great pair of Bluetooth headphones even without a Sonos setup, with effective ANC and a comfortable design.
The Verge80
Better sound, ANC and Wi-Fi integration finally make these worthy Sonos headphones, and they are very comfortable.
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What critics praise most
Noise cancelling5 of 6
Sound quality5 of 6
Comfort4 of 6
What critics dislike most
Controls and app2 of 6
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Is the Sonos Ace Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose, and best features need other Sonos gear.
Do critics agree about the Sonos Ace Ultra?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Sonos Ace Ultra?
Controls and app (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sonos Ace Ultra?
The Dali IO-8 (critic score 92), top pick, narrowly.