Sonos Ace
Sonos
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sonos Ace | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | foamed urethane |
| Headband | stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sonos Ace Wireless Active Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, Soft White, 2-Pack | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | world-class | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sonos app | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Sonos Ace
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sonos Ace0.215score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B0.254score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
