Sonos Ace
Score: 88/100
Edifier WH950NB Gen 2
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 delivers ultra-long battery life, fast charging and an 8-level hybrid ANC with LDAC support. Its weight is higher than many competitors and it lacks AAC codec support, which may affect some users. Best suited for Android commuters and travelers who prioritize battery endurance and ANC over ultimate sound fidelity.
The Sonos Ace are premium over-ear headphones featuring adaptive ANC, Dolby Atmos head-tracking, and a 30-hour battery life. Their ANC can be less consistent on subtle noises and the wired option is limited to analog audio only. Best for Sonos ecosystem owners and travelers who value immersive sound and strong low-frequency noise cancellation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hours | 55 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 312 g | 296 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutes | 10 minutesbest |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
— | 91 dBbest | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 30 hours | 55 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 180 minutes | 10 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Adaptive | Intelligent |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 312 g | 296 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | AptX Lossless, Apple Lossless | LDAC,SBC |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers commend the Sonos Ace for its industry-leading ANC, especially against low-frequency noise, its immersive Dolby Atmos head-tracking, and the convenience of TV Audio Swap within the Sonos ecosystem. They also highlight the clear call performance and comfortable design, while noting that the ANC is less consistent on very quiet sounds and that the wired option is limited to analog audio without digital support.
Everyday users largely praise the comfort of the memory-foam cushions, the impressive 30-hour battery life, and the strong isolation of engine rumble. Recurring criticisms focus on the ANC's occasional inconsistency with subtle noises and the lack of a digital wired audio path, which some audiophiles find limiting.
Professional reviewers commend the WH950NB for its impressive multi-mode ANC, exceptionally long battery life, comfortable earpads, fast 10-minute charge and LDAC hi-res audio support, while noting that the sound quality does not reach audiophile levels and the lack of AAC codec limits some device compatibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort during long sessions, reliable ANC, long-lasting battery and clear call quality, with the fast-charge feature and safe-volume app controls also receiving positive remarks. The main criticisms echo expert concerns about sound fidelity and missing AAC support.
“"solid acoustic seal, wide adjustments, and feature-packed controls like TV Swap"”
“great pair of headphones for personal/professional use”
