Nevertheless, after testing both models, I noticed that the QC35 II let in certain high-frequency noises, like air horns and police sirens, into the soundstage. I will always appreciate these headphones' ability to drown out airplane engines and provide solitude for listening to music at home. When they launched, the QC35 II demonstrated industry-leading noise cancellation, and don't disappoint to this day. Notably, the 700 blocked all that noise with the ANC adjuster at Level 8 (the highest setting is 10) via the mobile app. I didn't hear a peep when commuting on the train during rush hour or when blasting my living room speakers with Avengers: Endgame playing in the background. The 700 couldn't completely mute the noise from a nearby construction site with dump trucks speeding over potholes, but the rest of the racket went unnoticed. It took several loud, simultaneous distractions to disrupt my Spotify vibes. Underneath the 700's svelte design are eight mics, six of which are designed to hush your surroundings, and they perform incredibly well. The company revamped its adaptive microphone technology for the 700, giving the headphones a major advantage over their predecessor. Bose QC35 II: Active noise cancellationĬomparing the noise cancellation in the Bose 700 and Bose QC35 II may seem unfair, but that’s only because of the numerous upgrades Bose integrated into the latest flagship model. The QC35 II operate similarly, but voice commands are not as fluid as they are on the 700. Gmail, Facebook and incoming calls) available at the touch of a button. It was also useful to have notifications (e.g. I was particularly impressed by how fast Google Assistant responded to my inquiries. The 700 handled speech recognition much better than the QC35 II, accounting for every syllable. You can use a voice command to trigger Alexa. The ability to use slide gestures up and down (to control the volume) and left to right (to skip forward or back) for music playback on the panel is convenient when you're on the go, as is the ability to perform tap gestures like double-tap (to play/pause/answer) and tap and hold (to decline calls).īoth pair of headphones grant access to all three major digital assistants: Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Other than that, they feel gentle on the ears and head, and you can wear them for hours without feeling fatigued.Īfter a year of testing, I still consider the 700’s touch panel to be one of the most intuitive and responsive out there. Unless you have a small head and you set the extenders at a secure setting, the headphones will slip off, especially when you're rushing through crowds. The QC35 II share many of these positives, but have a looser fit. The extenders also have a natural feel of movement that adds to the 700's superior comfort. Bose also did a great job with weight distribution, as the headphones remain stable on the head. The memory foam ear cups feel plush, and the cushioning on the underside of the headband easily conforms to the skull to achieve a relaxed fit.
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