Sonos Ace vs JBL Tour One M3

Both are 40 mm over-ear ANC headphones with spatial audio, but they aim at different owners. The Sonos Ace is the better pick if you already own a Sonos soundbar: TV Audio Swap and the magnetic earcups are features nothing else here matches, and owners call it light and comfortable with strong ANC. The JBL Tour One M3 is the better all-rounder for travel and long sessions, with far longer battery life, a built-in DAC, a bundled transmitter and a 3.5 mm/USB-C wired path. On ratings, the JBL sits higher with a much larger sample.

• Choose the Sonos Ace if you own a Sonos soundbar and want to swap TV audio to your headphones instantly, with a light, premium build and memory foam cups.
• Choose the JBL Tour One M3 if you want the longest battery life, a built-in DAC for lossless wired listening, and the Smart Tx transmitter for in-flight and public screens.