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Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sony WH-CH730N

Product A: Sonos

Ace Ultra

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WH-CH730N

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  • 29 different values
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  • 25 the same
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Biggest differences

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  1. Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hSonos is 3 times higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 75hSony is 25 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmSonos is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A325g
B207g

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ASonos Ace Ultra
BSony WH-CH730N

General

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Series
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CH26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sony Premium Reseller exact model description explicitly names the CH-series. Retain the named family CH, not an invented WH-CH7xx subseries.
Model numbers
S52A, ACEULUS1BLK, ACEULUS1, ACEULUS1AGAV, ACEULUS1SAND1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Page data lists US SKUs: ACEULUS1BLK Black, ACEULUS1 Soft White, ACEULUS1AGAV Agave, ACEULUS1SAND Sand. S52A is the hardware model from the FCC filing as reported by TBreak.11Press articletbreak.com/tbreak/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-fcc-filing-september-launchRead 14 October 2026TBreak: the heavily redacted FCC filing identifies the product as model S52A.
YY3006, WHCH730NB.CE71Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.25Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.
GTIN / EAN
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454873617972125Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.
Announced
1 September 20264Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026HiFi Editorial dated 1 September 2026: Sonos has announced the Ace Ultra.
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
Status
Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos US store shows Available now with Add to cart and in-stock offers.
Available11Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WH-CH730N/W offered for purchase. Original September 7 release separately says available now. Current discounted price is not substituted for launch MSRP.
Predecessor
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Sony WH-CH720N12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Explicit model replacement. Existing predecessor product slug independently checked in repository. Maker release also identifies a predecessor model without its number.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$4491Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026$449 on the Sonos US store, unchanged from the launch price reported by What Hi-Fi? and Tom's Guide.4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Retail prices 399 GBP, $449, AU$699 and EUR 449.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Tested at 399 GBP / $449 / AU$699.
$179.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Model-specific pricing and availability $179.99 USD suggested price. Not regional EUR amount.
Launch price (EU)
€4493Maker product pagesonos.com/de-de/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026449 EUR on the German Sonos store. German list prices include VAT. Press at launch also gave EUR 449.4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Retail prices 399 GBP, $449, AU$699 and EUR 449. Tax treatment is not stated.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Sonos Ace Ultra land at $449 (399 GBP / 449 EUR).
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Markets
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GB, US, JP8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026Documented markets only, not exhaustive worldwide coverage. UK/Europe release, direct current US maker store, and exact Japanese maker product table establish these regions. Regional retail bundles/USB charging cable and market-specific warranty are separately scoped in source notes.27Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WHCH730N/W store. Market presence only, not universal bundle/warranty.28Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 7 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model page, current NEW product. Market presence, not inherited regional cable or warranty.
Colours
Black, Soft White, Agave, Sand1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Colors: Black, Soft White, Agave, Sand. Finish: Matte.
Black, White, Pink, Beige, Blue8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026European maker launch list. US calls Beige Oat, not a second physical headset.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Maker markets premium wireless noise-canceling headphones for music, spatial audio and TV listening.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones with ear cushions that surround the ears. What Hi-Fi? and SoundGuys call them over-ear.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Reviewed as over-ear headphones.
Over-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker comfort section explicitly over-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone type: closed.
Wearing style
Headband2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Adjustable headband that extends with ear cups on each side.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Folding
Flat8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sonos-ace-ultra-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Ace Ultra are not fully foldable, but the ear cups rotate flat for stowing in the case.
Flat and inward15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-2Read 7 October 2026All-day Comfort maker figure caption and inspected original figure feature2-2_M-9: earcup surfaces rotate flat and an earcup hinges inward within the headband. Both mechanisms visible, not a dimensional estimate. What Hi-Fi hands-on explicitly says hinges swivel side-to-side and now up and inwards. No CH720N-only folding facts inherited.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Plush ear cushions, rotating ear cups and an adjustable headband. TechRadar and Man of Many say the cups rotate flat and swivel both ways.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wearing chapter confirms rotating unit axis. Maker folded-product image and exact JB Hi-Fi lightweight over-ear design can swivel and fold corroborate rotation relative to headband. Tilting alone is not the evidence.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Custom 40 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup.
Dynamic5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone driver unit: dynamic, 30 mm. Exact CH730N, not CH720N.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Custom 40 mm driver in each ear cup.
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Same published 30 mm largest playback driver.
Drivers per side
11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026One 40 mm driver in each ear cup.
