I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the password. I love any assistance you can give me.
The crackling you are experiencing is a software issue when the headphone are connected to two devices...if you go to the Bose forums you will see MANY people are experiencing this and Bose is aware and their technicians are working on it...its very disappointing at this price point I know. Great video...thanks!
Ahh the QC35 have that as well. Somewhat of a static noise when playing from to two devices at once. I usually turn off the BT from one device to remedy the situation.
That post has a comment from bose on the second to last page with this link that better directs the conversation to the crackling when connected to two devices at once. For now my only solution is disconnecting my phone while working, and my pc when I'm not working. community.bose.com/t5/Around-On-Ear-Headphones/Noise-Cancelling-700-Firmware-Update-Stutter-when-Connected-to/td-p/301689
@@paytonatkinson8080 my solution was to buy Sony xm4s. They're better than bose in every way, especially the app and software interface. Bose is now using their reputation as an excuse to cut corners while raising prices.
Had a similar problem with my Bose 700 and loaned them to a direct connect user for a few months. After being used as a passive headset for months which ensured the battery was fully discharged, then charging the headset, the problem of clicking in the one earpiece resolved and the Bose 700 is working fine again. First day of working again.
I have never seen are heard you do a review. I must say this is the best review I have ever heard on the Bose 700 headphones. What makes it so real for me is you and I both love the Bose sound. You and I have both owned bose for about ten years( me 20 years). With you having owned them and liked them, I have the most respect for your review. So much so that not only do I give you a thumbs up, but I have subscribed to you as well. That's saying a lot coming from me. I am a 61-year-old guy that loves live music and good recording sounds. Thank you for your badass review. I almost bought these but you may have saved me from future pains. But I will say Bose is badass too because they replaced your headphones with a new set twice and that just makes me that much more of a Bose guy, still. Thanks. James in Arlington, Texas.
@@christofilmproductions3554 you can't go wrong. They look and sound great. Sound is crystal clear. If you like bass, you may want to consider the Sony, these don't have quite as much bass response .
It depends on your device some phones or iPods don’t have as good of a Bluetooth connection if the connection isn’t very good then that’s what causes the popping noise.
I only use my Bose NC700S with one device, so the sound is perfect. At first, I didn't like how they sounded. I thought the sound was okay, but nothing really all that special. However, play around with the EQ settings. That makes all the difference. At first, the app was not accessible with voice over at all. I'm totally blind, so voice over is essential for me on my iPhone. However, there was a recent update to the bose app that I didn't know about and now, I can use the EQ settings with no issues. The noise canceling on these headphones is insanely good. I could be in the livingroom and the TV going and not hear a thing and enjoy my audio book or music. The design of these headphones is so much better then the Sony headphones. The sony headphones sounded great, but they just had so much plastic in them, it made me nervous I might accidentally break them. Just grab the Bose NC700S you won't be disappointed. They are also very comfortable to wear as well.
Note. If you choose TWO settings to be the same number, The headphones will intelligently toggle between just those two. I prefer it to be 10 & Off / Transparency mode.
I’ve had mine now for a little over a year and no wear or tear on them they’re still just like new they are by far the best headphones I’ve ever owned and I will definitely buy them again.
You just had bad luck. I have always bought Bose and these are by far the best I have ever had no issues. I use them everyday and travel all over the world. Great for long flights. They are covered by warranty if you have issues so getting a replacement if needed is very simple. Awesome headphones.
I just bought the comfort 700 about two weeks ago, and haven't had any problems so far. Otherwise they've been great, especially since I have workers jackhammering the plaster in my pool and to take out all the concrete in my back yard this week while I've been working from home. My office is right above the pool. My many meetings have said they can't hear the jackhammering and although I can still hear it lightly, it's greatly diminished from the actual sound. Trust me- it's LOUD in actual sound. Fingers crossed they continue to work as they are now.
Hi, thanks for this comment, im thinking of getting these work as i do alot of vid meetings, have you after the 5 months experienced any issues so far?
Amazing work! I recently came across your channel and it instantly became a favourite. I love how direct and to the point the reviews are, and my god the chapters! a brilliant touch! I wish more companies would send you their products to review. Since most people are more likely to buy a product that's been under review for 6 months (I know I would), rather than a quick review right after a release. So thank you mate! And keep up the good work.
