The new Sonos Era 100 SL keeps costs down by dropping the mics, but if you’d rather keep hands-free voice controls, picking up a refurbished, non-SL model is the way to go. Thankfully, Sonos is taking up to 25 percent off a range of refurbished gear through April 24th, dropping the price of the Sonos Era 100 to $134 with a one-year warranty. That’s $85 cheaper than buying a new model, and still $55 less than the mic-less SL. If you want bigger, more immersive sound, the Era 300 is also available for $329, which is $150 less than buying it new.

Sonos Era 100 (refurbished)

Where to Buy:

• $219 $134 at Sonos

Sonos Era 300 (refurbished)

Where to Buy:

• $479 $329 at Sonos

Equipped with dual tweeters and a larger midwoofer, Sonos’ midrange smart speaker produces rich, detailed sound that handles bass surprisingly well. It also supports Bluetooth and line-in audio via an optional USB-C adapter, so you can connect external sources such as turntables. You can also use the Era 100 as a reliable assistant, thanks to built-in mics that let you play music, adjust the volume, and perform other hands-free actions via Amazon Alexa or Sonos Voice Control (there’s also a switch on the back to disable the mics entirely).

Like other Sonos speakers, the Era 100 also integrates well with the broader Sonos ecosystem. You can pair two Era 100s for stereo sound, or pair them with a Sonos soundbar. It also supports Apple’s AirPlay 2 and Sonos’ Trueplay tuning, which optimizes sound based on your space.

The Era 300, meanwhile, offers many of the same features — including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and line-in support — but is a larger, more powerful speaker designed for spatial audio. It delivers more robust sound than the Era 100 thanks to its six drivers and support for Dolby Atmos, making it a better choice if you want a more immersive listening experience, especially in larger rooms or as part of a home theater setup.

Read our full Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 reviews.

Three more deals worth a look

• Anker’s latest Nano Charger is available from Amazon and Anker (with promo code WS7DV2W3RHK1) for $27.99 ($12 off), its best price to date. The compact charger delivers up to 45W of power and can intelligently adjust charging speeds for iPhone 15-series phones and newer, as well as more recent iPad models. It also features a built-in smart display that shows charging status, power output, and the temperature of the device you’re charging.
• Amazon is currently throwing in a $50 gift card when you buy the 128GB Galaxy A37 5G starting at $449.99. Samsung’s new budget phone covers the basics well, with an OLED display, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a speedy Exynos 1480 chipset, and fast 45W wired charging (alas, there’s no wireless charging). It also stands out for its long-term support, which includes six years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
• You can buy Lego’s Retro Camera at Amazon, Target, and Walmart for $15.99 ($4 off), which is its best price so far this year. The 261-piece set lets you build a retro-inspired camera, a video camera, or a TV. Each build includes fun details, like a moving lens on the camera, an opening flap on the camcorder, and an antenna on the TV. It also comes with stickers, and once built, each can be displayed on a shelf or desk.

Sonos is no stranger to the occasional sale. The iconic audio company routinely runs sales around Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day, and the Super Bowl, though it’s rare to see substantial discounts on its portable speakers outside of tentpole shopping events. Fortunately, if you have no interest in the Sonos Move 2 or forthcoming Sonos Play, the Sonos Roam 2 is currently available from Amazon, Walmart, and Sonos for $139 ($40 off), which is just $5 shy of its lowest price to date.

Sonos Roam 2

Where to Buy:

• $179 $139 at Amazon
• $179 $139 at Sonos
• $179 $139 at Walmart

The original Sonos Roam was by no means a bad speaker, but the quality-of-life updates on the Roam 2 are genuinely meaningful, particularly if you were the kind of person who constantly struggled to pair the first-gen model with anything via Bluetooth (guilty as charged). The latest Roam has a dedicated pairing button on the back — meaning you don’t have to hold down the power button for a set period of time just to sync it with a new phone — while still letting you tap into Sonos’ larger ecosystem of products via your home’s Wi-Fi network.

