Sonos Ace
Sonos' first pair of headphones are a delight. They look superb, have great sound quality, decent noise canceling, and lengthy battery life to make them a worthy rival to several of the best wireless headphones. They offer unique Sonos features too, but how do they compare to Sony's flagship?
For
- Excellent sound and noise canceling performance
- Attractive design
- Long battery life
- Strong eco credentials
- Integrates with Sonos Arc
Against
- Lacks full integration with Sonos' ecosystem
- Price feels high compared to rivals
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony's flagship headphones have been around since 2022 and have been a top-ranking model in several of our buying guides ever since. They sound superb, and the 30-hour battery life (with ANC) is strong. Everything from the touch controls to the Headphones app is well thought out and seamlessly integrated.
For
- Articulate and engaging sound
- Great control options
- Impressive noise-cancelation
- Long battery life
- Stellar call quality
Against
- Redesign divides opinion
- Gets hot around the ears during longer listening
