Sonos Ace Ultra review: $449 headphones with ANC and replaceable battery

Sonos launched the $449 Ace Ultra over-ear headphones with 40mm drivers, a ten-microphone adaptive ANC array and Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX. Battery life reaches 35 hours with ANC on, the battery is user-replaceable, and Wi-Fi linking lets the headphones swap audio with Sonos speakers.

• Priced at $449 in four matte finishes, including new Agave and Sand
• 35 hours with ANC and 50 hours without; a 3-minute charge gives 3 hours
• At 322 g it is heavier than Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
• Wi-Fi speaker linking with Sonos speakers is still in Early Access