The Sonos Ace Ultra arrives as a clear step forward from the original Ace headphones, according to Engadget's review. The headline framing — "giving the people what they want" — signals that Sonos has addressed key expectations with this release.
Engadget's main takeaway is that headphone linking, a feature that often causes friction in multi-device setups, performed reliably even in its early phase. That is notable for a product category where software polish can lag behind hardware.
While the review does not dwell on major design departures, it positions the Ace Ultra as an obvious upgrade rather than a radical reinvention. For anyone weighing an upgrade, the reliable linking and improved execution appear to be the strongest selling points.