Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Sonos Ace Ultra worth it?
Yes — if you have a Sonos soundbar.
They sound rich and full, with deep, controlled bass, and are excellent for films in Dolby Atmos. With a Sonos soundbar you can move the TV sound to them with a tap. Noise cancelling is much better than the first Ace, battery is about 35 hours, the battery can be replaced, and they're comfortable. For music alone the Sony and B&W sound more detailed, they don't fold flat into a small case, and at 322g they're heavy.
100%of 1 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Rich sound and excellent Dolby Atmos for films
- Sends the TV sound from a Sonos soundbar
- About 35 hours, with a replaceable battery
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What owners say
Only one verified owner so far, who likes the sound and comfort for the price.
Good to know
- For music, several rivals at this price sound more detailed.
- They don't fold up, and the case feels cheaper than the headphones.
- Calls are good but not class-leading.
- Heavy at 322g.
From 1 buyer ratings at Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Great sound and comfortMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 1 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You have a Sonos Arc, Beam or Ray and watch late at night.
- You watch a lot of films on your phone or tablet.
- You want comfortable headphones with strong noise cancelling.
Skip it if…
- You only listen to music: the Sony XM6 or B&W Px7 S3 sound more detailed.
- You want them to fold small for travel.
More on the Sonos Ace Ultra
How we reached this verdict
TechRadar gives them 4.5 stars: far more musical than the first Ace, excellent Dolby Atmos, much better noise cancelling and a full feature set, though rivals offer more detail and they don't fold fully. What Hi-Fi and Expert Reviews give four stars, praising the powerful, rich sound, the Sonos integration and the comfort; What Hi-Fi says better-sounding pairs exist at the price and calls aren't class-leading.
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: What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, Expert Reviews, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide