QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II

I have had the liberty of owning both headphones. The Bose QC35 Series 2 and the brand new Sony WH-1000XM3. I have used both for walking, aeroplane travel, travel on the underground in London and and general stuff like walking and around the house. The Sony’s - Greatly improves over the series 2 version of the headphones. They are a right fitting headphone, very loud and impressive base. You can fiddle with the base, treble and noise cancellation until your hearts content as it’s all adjustable via the app. The best thing about these is the noise cancellation. It is the market leader and has overtaken the Bose in this area. They are comfortable and made to high standards. You can even adjust the noise cancellation at different altitudes such as in the aeroplane and this works well. I actually fell asleep with them on recently which was a first as I hate flying. Wearing them and walking I did feel a bit weird for some reason. I think it was the noise cancelling software, perhaps it’s a little too good? The Bose’s - They feel lighter, easier to live with, more roomy than the Sony’s and not as tight a fit which I think makes the more comfortable. The noise cancellation is excellent and you can set them to high, low and off levels. The noise cancellation works very well, however not quite as good as the Sony’s, which you can fiddle with until your hearts content with the app. The sound quality is brilliant, you do get more mid level sound with the Bose, though the Sony’s were definitely louder with more richer base. I wish you could adjust the base and treble but you can’t or at least I can’t find out how you do it. You can adjust these setting with the Sony’s in the app. The winner for me was the Bose. When I began looking for noise cancelling headphones I first began looking for the ‘best cancelling’ on the market but there are many other factors you need to consider when making a buying decision. For me that issue was comfort and ensuring they are ‘fit for the purpose of the wearer. If like me you could end up wearing headphones for 2-6+hrs per day I would choose the Bose over the Sony’s in a heartbeat. They are lighter, your ears don’t get hot or sweaty when wearing them and they have more room. Yes the noise cancellation is very slightly substandard to the Sony’s when side by side testing (though still pretty amazing) and they aren’t as loud, but they are the best for all day wearers. If I only wanted to use my headphones for an hour or two per day, the Sony’s would win hands down (although I found them a little tight for my big head). I advise you to try both pairs, but consider the anount of time you’ll wear them for each day as comfort is really important when you have to live with these headphones. Consider the weight you like to have on your head, comfort around your ears such as the fit and tightness. Comfort becomes more important than being able to fiddle with sounds such as base and noise cancellation when you don’t actually like the things in your head. So please buy the most comfortable and then everything else will fall into ace and you’ll love your decision between these two amazing brands. Last point. If you go into a busy airport and watch the commuters in London you’ll quickly notice most people are wearing one brand in particular. You can guess which it is.

I've never spent anywhere near even £100 before, on headphones, but I'm excitement fussy about the frequency range/response, clarity, upper end sharpness, mid and bass resolution, build quality, ease of use, build quality/strength, comfort.... And then there's the use scenarios. If I'm going out into an environment where one needs to hear what's going on the surroundings, then I usually don't want too much noise isolation, and that usually allows better air circulation. If on the other hand, I'm looking for the maximum pleasure, and want to be in my zone with whatever my media is, then noise isolation is more important. Usually at home, a medium isolation is enough to get by, so some over ear cups and good frequency range and response keeps me happy. This can be achieved very well with mid range JVC, Sony, Panasonic stuff. No need to spend over £50. I don't waste money on big brands names that won't even tell me their frequency response range on the box (that's takes it instantly out of my evaluation, because I consider that as hiding the quality of audio, and if it really isn't as important as they will be claiming when you ask them about it, then why hide it?). These headphones give you VERY GOOD noise isolation and actually have active noise cancellation, and the latter feature will nearly always take away from the lively crispness of the high end of the frequency range. Bose has a speciality which puts them leaps and bounds ahead of pretty much any of the competition; and that is the effectiveness of the noise cancellation technology (ability to cancel out sounds outside of the headphones), and the ability to do that and still keep the audio's high frequency crispness very much intact. For true the true audiophile, there will still be a slightly noticeable change, but this will be much less than pretty much anyone else. I'm lead to believe the closest competition to these headphones will give fractionally better high end frequency response, but the cancellation effect is nowhere near Bose's. If you're spending this sort of money and need that noise cancellation, there is nothing else that comes close, and that's undisputable. All of the above factors are very well qualified in these headphones. Specific to this model (QC35 ii), is the wireless Bluetooth features, and they are very impressive too. The sound quality, is as expected, excellent, using the latest protocols and achieving great sound quality, but the media controls on the right ear are easy to navigate with the headset on; something I've often found difficult on most wireless headphones. The left ear has a special assistant button, which was unexpectedly amazing. I honestly thought it was going to be a bit of a gimmick, but it integrates with the app that runs on your phone and gives a very slick version of your Google Assistant (on my Android devices). The Bose assistant, sort of sits between the headphones and phone in a transparent way that makes the whole experience a joy. I don't know if you've used Assistant features before, but they work better with the way the Bose stuff works, and of course, because the audio quality of these headphones is amazing, and outside noise is cancelled out, so you can clearly hear the responses from the assistant. It was all very unexpected, and actually is a very worthwhile feature for the device. A last note, the portability. These fold up fairly flat and there's a provided travel case with a protective shell design. They will keep safe in there. I recommend holding on to the little wedge inserts in the case, as I think they will help avoid rubbing between the ear cups, which might spoil the finish on the headphones over a long period of time. Despite the premium cost of these, I'm very happy with the purchase. An impressive gadget that delivers on its promises.

