Sonos Ace Ultra review: Bose has some real noise-canceling competition
Tom's Guide Verdict The Sonos Ace Ultra are a triumph in active noise cancellation, delivering a 10-microphone array that legitimately gives Bose a run for its money. Featuring redesigned 40mm drivers, subtle structural refinements, a 35-hour battery, and direct Wi-Fi linking into the Sonos home system via Headphone Engine 2, these are an absolute dream for commuters and home theater enthusiasts alike. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict The Sonos Ace Ultra are a triumph in active noise cancellation, delivering a 10-microphone array that legitimately gives Bose a run for its money.
- ▪Featuring redesigned 40mm drivers, subtle structural refinements, a 35-hour battery, and direct Wi-Fi linking into the Sonos home system via Headphone Engine 2, these are an absolute dream for commuters and home theater enthusiasts alike.
- ▪Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The Sonos Ace Ultra are a triumph in active noise cancellation, delivering a 10-microphone array that legitimately gives Bose a run for its money. Featuring redesigned 40mm drivers, subtle structural refinements, a 35-hour battery, and direct Wi-Fi linking into the Sonos home system via Headphone Engine 2, these are an absolute dream for commuters and home theater enthusiasts alike. But at $449, they are a steep investment, and unless you already own Sonos home gear, rivals like Sony and Bose offer similar standalone value for less.
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