I finally gave up after my fourth pair in 7 months, as you say customer support was fantastic but I was using for work and although I had my AirPod pros to fall back on it was’nt sustainable waiting for replacements all the time. I finally got a pair of Sony wh-1000xm4 for general Bluetooth listening and occasional calls and a pair of Jabra Evolve on ear boom mic for my Zoom and phone calls for work. It’s all good now, when I start travelling long distance again I’ll take my Sony’s and my AirPods
Darn, after a couple of days of research I thought I had figured out the exact perfect pair for my needs! I might still get them, but now I think I will go back and compare them with the Quiet Comfort II yet again. I appreciate the review, even if it's disappointing. Better to know now than after I invest a lot of money in them!
Very helpful! Tbh I think I still might buy a pair around Black Friday time, I want a pair specifically for my laptop for when I do homework at coffee shops, and I already have a pair of AirPod Pro’s for my iPhone so hopefully I don’t suffer any problems with the Bose but it’s also super great to know that their customer service is amazing. Great review and thank you for the advice!!
I was sooo disappointed in these. They have an un-modifiable motionless shutdown. I thought I could sleep in them on flights from San Francisco to Paris. Apparently, neither I nor the airplane move enough for them, and after 10 minutes of sleep the sound of the plane engine zooms back into my ears. Waste of money, QC25's are way better.
@@lacyjohnson7893 that’s good to hear, I actually ended up buying the QC35ii because I watched another comparison between those and the ones from this video and it didn’t seem like it was worth the big price jump, not to mention I got the QC35ii on sale for $200 at Best Buy
@@ricardoaguilar474 I saw that deal - it's really good. I remember paying almost 400 bucks tax included for mine! Anyways, I'm personally looking to transition away from the QC35s and use it for work in loud environments and get the 700 for home. Hopefully the 700 will have a good deal as well.
Honest review. I’m a die hard Bose fan. I’ve spent so much money on Bose products raging from lifestyle to Bose earbuds of which I bought back in October for my birthday present.
@@YOUSIF9292 I find that like all headphones after a certain amount of time, I just want them off of my head. But these are quite comfortable for hours. Audio quality is fantastic. You can adjust the equalizer if you want to bring up the bass.
@@YOUSIF9292 This is a bit late for a reply but I have had these for a bit over a year and I absolutely love them! They sound phenomenal and I wear them for hours on end whilst doing my schoolwork/attending zoom classes with no discomfort. I can't recommend these more if you can stomach the price point.
I have been using the Bose 700 Headphones with iOS and MacOS for over 1.5 years now. Mainly for music and video calls. Noise Cancelling and the quality of my voice is outstanding. I also highly recommend this product.
Great review man. Very articulate and natural, informative and easy to follow. I purchased these for $229 on Prime Day. Also a long time Bose fan. Thank you and…subscribed.
I had the same problem; It was covered under warranty (2 years later) i looked around but I loved them so much I got the same pair; since its covered under warranty at least you know you are solid for 2 years (and since I got a replacement I know its 4 years) - electronics dont last forever i know its crazy to spend this much knowing its not going to work forever but im ok with it; solid review
Whelp, I got them anyhow. They just seem so much better than the alternatives and I'm content with having Bose send me a new pair every 6 months if the bubbly crackling shows up...I'm not really content with it but I sorta chalk your first pair's issues up to being refurbished. It isn't fair to consider refurbished hardware the same as new regardless of the legal jargon that comes with it. Overall, this review is fair and real. Thank you!
Longtime Bose fan but sadly wouldn’t recommend the NC700s. Returned mine due to Bluetooth connection malfunctioning which made them unusable. Would consider buying again if their engineers can fix the frequent dropouts. This same issue is commonly reported in other reviews. Brand loyalty can only be stretched so far.
I will warn you that the noise cancellation on all noise canceling headphones eventually wears and you start being able to hear more the noise cancellation on my Bose 700 Headphones started wearing a bit after a year of use what happens is from stretching the headphones out whenever you put them on eventually makes the headphones not as tight of a fit and whenever their not as tight of a fit the noise cancellation is less effective just thought I’d point that out.
Just ordered mine today.I get them from Bose Canada tomorrow. I grabbed a silver pair of refurbished ones. I’ve had the 35’s for a few years and love them! I’m sure I’ll love these too. Your video was very helpful and helped me make my decision. Thanks! All the best! ✌️
My biggest gripe with mine are that you cannot use them while charging them. As soon as you plug the usb-c into them they turn off and force off until unplugged. The dual BT is terrible and causes me grief all the time as well.
