Sonos launches first pair of headphones that rival Apple and Bose. Here’s everything you need to know

This is the technology brand whose speakers are worlds apart from their competitors and found in millions of homes around the world.

And now Sonos has finally released its own the long-awaited first set of headphones, the Ace headphones.

This sleek offering aims to combine the best of the best in technology from Bose and Apple with an extremely convenient product that you will want to wear and use every day and show off.

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The headphoneswhile pricey at $699, they’re a cut above the rest on the market thanks to their world-class active noise cancellation, impressive battery life, and superior comfort.

Made of memory foam and vegan leather, the headphones are also carefully crafted to ensure the most balanced sound profile and distortion-free playback.

And let me assure you – they deliver.

I found the headphones the most comfortable I’ve ever tried.

Not only that, but the sound quality and ability to seamlessly switch between calls and music is second to none and super easy to use.

Available in black and soft white like many Sonos products, the headphones look stylish and elegant whether they are in or out of the case.

I chose black as I often wear makeup and have made the mistake of buying white earbuds before and wearing makeup all over them.

And in use, I found them light, clear to listen to and, most importantly, comfortable.

In the past, I’ve found after prolonged listening (such as during a flight or a long meeting), my previous headphones would start to get stuck on the side of my head.

This is not the case with Sonos Ace headphones.

Other premium features include a status indicator and a Bluetooth pairing button.

Both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to 3.5mm connections are supported, which is useful.

The headphones they also feature quick charging if you’re caught running without a charge and are in a rush to get out and want to use the headphones.

But with an impressive 30-hour battery life, you don’t have to worry about them running out anytime soon.

Personally, I also like the built-in sensors that recognize when you’re wearing Sonos Ace.

Playback automatically stops when you take the headphones off your ears and resumes when you put them back on.

Small details like these set the headphones apart.

“We knew our first foray into the category was necessary to champion the type of innovation and sound experience that Sonos has become synonymous with,” Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said in a statement.

“Sonos Ace uses everything we’ve learned over two decades as an audio leader to bring stunning sound, sleek design and years of comfort to one of the world’s largest and most popular audio categories.”

Sonos brand ambassador Pip Edwards sat down with Best Picks to discuss the headphones and how she incorporates them into her everyday life.

“My Sonos Ace headphones have become my go-to as I move throughout my day,” Pip told Best Picks.

“Not only are they beautifully designed, but they travel with me everywhere from my daily walks and the office to flying and vacationing at home.”

Pip explained that “music is at the heart of everything I do” when it comes to being the brains behind activewear company PE Nation.

“Just as fashion moves with us, so does sound, and as our lifestyles evolve, we want seamless style and sound that takes us everywhere. I was already a big fan of Sonos, with their speakers set up in my home, so I love that I can enjoy this great sound quality wherever I go.”

According to the 44-year-old designer, the headphones they quickly became one of her “travel essentials.”

As I understand it, she said these are “the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn — you almost forget you’re wearing them.

“With 30 hours of battery life, they’re perfect for long-haul flights and come with an airplane cable so you can still enjoy great sound when you fly,” she explained.

For more information and to shop for Sonos Ace headphones, go here now.