Sound quality remains unchanged, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The first-gen Roam was one of the best-sounding speakers in its class, with pleasantly crisp vocal performance and enough depth to satiate most folks, especially when Sonos’s automatic Trueplay room optimization tool did its job. It’s a bit of a bummer that the USB-C port remains strictly for power, and that battery life tops out at 10 hours, but I’d venture that most folks are simply going to be using it at the park or simply for an afternoon at the pool. After all, it has IP67 waterproofing, which means it can withstand up to 30 minutes in 3 feet of water.

Perhaps best of all, though, Sons claims to have made some tweaks and optimizations under the hood to ensure battery performance holds up in the long run, which was a crux of the original model. I haven’t had the Roam 2 long enough to say for sure, but so far, so good.

Other Sonos deals to consider

Sonos Ace

Where to Buy:

• $399 $299 at Amazon
• $399 $299 at Best Buy
• $399 $299 at Sonos

Sonos Beam (second-gen, refurbished)

Where to Buy:

• $499 $299 at Sonos

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25th, though some great tech sales are already available. Sonos is one of several companies that has switched on sales for its products, including some that haven’t previously been discounted this year. While the company is best known for its home theater gear, these discounts largely focus on products that are just as enjoyable to use outside as they are indoors (it is almost spring, after all).

Kicking things off, the Sonos Ace wireless headphones are back down to $299 (originally $399) at Amazon, Best Buy, and through Sonos, as long as you’re ready to buy them in black. While this price is $20 shy of their best-ever, it’s worth noting that this is the first discount of the year. The Ace headphones are an impressive first attempt at wireless headphones for the company, packed with active noise cancellation, comfort, and great sound that rivals the best in the category — currently at a price that’s lower than most of its competitors. Their TV Audio Swap feature is unique, letting you swap audio from a Sonos soundbar (including the Arc, Beam, or Ray) to the Ace for private listening. Read our review.

Sonos Ace

The Sonos Ace are the company’s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars.

Where to Buy:

• $399 $299 at Amazon
• $399 $299 at Best Buy
• $399 $299 at Sonos

The Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker is $139 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos, matching the $40 off price we last saw during Black Friday and throughout December of last year. While similar in terms of performance to the first model, the 2024 upgrade has some new quality-of-life features, like separate power and Bluetooth pairing buttons, plus the ability to use it as a Bluetooth speaker out of the box. The first model required you to set it up with the Sonos app before you could do anything else with it, which was a silly limitation. This model supports Sound Swap, letting you swap from listening on the Roam 2 to other Sonos speakers you might have. You can also pair a Bluetooth device to the Roam 2 and then share that audio across other Sonos speakers.

Sonos Roam 2

The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact and travel-friendly Bluetooth speaker that easily syncs up with Sonos’ home audio ecosystem via Wi-Fi. While it looks much like the original, the Roam 2 has some small quality-of-life improvements, like a separate button for Bluetooth connections.

Where to Buy:

• $179 $139 at Amazon
• $179 $139 at Best Buy
• $179 $139 at Sonos

The larger Move 2 Bluetooth speaker is $399 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos, which is another price drop that hasn’t appeared since the end of the year. It’s a fantastic speaker that’s full of improvements over the original, with stereo sound, twice the battery life, plus line-in playback for wired audio sources. In terms of audio performance, former reviewer Chris Welch noted that the Move 2 is like a wireless Era 100 (a plug-in speaker that’s $219). Being able to take it on-the-go with IP54 protection against the elements might be worth the extra money to you. Read our review.

Sonos Move 2

With double the battery life of its predecessor and better-sounding stereo audio, the Sonos Move 2’s improvements don’t stop there. It supports line-in audio, can stream Bluetooth audio to other Sonos speakers, and more. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

• $499 $399 at Amazon
• $499 $399 at Best Buy
• $499 $399 at Sonos

Switching over to home theater upgrades, we see the return of two deals that were last running during the Super Bowl. The second-gen Sonos Beam soundbar from 2021 is back down to $369 in black or white at Amazon, Best Buy, and at Sonos, down from its original $499 price. While it’s getting a bit old, it still delivers a wide, expansive sound stage that the first-gen model can’t match. Sonos touts Dolby Atmos support with this Beam soundbar, though you should know that it’s not Atmos at its best. Since the Beam lacks up-facing speakers to direct audio above your head, it has to virtualize the effect. As our review says, don’t upgrade just for the Atmos support. But if you’re comparing the cheaper Ray soundbar and this model, the Beam is more powerful.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