If you are wondering whether you should buy these in 2021 then, the answer is YES!! I've been using these for nearly 3 years and thought it was time to "upgrade". I purchased the Airpods Max (yes I'm an idiot) and they were plagued with problems. They sounded better than this but were nowhere near as comfortable and lightweight as the Bose. I was getting like a 12-15 hours battery life out of the Airpods Max, they were so unreliable and would randomly drain battery overnight + condensation build-up on the drivers after about 2 hours use + buggy firmware, meant they were unbearable to use. So I returned them and got a refund. But I still wanted to "upgrade" so I purchased the next best consumer ANC headphone, the sony WH1000M4. Again, they sounded better than the bose. But personally, they weren't as comfortable as the Bose for me although they are lightweight. I also found many of its features to be gimmicky and didn't really use them. And although the Sony's did sound better intially, I didn't like the sound signature. It was way too bass heavy, although I liked it at first, it just become jarring to listen to music for a long time. The Bose also has a better build quality than the Sony's and it stores a little bit smaller. Basically, I never realised how amazing the Bose actually is. It has nice sound signature that means I can listen to music for hours on end, it's comfortable to wear for hours on end, it's build well and still has incredible ANC, even 3 years later, the Sony's might be marginally better. I also found the Sony's multi-device function more of a pain to use than the Bose's and not always as accurate or reliable. My only complaint with the Bose would be that I wish the bluetooth range was better, as soon as I leave the room and go next door, the connection stutters, it needs a line of sight ideally. Some kind of an ambient mode would also be nice when you're in a public environment, as even with ANC turned off, most of the sound is still very well isolated. The battery life is also excellent. So unless you will use all the features of the Sony to its full potential, these are still an incredible value pair of headphone, espcially for the price you can get these for now, nearly half of the Sony's at time if you look for it.

Quite good quality, better than i expected. d(^____^) very comfy & very ergonomic design, shaped well to accommodate the earlobe. I saved up and got them, as i saw a recommendation on "Wrong Planet" forums. So i thought "i could use them as a disability aid". The american voice is a bit loud & irritating xD so i put the inbuilt voice to Japanese. Bonus is its helping me remember & learn. I can now understand it when it says its at 100, 90, or whatever percent battert XP i might play around wi' the other languages at some point. The noise cancellation at high, just sounds like the buzzing of a quiet room, or gentle rain or water. It doesny cut out voices completely, so you can still hear some things. It dampens the world, rather than fully cancelling everything. But, it feels safer that way. You can still hear the mostly dangerous noises(cars XP the hoover), its just that your ears won't feel pierced & as if they're trying to bleed XD the best part is it does fully cancel out those low level truly irritating sounds XP like nitpickers muttering away. When you remove them, you really notice the difference, the whole world feels even louder than before xD If you can afford to save up though, they are amazing. Soft & squishy & no pinchy at all. Only issue is the fabric parts will smell like hair fast, and you can't really wash them to take it out. And wipes no really work either. And i doubt they're waterproof. Oh, and sometimes there's a strange mechanical buzz screech. Yet it seems to calm when putting them on & off. It occurs more after long hours wear, or when browsing ma phone. They also disconnect if its doing an update for the headphones on the app. They also won't bluetooth connect to a PS4(only a device supporting the Bose app, i suspect) xD you have to use the supplied cable in the controller instead. On a final note(s): the case is perfect. Since the headphones are so squishy, they need proper protection. They should always go back in the box after use. I would never ever recommend sleeping in them either, thats not in their design. I wouldny lean on them or put pressure on the ear bits either.

