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grell OAE2 vs Sonos Ace Ultra

What OAE2 does better (0) and where Ace Ultra wins (2) — every spec side by side.

grell OAE2
grell · 2026OAE2
0 advantages≈ $540
vs
Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos · 2026Ace Ultra
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $460
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.1

Why is OAE2 better than Ace Ultra?

OAE2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Ace Ultra better than OAE2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · OAE2: Yes
  2. Weight378 g vs 322 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

grell OAE2grell OAE2≈ $540
Sonos Ace UltraSonos Ace Ultra≈ $4605.9
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz—
Highest frequency34,000 Hz—
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—5
Battery & charging
Battery life—35 h
Battery life with ANC—35 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—3 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight378 g322 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursGrey, Silver, Black—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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