Sonos Ace
Moondrop Edge
What Buyers Say
Sonos Ace
The Sonos Ace headphones receive largely positive feedback, praised for their excellent sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Users particularly appreciate the seamless integration with Sonos soundbars for TV audio swapping, though some note the high price and limited app customization. A few criticisms include mediocre bass, occasional Bluetooth issues, and a bulky case, but overall sentiment is favorable.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Seamless Sonos integration
- Long battery life
Cons
- Expensive price
- Limited app customization
- Mediocre bass
- Occasional Bluetooth issues
- Bulky carrying case
Moondrop Edge
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
Scores
Specifications
| Sonos Ace | Moondrop Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | aluminum alloy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | world-class | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | MOONDROP APP |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sonos app | MOONDROP APP |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sonos Ace
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Moondrop Edge offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