These headphones are worth every penny. The materials, the look, the feel, the sound are impeccable, but what's most important for me: noise cancellation is great - if you download the Bose Connect app you can even choose to have NO noise cancellation, LOW level or HIGH level of noise cancellation. (I had the chance to try on the Bose 700 some time ago and if you're looking for a total noise cancellation effect, those are the ones to go.) Another reason why I'm so enthusiastic about these headphones is my horrible experience with my first pair of headphones (Beats). Do not fall victim of pushy salespersons like I unfortunately did. Three years ago I found myself wandering around the airport, trying to kill time because of my flight was delayed. I thought that could be the perfect moment to purchase a pair of headphones at a good price. I had already did some research and from the online reviews, the Bose headphones had the best noise cancelling system hands down. Even though I expressed my interest on the Bose and my concerns about wind noises during calls to the salesman, he kept on praising Beats. Unfortunately I listened and thought "why not?", after all the price was quite lower. DO NOT make my same mistake: the price was lower and after my experience I can say they were still overpriced. Calls were a pain with the lightest breeze or the lightest "clothe stroking", the play button stopped working properly after one and a half year, after three years I couldn't hear sound from my right ear (faulty contact) and the cover of the ear cushion are all "unglued" so the foam is exposed, plus they are too tight on the ears. I love how comfortable these Bose are and I'm sure they will last for a very long time.

I own the QC25 as well as these. The QC25 is as simple as pop in a battery, flip the noise cancelling switch and away you go. Exactly what I want from a pair of headphones. With the QC35ii I first have to download an app, create an account, give the app location permissions and opt out of a load of Bose marketing nonsense BEFORE the noise cancelling will work. It does not appear to just work out of the box, I had to set it up via the app. The headphones will do nothing until you've registered through the app. This is a massive waste of time and totally unnecessary - these are headphones for goodness sake. The app is buggy and confusing, began updating automatically and then when i had to restart it, told me it was updating on another device (it wasn't) and became all glitchy. Terrible start and immediately put me on the back foot compared to the QC25s. This is like having an internet connected iron - totally pointless. The USB charging cable supplied is too short so you cannot charge and use them at the same time, although I imagine you can buy a 3rd party cable that is longer. The box also did not contain the customary airline flight adaptor that I have been used to finding in previous models. Considering this is used so heavily by business travellers I would think it was a no brainer to include this. Bose sell them on their website but I complained and they are sending me one for free. I suggest you do the same. The wired headphone cable that is supplied also feels very flimsy and is very thin without the low profile 90 degree bend that the previous headphone cable from the QC25s had. In all regards so far the QC25s are a better headphone experience. HOWEVER... The sound quality is incredible. It's definitely a step up from the 25s and the NC is better for sure. They are also equally as comfortable as the 25s which is a huge deal as the 25s are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. Due to this, aside from the PITA setup and terrible app (which I won't be using at all from this point on), I think they'll make a good replacement for the QC25s. In an ideal world, Bose would simply copy the design and functionality of the 25s and simply improve the audio quality. There is absolutely no need for all the hoop jumping you are forced to go through to get them to work. These would be a nightmare for someone who is not tech savvy. You only need to briefly skim the reviews on the play store to see that their app is universally hated by everyone. I hope Bose takes note of these issues and improves them but judging from the amount of time the app has been live for, I wouldn't hold out much hope.

living with a music student was becoming tougher and tougher. I prayed every night that the violent screeching of strings would just stop. that god might steal her last breath in the form of some sort of quick and painless accident. When I realized this was not going to just happen by chance i knew i had to take matters into my own hands. I crept quietly towards the door to her room, not that she would have heard me over the caterwauling coming from her violin. Knife in hand i was ready to strike, ready for the nightmare to be over. When suddenly there was a knock at the door. My heart jumped. I opened the door to receive these bangin' Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones! I put them on and finally, quiet, tranquility, peace. I have the rose gold pair which look dope. The ear cups are very comfortable and feel great quality. The noise cancelling feature is really good for studying, on the subway or anywhere with harsh sound. They don't completely block out all noise but still make a massive difference. They are really comfortable on my head however, they don't really work for me at the gym as they slip off. I just use cheap ones at the gym as my bose are really for studying and going into town. Sound quality is incredible. I can't imagine going back to listening any other way. They look amazing, sound amazing and feel amazing

