Sonos Ace · Rose Gold Review
Over-ear · 2024
Specdex verdict Sonos's Sonos Ace · Rose Gold lands at 87/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Sonos's Sonos Ace — 2024 over-ear flagship.
Sonos Ace · Rose Gold versus its closest rivals
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Who's the Sonos Ace · Rose Gold for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 82 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
At $449 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 87 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Sonos Ace · Rose Gold.
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2024 |
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