Sonos Ace
Sonos
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