The Beam isn’t as powerful as the Sonos Arc, nor can it match the flagship soundbar’s Dolby Atmos immersion bubble. But you still get room-filling surround sound for less money — and the Beam ties into the Sonos ecosystem for added convenience. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

• $469 $369.99 at Amazon
• $499 $369.99 at Best Buy
• $499 $369 at Sonos

Lastly, you have another chance to save on the Sonos Sub Mini, the company’s most affordable wireless subwoofer that — surprise, surprise — isn’t all that cheap even when there’s a deal. It’s normally $499, but you can grab one in white or black for $399 at Amazon, Sonos, and Best Buy. It has previously been available for as low as around $350, but the last time we saw that price was over six months ago. While the Sub Mini isn’t the ideal subwoofer for large rooms (the $899 Sub 4 awaits you), it might be just what you’re looking for if you want to add more low-end presence to your movies and games to your small- to medium-sized room. Read our review.

Sonos Sub Mini

It can’t fully match the loudness and sheer power of the flagship Sonos Sub, but the more compact Sub Mini still kicks out plenty of boom that will make you feel the low-end bass from your couch. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

• $499 $399 at Amazon
• $499 $399 at Best Buy
• $499 $399 at Sonos

Sonos isn’t exactly synonymous with the Super Bowl, although the brand discounts its gear every year around this time like clockwork. It’s knocking 20 percent off many of its marquee products, including soundbars and standalone speakers — all of which can be paired together to improve sound quality and to put audio in more places at home.

Through February 16th, the company is keeping its prices in place on the Era 100 and the larger Era 300 speakers, the Beam and Arc Ultra soundbars, as well as its selection of wireless subwoofers. To put the prices in context, some of these discounts match — or beat — the current costs of Sonos’ certified refurbished gear.

The Era 100 very well may be the best, most feature-packed smart speaker around in its price range. In our 2023 review, we praised its stereo sound playback and improved bass response over its predecessor, the Sonos One. Notably, it supports Bluetooth playback (in addition to Wi-Fi connectivity) as well as line-in audio via USB-C, in case you’d rather plug in a wired audio source. While this model typically sells for $219, it’s currently available for $179 through Sonos, as well as Amazon and Best Buy.

Sonos Era 100

Where to Buy:

• $219 $179 at Amazon
• $219 at Sonos
• $219 $179.99 at Best Buy

The Era 300 is Sonos’ modern spin on the Sonos Five, offering bigger sound than the Era 100. Its specialty is spatial audio, which sounds incredible when you find a song that’s been mixed just right (the thing is, not all Dolby Atmos tunes are mixed equally). Like the Era 100, this model offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connections, as well as line-in via USB-C. Our review notes, however, that stereo playback is an area where the Era 300 actually falters compared to its predecessor. But given its improvements overall (and since the Five that launched in 2020 is no longer on sale), the 300 is a great speaker to consider if you really want to feel immersed in your music. It’s $379 during the sale period at Sonos, Amazon, and Best Buy, down from $479.

Sonos Era 300 (refurbished)

Where to Buy:

• $479 $379 at Amazon
• $479 $379 at Best Buy
• $479 $379 at Sonos

Jumping to soundbars, the second-gen Beam is on sale for $369 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos, down from its original price of $499. While it’s definitely not the most feature-packed soundbar that you can get at around this price, its ability to tie-in with other Sonos products, plus its improved soundstage over the first-gen model might make it worth considering for you. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos is its marquee feature, although we noted in our review that it’s a virtualized effect since it lacks upward firing speakers that truly enable the vertical sound effects to shine. Note that it’s lacking in physical connectivity compared to most other models, with just a power plug, an HDMI eARC port, and an ethernet jack. In the event that you wish to connect the Beam to your TV or receiver via optical audio, you’ll need to purchase this $25 HDMI-to-optical adapter.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Where to Buy:

• $469 $369.99 at Amazon
• $499 $369.99 at Best Buy
• $499 $369 at Sonos

The Arc Ultra is a much better soundbar than the Beam, though it also carries a larger price tag of $899 (down from $1,099) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos. Our reviewer noted that the bass improvements in this model are such that it can stand on its own without the purchase of a wireless subwoofer. It also boasts more immersive sound quality, plus Bluetooth connectivity, which was missing in the original Arc. The Arc Ultra’s sound can be further enhanced by connecting other Sonos speakers to the mix, although its older Play:1 and Play:3 speakers are ineligible to join the speaker family for surround sound.

