Sonos Ace
Sonos
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sonos Ace | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sonos Ace Wireless Active Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, Black, 2-Pack | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | world-class | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sonos app | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sonos Ace
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sonos Ace0.135score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.4x better value for money
Sonos Ace
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
