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Sonos Ace — TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater
Sonos

Sonos Ace

TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater

87
/ 100
From $449
VS
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) wins by 5
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Audeze

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ace lands at 87 and Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) at 92. That puts Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Ace if…

  • ✓Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • ✓Great ANC
  • ✓Spatial audio

Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Tuning, detail, and staging

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Sonos Ace

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sonos Ace leads on anc (90 vs 70).

Comfort

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Long-session wearability

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($299 vs $449).

Sonos Ace 87
vs
92 Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Sonos Ace
87
anc 90
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 84
features 92
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Ace versus Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Ace Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Driver
40 mm dynamic
—
Battery
30 h
—
Weight
312 g
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound
—
Type
—
Gaming headset
Variant
—
PS5 Edition
Release year
—
2022

Sonos Ace

Pros
  • +Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • +Great ANC
  • +Spatial audio
Cons
  • −Swap feature only works with Arc/Arc Ultra
  • −Sonos app issues
  • −Heavy

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Sonos Ace vs Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Sonos Ace or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Ace worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Ace delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Is Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $299, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Ace or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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 or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sonos Ace or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Sonos Ace — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.