As I said in the title these headphones are the best I have ever had, I have been using them everyday for almost 7 years and they work like they had the first day I only had to replace the ear paddings a few times. They fit around my ears perfectly even while I wear glasses and the sound quality is excellent. Super easy to use, you can basically plug and play from the moment you open the box. They can both be used wired or connected via bluetooth, what i use most. Depending on how you use the headphones the battery life will fluctuates, I use mine to game, watch YouTube videos and listen to music and the battery lasts for around 2 days without charging, obviously when I say 2 says I don't mean 48h straight.

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Excelente qualidade, bateria dura bastante e cancelamento de ruido ajuda muito pra usar enquanto trabalha em escritorio ou mesmo quando se quer estudar em paz.

Anteriormente tenía los QC25, y ahora que llevo un rato con los QC35 II puedo notar algunas diferencias: 1.- Estéticamente son similares, pero noto una mejora en cuanto a la calidad de la diadema, en comparación los QC25 se sentían hechos de un plástico más barato 2.- Han mejorado en cuanto a comodidad, sí, los QC25 eran cómodos pero cuando los llegué a utilizar por períodos de más de 8 hrs hacían que me doliera alrededor de los oídos, con los QC35 II ya no sucedió 3.- Mejoraron ligeramente su ANC, viajo en transporte público y al escuchar música si los QC25 cancelaban a mi percepción el 85% del ruido alcanzando a escuchar levemente algunos sonidos agudos como claxons, los QC35 II cancelan un 90% del ruido exterior 4.- Lo más obvio es que son inalámbricos, aunque fuí un poco escéptico al principio, me estoy acostumbrando a usarlos de esta forma que con cable, pareciendo como mejor alternativa el hecho de cargarlos que utilizando pilas AAA para el ANC; donde si bajas la aplicación Bose Connect puedes estar al tanto del nivel de batería que tienen y anticiparte a que queden sin energía 5.- Por último, el cable 3.5mm que incluye aunque no es imprescindible, no me gustó que es más delgado en comparación con el incluído en los QC25 Compré los blue midnight, que me parecen más estéticos que los color negro y no tan llamativos como los plata; en lugares con poca luz se ven en un tono azul muy oscuro casi negro, y en lugares con mucha luz como a pleno sol se ven más como azul marino EDIT: Llevo ya más de ocho meses utilizándolos y hasta la fecha ninguna falla que reclamar, incluso los he utilizado para gaming y se escuchan bastante bien, no muy envolvente pero sí bastante claro. De lo que sí dudo un poco es la durabilidad de las almohadillas, si bien honestamente no las he cuidado demasiado en cuestión de sudor a veces, además de que los he usado casi a diario, a día de hoy empieza a parecer que dentro de algún tiempo se empezarán a descarapelar (todavía no ocurre y tampoco es algo que se note demasiado) pero para que los futuros compradores los cuiden en este aspecto.

