Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Get the Sony XM6. Quieter, more detailed with music, fold small and cost less. The Sonos Ace Ultra only make sense if a Sonos soundbar sits under your TV.
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Which one is for you?
Sonos Ace Ultra
A Sonos soundbar, lots of films, a replaceable battery? The Ace Ultra.
Is the Sonos Ace Ultra worth it?Key differences
Music sound
Noise cancelling
TV with a Sonos soundbar
Battery
Weight and folding
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Sonos Ace Ultra
100%of 1 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only one verified owner so far, who likes the sound and comfort for the price.
- Great sound and comfort
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Sony XM6
91%of 538 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the sound, the noise cancelling and the comfort. The most common complaint is a tight fit with small ear cups.
- Great, detailed sound
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Comfortable for long wear
- Tight fit: clamps hard, small ear cups, hot ears
- Sound not as good as hoped for the price
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Sonos Ace Ultra: 1 verified buyer ratings at Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Sony XM6: 538 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France), Costco (Canada) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.