Thank you. I've been considering a purchase but read similar reviews online. I'll wait for the next model. Hopefully it will improve upon the flaws of the 700.
good review! these headphones are amazing, i use them since day 1 after launch and work great, even if paired with 2 devices, an samsing s20 5g and an macbook air m1 the eq they implemented down the road is a nice touch but never used it, i like how the sound by default. a month ago i had to replace the earcups (i wear glasses with sharp rims and those mofos left an ugly mark on them), those are around 100 lei here in romania (20 euros) even with glasses, these are veeery comfy and i can use them the entire work day without bothering me
The Bose nc700 does not have mute functionality on the "Headset" for calls on Zoom i.e Mute button on Headset works for Phone calls but not like Zoom ,Skype
I have Bose 700 for an year, extensively use every day - i have to rechrge it every day (conected to 2 devices all day long and many times i am in calls). Never hat the bubbling sound problem, yet. I spet with them on my head, and also sometimes they were in room with much steam (kitchen, bathroom). So they are very resistent. I also a quite a few times discharged them completely, so they sometimes just chut down with no warning or thre is little time after the first battery warning. But it tends to be ok after some complete full charges.
I've had mine for a year. The touch controls have never functioned well, if at all, except for the volume control. I'm willing to concede operator error on that. My Beats Solo 3's had more than twice the battery life, My mid-range Audio-Technicas were more comfortable on my head (weight distribution), and my Jabra Elite 75's have better sound. Honestly, if it weren't for the amazing fit around my ears (by far the most comfortable of any I've tried) and my big head (size 8 hat), I'd have taken them back to Costco shortly after buying them. A year later and I'm looking for new ear pads cuz the last pair split. I do use them extensively and daily so...then again, I did the same with my AT's and my $150 pair never did that. I agree, no recommendation here either.
I had a ton of problems with the headphones dropping and picking back up my phone every five minutes or so. It was extremely annoying especially because when the headphones give you updates, it cuts audio...not good on work calls. That being said, still the best headphones. I've used raycons, bowers and wilkins...still want to go back to the bose.
I had the same popping noise issue with the QuietComfort® 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones, usually occurs when the battery is low, once charged up it goes away.
Do you think they will work good for hiking and biking? I like to listen to lectures (not music) while hiking or biking? Will they stick on ears is the major part? I guess it could cancel the wind noise while biking which could be very handy.
For hiking and biking I'd probably stay away from an overhead headset like the Bose 700. Don't get me wrong, in our review of the Bose 700 we found it to be fantastic. That said, I think other headphones would be more suitable for the active application. Take a look at the Jabra Elite Active 75t. I think you'd find these to be much more enjoyable for active use.
@@6MonthsLater can the touch controls be disabled in the app or something? I'm thinking about getting a bose nc700 primarily for sleep and meditation, I tried the Sony xm4 but it appears the xm4's have a structural defect that causes unbalanced audio so I'm forced to go bose at least until the xm5
I've used the 700s for a year and love them, but I did have to return them for replacement. They just bricked themselves one morning. Hardware is excellent but software from Bose has had some issues. That being said, noise cancellation is decent and Bluetooth connectivity is excellent.
Me after 1 year: Ear pads are ready for replacement, they really don't last very long. Really hate the touch control (you can't change volume when there is no audio) and really miss thumb wheel from my old Sony. You can't use the headphone while charging. Beside those downsides, it's a comfortable headphone with decent audio and noise cancelling.
There is something I did not hear you cover. Maybe you covered it in the earlier reviews? I am totally blind. I have a pair of qc35s, the original not the second series, and the voice prompts are ok. They will tell me who is calling and my battery level when I turn on the headphones and probably a couple of other things. Do the voice prompts speak all necessary info when navigating via touch screen. I'm actually not crazy about touch screens, so will probably just use my bluetooth keyboard which is connected to my ios phone. Also, I am hoping the app is fully accessible with VOiceover. I have the app for my qc35s, but there isn't as much to control so I don't know how accessibility is. Also, I'm guessing there is no way to disable the touch screen? Either way, sounds interesting and loved this review. Hope the popping resolves itself. I know sometimes when I am using my qc35s, I will get a loud squealing sound. If I pause what I am playing, it stops, though it has returned not long after at times. I wish these headphones would beep or something when they are done charging, since I can't see lights. At least I know how long they take to charge lol. Keep up the good work.
I was thinking of buying bose refurbished on the bose 700 for $250. I can also put an student discount and get 30% off so the bose 700 would be $175. What a steal😄 I think I'm going to get it before the deal ends.
I love mine, except the bass is pretty lacking especially for the price! For example if I play hip hop at max volume it will hit like 96db vs 103db with hard rock at the same settings of full noise cancellation and everything maxed in the eq. Do I have a bad set? It doesn’t sound blown, just extremely lacking in bass volume?
