They’re pretty good for music and podcasts, too
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Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
Audiobooks are a large part of my life.
Sonos Ace.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
How could I resist?
That said, you would never mistake one for the other.
That makes them super easy to use.
The controls on the Sonos Ace are easy to access and use.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
The one control that was immediately obvious was the Play/Pause function.
You actually have to press the slider to stop and start whatever you’re listening to.
you’re able to also press the button to move forward and back or to answer calls.
The felt storage case for the Sonos Acce includes a magnetic pocket for the charging cable.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
Otherwise, sliding the button up or down adjusts the volume.
The Nose Control button does what it says.
you’ve got the option to activate Noise Cancelling and Aware mode or turn those features off completely.
The app is passable, but not necessary for a great experience with the Sonos Ace.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
There are notouchcontrols, so nothing to remember there.
And charging the headphones is accomplished with a USB-C cable.
I didn’t use this cable, but it’s interesting that it’s included.
These headphones probably fall into the higher end of the mid-range category.
As such, I had some expectations when I put them on for the first time.
For starters, the noise cancellation needed to be good, and I wasn’t disappointed.
I hate when the loudest sound you hear is your breathing when you’re wearing headphones.
That’s an instant no for me.
The Aware mode is pretty good.
So, Aware mode works well.
I was aware of my surroundings while also being blissfully lost in whatever I was listening to.
The noise canceling was almost as good as what I experienced with Apple’s AirPods Max.
I couldn’t hear the computer, keyboard, or what was going on around my house.
Louder sounds still bleed through slightly, but it’s not enough to interrupt whatever you’re listening to.
Sound-wise, I was also pleased with these headphones.
The treble can also get a little lost when listening to a complicated score.
Add the fact that these are very comfortable to wear, and I’m pleased.
That padded headband is also a plus when you’re wearing it for long periods.
It just feels like they’re more protected in my backpack.
Then there’s the battery life.
You might even get a little longer out of these headphones if you’re just using the Aware mode.
Charging is pretty quick.
you’re able to get up to three hours of use with a three-minute charge.
And I charged them completely from about 30 percent to full charge in less than 3 hours.
The app is the last piece of this puzzle.
Afterthe Sonos app debacle, I wasn’t holding out much hope that it would be good.
I ended up having to walk through the connection process two times before it worked.
Overall, the app worked okay, but it didn’t add much to the experience.
Are the Sonos Ace Worth It?
The Sonos Ace is regularly $449, which is about what you would expect at this range.
For that price, you get solid sound, good battery life, and a very comfortable fit.