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Dual-ring magnet motor5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026New Sonos-designed 40mm dynamic drive units with a dual-ring magnet motor structure.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Min6 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 6 Hz to 20 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. JP spec table calls JEITA instead. Current English guide test standard retained.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling, not acoustic driver response.29Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK exact expanded table explicitly 20 Hz to 20000 Hz at sampling frequency 44.1 kHz. A2DP transport range, not acoustic playback response. Bitrate not published.
Impedance (passive when specified)
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25Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 25 ohms at 1 kHz with headset off. Powered figure is 100 ohms.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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100dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 100 dB/mW with headset off. Powered figure is 108 dB/mW.
Sensitivity reference
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Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114 explicitly dB/mW.
THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
48kHz4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Wired listening via the USB-C port offers audio up to 16-bit/48kHz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Native support for 16-bit/48kHz is available via the wired USB connection.
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Max digital audio bit depth
16bits4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Wired listening via the USB-C port offers audio up to 16-bit/48kHz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Native support for 16-bit/48kHz is available via the wired USB connection.
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Yes16Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Sound Connect support linked to WH-CH730N: no PC app, configured smartphone functions carry over to PC, includes Equalizer. Exact model guide and UK sound page independently confirm its actual EQ. Generic app features vary by model, so only the known-supported EQ inherits this carry-over statement. Stored headset EQ over active Bluetooth without a PC app. Analog/passive EQ operation not established. Other generic app features are not inherited.
Custom EQ bands
81Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, mids and treble with 3-band or 8-band EQ. Stored as 8, the larger option.
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Sound section upgraded 10-band custom EQ.
EQ presets
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Clear17Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-ch730nRead 7 October 2026October 2 exact-model hands-on review actually selected Clear in Sony app. Only explicitly identified preset retained. Maker says Game EQ but does not list every named game preset. Do not inherit old Headphones Connect preset names from another headset.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Dolby Atmos, TrueCinema1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos with a compatible device and content. TrueCinema tunes the headphones to your room and a compatible Sonos soundbar and renders a 7.1.4 mix with spatial audio. Dolby Atmos and TrueCinema need compatible Sonos gear or content.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking and TrueCinema. No toggle in the app to switch Atmos on and off.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026About 360 Reality Audio chapter: app/service ear-shape setup for supported content.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos Intelligent Motion Processing with Dolby Head Tracking. Enable it in the Sonos app.
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation uses ten microphones. Up to 2x more ANC than Sonos Ace at frequencies up to 65 Hz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Standard full ANC alongside Aware Mode. Ten microphones, up from eight.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section.
ANC type
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Hybrid18Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/feature_1Read 7 October 2026Exact model Japanese maker noise-cancellation section: two feedforward and two feedback microphones, four total across both sides. Both outside/feedforward and inside/feedback architecture, mapped to hybrid. Call mic count is separate.
ANC microphones
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46Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Two ANC microphones in each earcup, four total. Call-microphone count is separate and not inferred.
Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts for changes in fit caused by head movement, glasses, hair and other factors.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section describes detecting habits and automatically adapting noise/ambient settings.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Aware mode blends ambient sound with your content. Voice boost is optional.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Same section Ambient Sound Modes.
Adjustable transparency
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 202620 ambient-control levels are transparency levels, not 20 ANC-strength levels.
Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section wind-noise reduction for speech and noise-cancelled listening.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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Lab call recordings show improved speech noise rejection, though it remains imperfect.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Three-day exact WHCH730N/L review. Controlled recordings supplied for ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Reviewer explicitly finds decent call speech with improved rejection. Qualitative summary of the lab recordings, not maker marketing or a user poll. No numeric LFE/HFE/SNR, distance or recording level provided.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for noise control, calls, Aware mode and TrueCinema. No boom microphone.
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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Total microphones
101Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for noise control, calls, Aware mode and TrueCinema. The maker states the total for the headset.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The Ace Ultra houses 10 microphones, up from eight.
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Microphones target your voice and suppress background noise on calls. Stored as DSP processing. The maker does not claim AI processing.
AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI speech processing.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sidetone helps your voice sound natural and clear during calls, even when ANC is enabled.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sidetone is a Noise Control setting in the Sonos app. It may not work when plugged into another device during a call.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, USB-C line-in and USB-C to 3.5 mm. The product page lists USB-C and 3.5 mm.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth. The USB-C port takes line-in audio over a USB-C to 3.5 mm cable or a USB-C to USB-C cable. Bluetooth is disabled while a USB-C cable is connected.
Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters and page 71 supplied analog headphone cable. USB is charging only, USB audio not claimed.
Analog source plugs
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3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug, audio-only TRS. Manual cable call path uses phone mic.
Cable connector on headset
USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to 3.5 mm cable and USB-C to USB-C cable both connect to the headphone USB-C port. Not compatible with third party cables.
3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 headphone input jack and stereo-mini connection diagram.
Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Longest included cable is the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, 3.94 ft (1.2 m).
1.2m5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Published approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable. Regional charging cable not counted.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C port for charging and line-in.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Lossless audio over Bluetooth with aptX on a supported device, or via a USB-C connection.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Connectivity lists USB-C audio.
No12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH730N connection section explicitly excludes USB-C playback. USB-C is charging, while supplied TRS cable supports analog. No USB audio path inferred from connector presence.
Passive wired listening
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 explicitly music playback when headset off. Built-in voice mic does not work through supplied cable, phone microphone used for calls.
Wireless receiver
None2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth headphones with Wi-Fi for the Sonos system. No dongle in the box.
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Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 100 Precautions. Approximate claimed Bluetooth range, subject to obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Not a measured range or connection guarantee.
Bluetooth
6.01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0 supports audio streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, WiFi, USB-C audio and 3.5mm input.
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive Lossless5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list SBC, AAC and aptX Lossless. aptX Lossless over Bluetooth is limited to 16-bit/44.1kHz files.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs: Codecs SBC, AAC, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Lossless.7Retailer pagehk.tcacoustic.asia/products/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Distributor copy of the Sonos tech spec lists Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive Lossless. Sonos' own page does not name codecs. What Hi-Fi? writes aptX Lossless.9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, aptX Lossless, SBC.
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio pairing chapter and Supported Codecs chapter explicitly LC3 playback. Compatible host required.
Auracast
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Yes7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio section explicitly public broadcasts with Auracast. Compatible source/host required.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Using Multipoint, you can connect Sonos Ace Ultra to 2 Bluetooth devices and automatically switch between audio streams. Multipoint is off by default. Turn it on in Sonos Ace Ultra Settings.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 66. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Connect to 2 Bluetooth devices.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 66 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 37: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Dedicated Fast Pair Android and Swift Pair Windows 11 sections.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly selectable Low latency for LE Audio. This is a distinct app setting, not a codec-latency guess.
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The Sonos app and TV Audio Swap work on iOS and Android. Bluetooth works with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
ASonos Ace Ultra
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BSony WH-CH730N
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing chapters, music and call chapters. Printed page 91 computer video-call settings explicitly selects headset speaker and microphone, links Windows and Mac connection chapters. HFP/HSP host/application support required for classic Bluetooth calls. No console/Linux/SteamOS/analog-platform path guessed. LC3/LE host support separately qualified.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
1,060mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026A 1060 mAh lithium-ion battery.
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Swappable battery
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Replace the parts. Keep the headphones. The ear cushions and battery are designed to be swapped out.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Power and Connectivity: Battery (replaceable). Replacement instructions are on the Sonos website.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026You can replace the headphones' battery yourself.
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Batteries included
11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026One battery in the headphones.
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Claimed battery life
ASonos Ace Ultra
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes35
BluetoothNo50
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Up to 35 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation or Aware mode on, at moderate volume. The Product Guide adds up to 50 hours with ANC off. Battery life depends on usage, settings and environmental factors.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Guide overview: listen up to 35 hours with Adaptive Noise Cancellation on, or up to 50 hours with ANC off. Spec section: 35 hours with ANC or Aware mode on.
BSony WH-CH730N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo75
AnalogYes35
AnalogNo40
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed guide 27 Available Operating Time separately lists AAC/SBC Bluetooth music 50 h ANC on / 75 h ANC and ambient off, and Headphone cable connected with power on 35 h ANC on / 40 h off. Identical 35/40 h Bluetooth communication table is separate and not stored. LC3 45/70 h music omitted because no codec column. EQ/DSEE/additional functions shorten maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
75h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
35h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
75h
Charging port
USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Use the included USB-C cable and a compliant USB-C power supply, 7.5 W minimum (15 W recommended).