Wish I'd had this review before I bought my pair in April! Mine have been nothing but trouble and I don't think they sound good for the price. My first pair was replaced after being bricked by a software update (the day after the 30 day Amazon return window) and I still have issues swapping between two devices. The XM4's have USB-C now, so there isn't much of a reason to go for the NC700's anymore.
should i grab the QC45 or a refurb pair of 700s? i'm hesitant towards the 700s due to the touch capacitive pad, it might freak out in cold weather (phantom touches) like the sony wh1000xm3's which has a widely documented issue of freaking out in cold weather
Thanks for this review but mine cuts audio for short time and voice (from others people speaking near me) cancellation is very bad comparing with the Sony and Apple. Very disappointed ☹️
I have just bought the Bose 700. Is the cracking noise issue what is sometimes referred to as "static noise". It is actually quite strong for me when both my phone and my PC are connected. The trick to disconnect the phone is not working that well. The cracking noise is less present but still there. On the other hand if only my phone is connected than it is OK. I also have a pair of Sennheiser pxc 550-II and never experienced such cracking or static noise issue ....
Why anyone dont give a clear review 🤔 i am so confused i dont like heavy sound of xm5 and bose looks better but even after a lot of review videos i am still not clear which one to buy .
I had the QC35II and they had the cracking noise, they would disconnect randomly as well. They offered me the 700s at a discounted price, so im waiting on them today. Hoping these issues are resolved!
I bought my first pair of headphones with Bose and was kinda disappointed. If given the same choice, I might just go for Sony's or their QC35 series, save that extra 100 bucks. Though I am quite satisfied with the sound quality, great pair, bass isn't too heavy. Calls are clear.
I thought that was a bit harsh! Especially given that Bose reset the warranty when they sent a replacement pair AND replaced them with a new pair - well you can't get much better customer service than that. The whole point of providing decent customer service is to show the customer they're worthy of consideration and help retain customer loyalty, so to say you wouldn't recommend them, especially being a long time customer - if I was bose I would be extremely disappointed with that. Issues with two sets isn't really "multiple" failures, multiple indicates several, not two. It also kind of negates the rest of the video, you might as well not have bothered with the rest of it.
My Sony MX3s also have a "shuffling" or "crackling" noise in the right earcup after 1-2 hours of usage, super annoying. I almost considered buying these bose headphones instead as a replacement, hoping to find headphones I can use without annoying crackles. I see the comment section being all over the place with this problem, some saying it's about having two devices paired, other saying they bought mx4s instead (which have the same crackling problem, btw..). Are there ANY good noise cancelling headphones WITHOUT game-breaking issues like a constant crackling sound in one earcup? I'd gladly pay almost anything for that!
The latest pair we got from Bose doesn’t seem to have this issue thankfully. If you’re in the Apple Ecosystem, the AirPods Max are also a great choice and have worked flawlessly for me - Josh
Thanks for a great review. I don't need to pair my headsets to multiple devices at the same time, so if I did have crackling issues, that wouldn't be a problem. I know everyone talks about the Sony xm4's these days. Well, those are junk in my opinion. I can't believe how much plastic is on those headphones. I always felt, that I had to be really careful when I was wearing them. If I folded them wrong in the included case, snap goes the ear-piece and they would be broken. I'm saving up for a set of the bose headphones. I want a set for phone calls and great noise canceling.
I went into a store today to test out all top headphones and they all played the same songs and your right......I picked up the Sony xm4 first and knew I wasn't getting them they felt cheap...very uncomfortable and the sound wasn't great......I put on the bose and WOW everything about them was great I bought them straight away.......
@@azgard8914 what made you take them back? The more reviews I see, the more I’m considering dropping the $550 for Apple and buying an after-market case
There just not nothing special…….and I was looking for something to make me smile when I put them on and I can say for me personally the apple max are right for me……I have a 10k setup so wasn’t bothered spending on a good pair but if I didn’t have the money I’d settle for the Bose 700….have you tried a pair of apple max…
I’ve had mine since Christmas and have not had an issue. I love them except that they slip off of my head all of the time! I don’t know what to do for this. Anyone with a suggestion?? It would be much appreciated
I bought this pair of headphones and I've run into too many issues. I have firstly experienced the bubble noise on my left earcup for no reason whatsoever. So I took them to the importer in my country and they got my left earcup replaced. But guess what? After only 1 month the bubble noise started again on the same earcup. They did replace the earcup because I noticed it wasn't the old one. I took them again and this time they gave me a brand new pair. Time goes on so far so good, but after 3 months the cushing on the right earcup got ripped for literally no reason. Luckily they're still under warrenty, but who knows what's going to happen next. This is definitely not worth your money - horrible experience. I wish I had never bought them.
