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Sonos Ace · Arctic White — Over-ear · 2024
Sonos

Sonos Ace · Arctic White

Over-ear · 2024

87
/ 100
From $449
VS
Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins by 3
Bose QuietComfort Headphones — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Headphones takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ace · Arctic White lands at 87 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones at 90. That puts Bose QuietComfort Headphones ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Ace · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on sound (90 vs 87).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on anc (88 vs 85).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on comfort (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Headphones more score per dollar ($349 vs $449).

Sonos Ace · Arctic White 87
vs
90 Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Score breakdown

Sonos Ace · Arctic White
87
anc 85
sound 87
comfort 86
battery 82
features 83
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Ace · Arctic White versus Bose QuietComfort Headphones — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Ace · Arctic White Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2024
2023

Sonos Ace · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Sonos Ace · Arctic White vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Which is better, Sonos Ace · Arctic White or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Ace · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Ace · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Ace · Arctic White or Bose QuietComfort Headphones last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Sonos Ace · Arctic White or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — leads on sound (90 vs 87). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sonos Ace · Arctic White or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — leads on anc (88 vs 85). ANC strength for commute and travel.