Sonos Arc Ultra

Where to Buy:

• $1099 $899 at Amazon
• $1099 $899 at Best Buy
• $1099 $899 at Sonos

If you’re considering either the Bean or the Arc Ultra (or if you already own one of its soundbars), their performance will benefit greatly with the addition of a Sonos subwoofer, of which the company makes two models. The Sub 4 is its high-end option, which is $759 during the sale period (down from $899) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos’ online store. Anything this close to $1,000 is extremely expensive for a subwoofer, especially considering that most companies include one with their surround sound systems. The Sub 4 is able to lay horizontally or sit vertically — however suits your room best.

Sonos Sub 4

Where to Buy:

• $899 $759 at Sonos
• $899 $759 at Amazon
• $899 $759 at Best Buy

For almost half the cost of the Sub 4, you can get the Sub Mini. It’s available for $399, down from $499, from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos. You may be thinking that even this one is still pretty costly, and I agree. Although, it’s a product that Sonos loyalists were begging for, as before it there was no other choice than to spring for its more expensive subwoofer. In our review, we deemed it unworthy for filling large rooms with bass, but totally sufficient in most other ways. Something cool about its design is the force-canceling effect that reduces floor vibrations, which could be great if you’re worried about disturbing neighbors or other people in the house.

Sonos Sub Mini

Where to Buy:

• $499 $399 at Amazon
• $499 $399 at Best Buy
• $499 $399 at Sonos

After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is in a much better place now than it was a couple of years ago, though some customers still encounter bugs and the frustration of speakers randomly vanishing from their system. It’s not all roses, but the situation is moving in the right direction — and I took Sonos’ decision to cancel its video player as a promising sign of renewed focus. 

I’m not about to sell any of my Sonos gear. For one, the company’s whole-home platform offers conveniences that competitors don’t match — at least not without hassle. Most of the time, I’m streaming from Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music. But if I’m watching a sports game on my TV, I can pipe the audio from my Sonos soundbar to a speaker in a different room to follow the action. Playing something over Bluetooth? With most of the company’s latest speakers, you can do the same thing and spread that music across your entire Sonos system.

I wouldn’t fault anyone for waiting to see where Sonos and its app go from here, especially given that Sonos raised prices on a number of products last year — including soundbars and smart speakers — due to the ongoing tariff situation in the US. The company still makes some genuinely terrific hardware, however, so if you’re wondering which are the true standouts, I’ve got you covered.

The best Sonos speaker to start with

Sonos Era 100

Score: 8

Pros	Cons
Improved sound (now in stereo) Bluetooth and line-in support Privacy-conscious microphone controls	No more Google Assistant Rejiggered controls have a learning curve Line-in requires USB-C dongle

Where to Buy:

• $219 at Amazon
• $219 at Best Buy
• $219 at Sonos

If you’re looking for a decent-sounding, compact speaker to put in the kitchen, office, or really anywhere in your home, the Era 100 is your best option. Sonos improved upon this speaker’s predecessors, the Play:1 and Sonos One, by upgrading to stereo drivers for richer, wider audio. Bluetooth playback is now supported, along with line-in audio (via an optional dongle). And the Era 100 also has reworked physical controls, including a volume bar you can slide your finger across and, finally, dedicated track controls. 

The speaker has an elegant design, and you can use hands-free voice controls to summon Amazon Alexa or Sonos Voice Control to skip tracks or switch to a different playlist. Sonos dropped the Era 100’s price to $199 in April and then raised it again in September, though we’d argue that $219 is still fair for what you’re getting.

Read our full Sonos Era 100 review.