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
Full charge time
180min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026A full charge from 0% can take up to 3 hours. Stored as 180 minutes, the upper bound.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Full charge from 0% can require up to 3 hours.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 24: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
Quick charge time
3min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Rapid charging provides up to 3 hours of listening time from a 3-minute charge starting at 0%.
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 27: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
3h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Rapid charging provides up to 3 hours of listening time from a 3-minute charge starting at 0%. The guide says rapid charging needs 15 to 30 C and a charger between 5 W and 12 W for top speed.
1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026While Sonos Ace Ultra is charging, you can continue listening to a Bluetooth-connected device.
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Slider2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Content Key slides up and down for volume and presses for playback and calls. Noise Control button on the right cup. Power/Bluetooth button on the left cup.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 13-15 parts list: power, NC/AMB and volume/playback/call buttons.
Volume control
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Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 volume up/down buttons. Analog-source controls are handled on source device.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App pages 7-8 and Quick Access chapter: reassign NC/AMB button to app-service shortcut. Services vary by region.
Wear detection
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The music pauses when you take off the headphones and resumes when you put them back on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sensors in the ear cups detect if you are wearing them. On by default.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs: Wear detection Yes.
No21Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2026/09/05/sony-wh-ch730n-review/2Read 7 October 2026Exact retail unit reviewer explicitly checked this feature. Generic Sound Connect app list Pause when removed is model-dependent and not inherited. Voice assistant activation is not wear detection.
Voice assistant
Voice assistant of the connected device, such as Siri or Gemini1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Noise Control button on the right cup. Long press to activate your voice assistant.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Press and hold the Noise Control / Voice Control button to activate your device voice assistant, such as Siri or Gemini.
Google Gemini, Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Google Gemini integration chapter plus Google app and Siri chapters pages 96-99. Google/Siri operated by held play/call button, no Hey Siri. Mainland-only Tencent Xiaowei excluded from European reference.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Adjustable headband with the right amount of padding. Man of Many mentions Rebound memory foam padding.
Padded12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Physical band padding explicitly identified, corroborated by What Hi-Fi well-padded headband and WalkmanBlog thicker headband cushion. Not a suspension strap.
Headband material
Not available
Metal skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Headband internal structural material only. Cushion covering material not identified. Does not claim the entire external headband is exposed metal.
Frame material
Stainless steel2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Finish: stainless steel. The stainless steel headband smoothly extends and stays securely in place.
Mostly matte plastic with a metal headband skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Published mixed construction. Not an assertion of a pure-metal frame or precise metal alloy. Maker confirms some recycled body materials without identifying each part.
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
Memory foam covered in vegan leather2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Finish lists vegan leather. Tom's Guide and Man of Many describe memory foam ear cushions. SoundGuys lists memory foam and synthetic leather.
Imitation leather20Retailer pagecoolblue.de/en/product/985573/sony-wh-ch730n-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WHCH730NB.CE7 retailer specification, with matching Blue CE7 listing corroborating same cushion covering. Covering material, not foam chemistry. Maker family comfort page only describes thermo-foamed wrinkle-free cushions, so no polyurethane grade or memory-foam composition inferred.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions are designed to be swapped out. Ear cushions are sold as accessories.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions can be easily replaced if they wear out over time.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 15 to 16 provides removal and reattachment instructions. Consumables section page 101 discusses deteriorated pads. Independent SoundGuys and WalkmanBlog explicitly discuss removing and replacing pads, no sealed-pad inference.
Ear pad attachment
Magnetic2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Each cushion is securely held in place by magnets and can be removed with a light pull. It snaps into place when reattached.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ear pads attach magnetically and replacements cost about 40 GBP / $40.
Stretch-over1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 15 insertion of flexible pad rim into unit grooves, with alignment notches. SoundGuys explicitly says slot-plus-extra pad material instead of snap-in, WalkmanBlog says pads slide on/off a lip. Mapped to stretch-over, not clips or magnets.
Ear pad opening
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Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
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User-replaceable parts
Ear cushions, Battery1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The ear cushions and battery are designed to be swapped out. Ear cushions $39 and a replacement battery kit $25 are sold by Sonos.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Spec section: Battery (replaceable). Ear cushion replacement section.
Ear pads, Battery assembly, Headphone cable22Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5075/9ebcdf85a4f106789f2247bf73770af2/50750455M.pdfRead 7 October 2026European/UK reference guide page 1 expressly gives battery replacement steps with a Phillips screwdriver and replacement of protective enclosure together with battery. Self-repair, not normal-use hot swap. Ear pads are removable/reattachable in model help guide. Detachable headphone cable replaceability explicitly supported by SoundGuys and exact guide connector procedure. Use manufacturer-compatible battery assembly, availability period not asserted.

