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Compare headphones before you buy.

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Sonos Ace

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $379.

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Best valueLossless USB-C / ANC

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score88

Value signal100

Price$399

Release age2 years old

User score8.1

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Consensus

88/100

Release age

2 years old

Value signal

100/100