Sonos Ace
Sonos
80 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH
Audio-Technica
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sonos Ace
78 out of 100 high confidence 201 reviews
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
Sound quality 45
Noise cancellation 30
Comfort 25
Sonos integration 20
Battery life 15
Price 12
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sonos Ace | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | almohadillas acolchadas |
| Headband | Stainless steel | diadema acolchada |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | world-class | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sonos 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)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sonos Ace
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