The best overall Sonos speaker

Sonos Five

Pros	Cons
Powerful audio with impressive stereo separation Can crank loud without distorting Regular 3.5mm line-in: no adapter required	Lacks smart speaker functionality Easily collects dust You’ll end up wanting two, which gets very expensive

Where to Buy:

• $599 at Amazon
• $599 at Sonos
• $599 at Best Buy

The Sonos Five isn’t just Sonos’ best-sounding speaker; it’s at the top of the pack compared to all competitors. From an audio quality perspective, it beats the HomePod, the latest Echo Studio, and other mass market speakers — both those that are smart and not. Can you find better hi-fi bookshelf speakers? Absolutely, but those aren’t natively tied into music services like Sonos gear is. The Five is a hefty unit and takes up a decent amount of desk space. But once you throw some music on, its powerful stereo output is enough to handle any dinner party or weekend get-together. 

There’s nothing “smart” about the Five. It lacks microphones and voice assistant functionality. But that simplicity is appealing in its own right: you’re getting a damn good speaker that ties into the Sonos platform. The Five also features a 3.5mm aux input, making it a good turntable companion — especially if you spring for a stereo pair. 

The best portable Sonos speaker

Sonos Move 2

Score: 9

Pros	Cons
Improved stereo sound Much longer battery life Supports line-in playback	No more Google Assistant Can’t be used as a speakerphone Hefty for a portable speaker

Where to Buy:

• $499 at Amazon
• $499 at Best Buy
• $499 at Sonos

When it comes to portable speakers, the Move 2 is in a whole different league than Sonos’ smaller Roam 2. It’s bigger and heavier, but a built-in handle makes it easier to lug the Move 2 around your home or out to the backyard. There’s no comparison between the two when it comes to audio: the Move 2 smokes the far more compact Roam 2. And like the Era 100, it uses a stereo driver arrangement, whereas the Roam mixes everything down to mono and sounds more muffled.

The Move’s larger size gives it a clear advantage in terms of bass punch, and aside from playing music wirelessly, you’ve got the option of plugging in other devices over USB-C for line-in audio. I also continue to appreciate that the battery in the Move 2 is user-replaceable, which can’t be said of many Bluetooth speakers. You’ll be able to keep enjoying your investment for long, long into the future. And with a dust / water resistance rating of IP56, it can handle rain and splashes of water without problems; just don’t drop it into a pool.

I prefer the Move 2 over traditional portable speakers since, at least whenever I’m home, the Sonos lets me play music over Wi-Fi at a higher fidelity than Bluetooth can offer. Plus, the Move 2 also supports Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect, so it’s easy to just skip the Sonos app altogether if you wish.

Read our full Sonos Move 2 review.

The best Sonos soundbar for home theater enthusiasts

Sonos Arc Ultra

The Arc Ultra surpasses the original Arc soundbar with more immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound, much better bass, and the ability to play music over Bluetooth.

Score: 8

Pros	Cons
More immersive sound than original Arc Bass gains are substantial enough to make this a viable standalone option Now supports Bluetooth audio	Sonos app remains buggy for some Play:1 and Play:3 no longer supported as surrounds Still no DTS:X Full surround setup skyrockets the cost

Where to Buy:

• $1099 at Amazon
• $1099 at Best Buy
• $1099 at Sonos

Introduced in late 2024, the Arc Ultra improves on the original Arc with significantly more powerful bass response. That’s largely thanks to the inclusion of Sonos’ newer SoundMotion technology, which manages to get a better low-end wallop from a soundbar that’s not much larger than the model it replaces. This means some buyers can get away with buying the Arc Ultra on its own without adding a subwoofer. 

The Arc Ultra delivers Dolby Atmos surround sound that’s more convincing and immersive than any other Sonos soundbar to date, and it’s up there with the very best you can find from a single-enclosure speaker. Vocal clarity has also improved substantially thanks to better center channel performance. Another upgrade over the first Arc is the addition of Bluetooth audio support.

Read our full review of the Sonos Arc Ultra.

The best Sonos soundbar for smaller rooms

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

The Beam isn’t as powerful as the Sonos Arc, nor can it match the flagship soundbar’s Dolby Atmos immersion bubble. But you still get room-filling surround sound for less money — and the Beam ties into the Sonos ecosystem for added convenience. Read our review.