Software

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Companion app
Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app. Settings, EQ, noise control and updates are in the app.
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
Android, iOS2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app on iOS and Android. TV Audio Swap works on iOS and Android.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app Settings, About: check for software updates and see the current software version.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
325g(11.5 oz)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Details and Dimensions: Weight 0.72 lbs (325 g). The product page says 0.71 lbs (322 g). The guide is preferred over the product page. Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi? and SoundGuys repeat 322 g.
207g(7.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 207 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
Width163Height193Depth84mm(6.4 × 7.6 × 3.3 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Details and Dimensions: Height 7.60 in (193 mm), Width 6.42 in (163 mm), Depth 3.31 in (84 mm). The product page lists a single unit with ear cup width 90.8 mm and depth 45 mm, which are not stored.
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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AK8YY300623Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3006Read 7 October 2026Official FCC grant mirror, Sony Group Corporation, April 22 2026. Exact YY3006-to-CH730N identity supplied by maker reference-guide cover. Only public grant/label metadata read. Internal photos embargoed until October 20 2026 were not downloaded or used.
Other certifications
Not available
360 Reality Audio Certified24Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-3Read 7 October 2026Exact model Sound Quality section. Certification for personalised ear-shape spatial audio. Supported streaming app/subscription required. Does not imply a bundled paid streaming or spatial licence, and not Hi-Res Audio certification.

In the box

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In the box
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, Travel case with removable cable pouch, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Quickstart Guide and legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Box contents: travel case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Set Up Guide and legal and warranty information. The headphones themselves are included.
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12: headset, headphone cable and documents. USB-C to USB-C charging cable is conditional by model/country, so not inherited into European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle excluded.
Cables included
ASonos Ace Ultra
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C cable0.751
USB-C to 3.5 mm cable1.21
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable 2.46 ft (0.75 m). USB-C to 3.5 mm cable 3.94 ft (1.2 m).2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable 2.46 ft (0.75 m). USB-C to 3.5 mm cable 3.94 ft (1.2 m).
BSony WH-CH730N
TypeLength (m)Count
Headphone cable1.21
Source5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026One headphone cable per guide page 12, approximate maker length 1.2 m from exact JP spec.
Carrying case
Not available
None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 12 full standard box contents excludes a carrying case. European retail WalkmanBlog explicitly says no travel case supplied and no case mentioned in reference guide. Sony x Hello Kitty pouch/tote collaboration is a separate limited bundle, not inherited.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year10Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 14 October 2026Section 10(a): Sonos warrants the Product for one (1) year after the date of original purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. US English terms. The Sonos warranty extension of 2024 excludes portable and wearable products.
1year14Maker product pageservices.sony.co.uk/support/en/warranty/generalRead 7 October 2026UK manufacturer European guarantee terms, from original purchase. Two years applies to Xperia and is not borrowed. Statutory rights and registration-based selected-model extensions are separate. Web attempt 403 but ordinary direct curl 200 retrieved full current guarantee. Exact headset UK support links Repair/Warranty service.

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