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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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins by 6
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive

93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ace lands at 87 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 6 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…

  • ✓Best comfort in class
  • ✓Excellent ANC
  • ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 90).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 88).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Ultra more score per dollar ($429 vs $449).

Sonos Ace 87
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Score breakdown

Sonos Ace
87
anc 90
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 84
features 92
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Ace versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Ace Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Driver
40 mm dynamic
35 mm dynamic
Battery
▲ 30 h
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Weight
312 g
▲ 253 g
Codecs
aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Pros
  • +Best comfort in class
  • +Excellent ANC
  • +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
  • −Bose app fiddly
  • −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
  • −No LDAC support

FAQ: Sonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Which is better, Sonos Ace or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +

At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.

Does Sonos Ace or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sonos Ace or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 90). ANC strength for commute and travel.