Score: 8

Pros	Cons
Wider, more expansive sound HDMI eARC brings better performance Sleeker design than first Beam	No up-facing Atmos speakers Doesn’t have automatic Trueplay Same acoustic architecture as prior model

Where to Buy:

• $469 $369.99 at Amazon
• $499 $369.99 at Best Buy
• $499 $369 at Sonos

There are plenty of scenarios and TV rooms where the Arc Ultra might be too powerful. If you’re in a smaller space or don’t need the absolute best surround sound, the Beam (Gen 2) starts to make more sense. It still has Atmos, but the effect is virtualized since the Beam lacks the Arc Ultra’s upward-firing speakers. Even so, the home theater experience you’ll get from the Beam will blow away any speakers built into a TV. 

Read our full Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review.

The best Sonos subwoofer for most people

Sonos Sub Mini

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Sleek, unique design Good bass presence for its size Easy setup process	Not suitable for large living rooms Still not cheap

Where to Buy:

• $499 at Amazon
• $499 at Best Buy
• $499 at Sonos

In the same vein, unless you’re hell-bent on rumbling your walls, the $499 Sub Mini subwoofer is more than enough for layering some extra oomph and growl onto Hollywood blockbusters and your favorite TV shows. The $899 Sub 4 is Sonos’ flagship subwoofer, but plenty of people have saved hundreds of dollars by pairing the Sub Mini with any of the company’s soundbars — and they’ve been ecstatic with the results. 

As its name suggests, the Sub Mini is more compact than the Sub 4, which makes it easier to find an inconspicuous spot to place it. Even if you’re the type to do a sub crawl and put it somewhere in plain sight, I’d argue it looks more stylish than the blocky Sub 4. 

Read my full Sonos Sub Mini review.

The best budget Sonos speaker

Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker (Gen 2)

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Affordable way into Sonos ecosystem Can be mounted as a shelf Satisfactory sound for the size Good option for Sonos surround sound	No built-in mic for voice assistants You’ll want two for the best audio experience No 3.5mm aux input

Where to Buy:

• $179.99 at Ikea

Sonos and Ikea might have ended their partnership in 2025, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep on the existing Symfonisk products before they’re completely phased out. The second-gen Symfonisk bookshelf speaker, in particular, remains one of the most affordable ways into the Sonos ecosystem, even if Ikea raised the price before discontinuing the speaker. Sound-wise, it’s not far off from the old Sonos One / Play:1 and is a very enjoyable speaker. Plus, the lower price tag makes it easier to convince yourself to scoop up two for a stereo pair. These — or the Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker — make great rear surround speakers if you’re on a budget. 

Read our full Ikea Symfonisk bookshelf speaker review.

The Sonos product worthy of a second chance

Sonos Ace

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Stylish design and excellent comfort Sound, ANC, and transparency are all good TV Audio Swap is convenient, versatile, and suitable for gaming	TV Audio Swap handoff can be glitchy Headphones can’t be grouped with Sonos speakers

Where to Buy:

• $399 $372 at Amazon
• $399 at Best Buy
• $399 at Sonos

Boy oh boy, did Sonos’ wireless headphones come right at the worst possible moment. The company’s app crisis completely sidelined the Ace headphones upon their debut in 2024. Some customers were also disappointed that the Ace can’t play music over Wi-Fi or be grouped with the company’s in-home speakers.

But here’s the thing: the Ace headphones are still fantastic. They’re comfortable, have a gorgeous design (with easily swappable ear pads), and sound detailed, powerful, and expressive. They support wired audio over USB-C in addition to Bluetooth. And the TV Audio Swap feature is a useful perk that I still often use late at night when my Arc Ultra would disturb others. You can route any audio that would normally come through the soundbar — from your TV, gaming console, or streaming device — through two pairs of headphones and listen privately (with spatial audio surround sound). The newer TrueCinema mode even lets you fine-tune the latter to better reflect the acoustics of your space.

No, the Ace headphones aren’t what I’d consider the ideal of a wearable product from Sonos. But they remain a wholly impressive debut that fell victim to the company’s poor software decisions. 

Read our full Sonos Ace review.

Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge

Update, January 15th: Adjusted pricing and availability. Brandon Widder also contributed to this post.