- Which is better for working out?
- The Beats 360. It has an IPX4 rating and swappable cushions you can replace with a fresh set after a sweaty session. The Sonos Ace has no water or sweat protection at all.
- Which has better noise cancellation?
- Beats claims the 360 cancels up to 1.75x more noise than Beats Studio Pro and adapts to your fit. The Sonos Ace has strong ANC plus an Aware mode, but Sonos publishes no comparable figure, so the Beats 360 is the safer bet on paper.
- Is the Sonos Ace worth it if I don't own a Sonos soundbar?
- Less so. TV Audio Swap, its standout feature, needs a Sonos soundbar. Without one you are paying $315.92 at Amazon as of November 6, 2026 for sound, comfort and ANC that the Beats 360 also covers, plus water resistance.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Beats 360, at up to 32 hours with ANC on versus up to 30 hours for the Sonos Ace. The Ace does add a quick charge: 3 minutes gives 3 hours of playback.
- Should I wait for the Sonos Ace to drop again?
- It hit $206.00 on October 28, 2026 and sat at $315.92 at Amazon on November 6, 2026. If you are not in a hurry, its price history shows it moves a lot, so a price alert is worth setting.
- Can I take calls on both?
- Yes. The Sonos Ace has noise-cancelling microphones, and the Beats 360 uses nine microphones, three of them for voice, with beam-forming to cut background noise.
