Are the Sonos Ace still worth it in 2026?
A report from Zdnet says the Sonos Ace will appeal most to Sonos fans who need a private TV-watching solution in their home. The headphones were released in mid-2024 and received a major software update for their first birthday that addressed the biggest early complaints.
Zdnet highlights the Ace's thoughtful design and immense comfort: they are described as good-looking with clean lines and slimmer earcups, and include a Content Key placed on the back of the right earcup. The review says the Ace are lighter than Apple's AirPods Max, offer a more relaxed clamping force than Sony's WH-1000XM6, and have wider earcups than Bose's QuietComfort Ultra 2.
Sonos' sound tuning is characterized as vibrant and dynamic, with prominent bass and treble and Dolby Atmos compatibility that improves object imaging for movies and TV.