Everything I say is subjective and based on my own likes/dislikes and most importantly, my priorities. This is my 3rd Bose. I had a QC25 for about 3 years, then a QC35 which got stolen (hope that fellow is rotting somewhere). I had to decide what to get as a replacement. One of the priorities was cost as I didn't want to spend a lot. Sony's XM 4 & 5 looked great especially XM5 which had ironed out a lot of kinks from XM4. But the thing with Sony is that their sound signature is quite bass heavy and in many sound samples, they just sound muddy. I agree there is Sony's app with equalizer but I also didn't like the Auto NC they implemented. Sennheiser had Momentum 4 which had a couple of things I didn't like (plus cost). I also checked Bose 700 and QC45. The issue with QC45 is they have removed the ability to reduce NC levels making it unusable in windy conditions. Bose 700 had strong head pressure and I don't like touch controls, plus expensive. After watching tons of reviews of above headphones on YT and trying them in the stores, I decided to go with either QC 35 or this one, QC35 II. I'll detail my findings below. Noise Cancellation: The difference in Active NC in most headphones is very little. Some cancel lower freqs better while some cancel higher freqs better. You can't go wrong with most good HP these days. But having the ability to control the level of NC is a big plus. The QC35 II has an extra button (compared to QC35) which I can program to control the NC level. This is very useful as I can wear it outside in windy conditions without the winding blowing my ears away. By setting the NC level to low, wind noise is totally eliminated. The QC 35 II did work perfectly on flights by cutting the aircraft noise. (similar to QC35). Comfort: I felt the Bose to be the most comfortable HP amongst all I tried (above). I already have used the QC series before for years and I use the HP for long hours on a daily basis. I hardly feel discomfort, even after wearing them for 7-8 hours (flights). The cushions are soft and easy on the skin, the cups are deep enough for my big ears and the head band doesn't exert the pressure like the Hulk (or the Bose 700). I felt the Sony to be slight less comfortable when I tried them. The comfort is also in using the HP. I hate touch controls and prefer buttons, but the modern human needs to complicate things. Tactile buttons on the QC 35 II are simple, and just work. Materials: Quality of materials is excellent. The top cushion on the head band is soft and comfortable on top of the head. The cushions are great, the cups are made of some fiber (but not plastic), so they feel light yet premium to touch. The buttons feel snappy and firm to touch. The head band extension mechanism is also straightforward and easy to use without having to take them off (unlike the Bose 700 which I felt were quite horrible in this aspect due to its extension design) Price: QC35 II being an older model, I got this for about 21.5K INR. Lot better for what it gives me compared to QC 45, 700, or ones from other brands. This price worked well for me as this purchase itself was a sudden expenditure that I had not budgeted for. Sound: The Bose sound signature is relatively flatter compared to Sony (especially), but the sound stage feels wider and the sound itself feels more natural and authentic. Very difficult to explain unless one hears it themselves. I like this signature because of the type of music I listen as well as for gaming. You can use 3rd party equalizer apps if you want to tweak the sound (not the best solution) as the Bose app doesn't allow equalizer settings for the QC35 II like they do with QC45 (3 band that too). Sony does this better. But to my liking this works and I have no complaints. BT & Connectivity: You can connect to 2 devices at a time (sound only from one, but useful in case of receiving calls). The BT connectivity setup is fairly quick and without hiccups. The HP also comes with an audio cable (3.5mm audio port to 2.5mm HP port). This allows you to use the HP when the battery is down as well. Still can't use NC when its charging, though, but I read that it was for safety reasons. The BT connectivity is decent distance wise but in Indian homes, moving from one room to the other caused the connection to break. I'm guessing this is due to the construction of home (thicker walls? brick & cement? IDK) but this doesn't happen when I'm abroad and move across my house. But this is not a negative. One more thing I couldn't care less about is the Voice Assistant. I didn't want this feature and I don't use it on these HPs. I also don't want a machine listening to me and learning stuff. In the box: The pouch the HP comes in is great. It is sturdy enough and flat and comes with pockets. Great. The audio cable is good as mentioned above. It comes with a USB-micro USB charging cable, but it is very short. But they don't provide you with an airplane adapter. I still have mine from the QC25 but, seriously Bose. You can't include a small plastic thingy for this price? Overall, for the price and for what it offers, I felt it was best to go with something I was comfortable with. The QC35 II ticked all the boxes for me.

This is my 2nd pair of this model and I love how they feel. Newer headphones probably have better sound or ANC and cooler features but this is my favorite. FEATURES They can be connected to 2 devices at once and it's easy to switch between instantly. I switch between my Pixel 5, TV, ipad and my computer all the time because it remembers circa 7-8 devices. It has Google Assistant built in and that button can be changed to control other things. I use it to toggle between levels of ANC. The app allows you to change the settings easily. COMPARISON I was going to buy the Bose 700 but I didn't like how they felt. They had a little more pressure both on top of your head and on the sides compared to this one. I am also not a fan of the touch controls on the 700, especially the volume, and that you can't fold them. The travel case is also bigger. I also tried on the Sony XM4 and I didn't like how shallow their earcups were compared to these ones. They were touching my ears from the start. Not a good sign for long use. But they sounded great. COLOR I've added pictures to show how the color is a lot different than the regular black model. In the promotion pictures I didn't notice a huge difference. And it's somewhat gradual when you hold them and the light source decides what color it is. So it goes from black with a shimmer to blue. I personally really like it. MICRO-USB The only downside to it being older is the Micro-usb port. But I've started to use magnetic charging cables on my bigger devices, game controllers etc that I don't charge that often, so this older port isn't an issue anymore. SUMMARY I recommend them to people who just want the gold standard of ANC headphones and comfort when traveling or wearing headphones all day and doesn't really care about the latest features. These just work great in all situations, especially when making phone calls.