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Sennheiser HD 480 Pro vs Sonos Ace Ultra

What HD 480 Pro does better (1) and where Ace Ultra wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser HD 480 Pro
Sennheiser · 2026HD 480 Pro
1 advantage≈ $390
vs
Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos · 2026Ace Ultra
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $460
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.1

Why is HD 480 Pro better than Ace Ultra?

  1. Weight272 g vs 322 g+18%

Why is Ace Ultra better than HD 480 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HD 480 Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sonos Ace UltraSonos Ace Ultra≈ $4605.9
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Impedance130 Ω—
Sensitivity107 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 time3 h3 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
Weight272 g322 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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