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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless vs Sonos Ace Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
Sonos Ace

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Picture
Sonos Ace Wireless Picture

Variants

  • WH-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Midnight Blue)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Silver)
  • Ace (Black)
  • Ace (Soft White)

Our Verdict

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Sonos Ace Wireless

Both the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless and the Sonos Ace are top-of-the-line headphones. While both headphones have a premium build quality and first-class noise isolation performance, the Sony are a bit older but still offer good value as they're more customizable, thanks to their companion app, which has a graphic EQ and virtual soundstage at your fingertips. They also have a longer continuous battery life and can be used passively. They also support LDAC for high-quality audio via Bluetooth, although the Sonos have aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, plus USB audio support. That said, the Sonos are more comfortable and have a TV Audio Swap feature that you can use with compatible Sonos soundbars to receive audio from your soundbar. Some users have reported issues using the app, which can be a dealbreaker, though.

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