Wish I saw this three days ago. I bought them on Monday, wore them on the airplane and everytime my ear touched the side of the seat I heard and felt MEAN vibrations. Wondering if that's normal? I aboslutely loved my qc35s which I have had for at least 12 years but needed a new pair for the ride home.
Got mine today super excited to wear them 🎉 the video is super informative and I’m sorry for your experience but yeah you don’t like bose bose likes you ❤
Hello! Thanks for your best review! But I have question... is this headphone conect to Samsung galaxy note 9 whit best quality? Because I heard this headphone only support aptx codec!!!
Everything is he said it true because I have the same issue with my new bose 700 and there only charging to 15 hours. I think it the software issue. I have the latest update and I still drove mad with them maybe I should have just bought the bose 35 2 instead. Don´t waste your money on buying the bose 700.
I got the Bose 700 headphones 🎧 they were ok but the gestures to control music was really annoying and the headphones randomly switch off that’s why I’ve gone back to my QC 35 II I’m going to be getting new QC 45 They have physical buttons which is good which I’m really happy and USB type C for charging
Bought these a a couple of weeks ago. Overall they aren't bad, but I think you should wait for the next new thing. Yamaha came out with their answer to these and they aren't bad, but that's just one example of reasons to wait. For me at least, these become slightly uncomfortable after awhile, maybe 2-3 hours, it's not unbearable, but something to think about. They also have just subpar sound, even with the EQ it doesn't do much, the bass is just not what it should be at this price. They also get a little warm/ stuffy after only one hour. I would honestly think seriously about something other than the 700s
1. It has 0 option for earpad material. Ps : Replacement earpads are incredibly exprensive going for 30 -35 euros which is stupid. 2. I have an avarage headsize and these things somehow sqeeze my head more that beyerdynamic tygr300s 3. for 200 bucks the sound quality is avarage. 4. They do feel modern and polished.
For what they are they're still good and our third pair have been holding up well, though if you're an Apple user id still personally go for the AirPods Max. They're what I've been using as my main headphones since last December - Josh
Yes. But you won't be able to download firmware updates, or configure the noise cancellation levels, or change the language, or change the voice assistant,........
The new materials and thinner band also really make them quickly slip off the head... pretty much any quick movements of the head cause them to slip off... sooooo annoying
I agree with your non recommendation….I have a new set, and have it paired to two devices, but when I’m watching utube, it drops the audio out and you have to restart the unit, mor than once, I won’t buy Bose again….
anyone has had MANY problems with the touch control and buttons on windows? like, they do not work at all. It really sucks because I got them for work and I cannot mucte and unmute myself with the button I do it with on calls on my phone :(
I love the quality of the noise cancellation and the amazing audio. The only problem is the technology Bose uses to connect with other devices. Very poor reliability.
I have a LOT of problems with Bluetooth connecting to my Acer Aspire E15 Laptop Windows 8.1. Fair to say, my previous Bluetooth Headphones had the same problem so the problem is my Laptop. I got around the problem by disconnecting and reconnecting. The problem is so bad now, I can't reconnect the Bose 700 at all. Any suggestions please
I highly recommend you look at getting the Link USB adapter if you don't have it now. We reviewed the Bose 700 and Bose 700 UC (UC version has the Link adapter) and found that when using the headphones for computer based applications it is much better with the USB adapter. Hope that helps!
When worn for hours, they become so uncomfortable 😣 really don’t like the head squeezing design...no one commented on how uncomfortable they are so I purchased them and can’t return them 😢
@123Cathleen I actually stretched them out by putting them around the headphones box for about 24 hours, this helped tremendously. Give it a try, I hope it helps!
Nope, didn't have any bluetooth connectivity issues with any of the devices we tried them with. The Pixel 4XL was the main phone we tested them with over the long term and didn't notice any issues with that specific device.
The first pair were refurbished so you COULD give them a pass on that one. So you only really had trouble w/one new pair. Hopefully the final replacement pair is that last pair you’ll need
Doesn't refurbished mean they got checked and passed that they are still good to sell again? And when it also happens with he new set it is just a known issue with these headphones
The Bose 700 are awesome. We reviewed them and find them to be one of the best in class. In addition there is a Link USB adapter available that helps if using the Bose 700 on a computer for softphone calls and/or video meetings.
After 6 Months with the third pair we haven't experienced any issues with them. So far so good!
did you have to pay for shipping?
No, not for a replacement pair
@@6MonthsLater thanks!
Thank you Sir! It really helps me make my decision.
I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot the password. I love any assistance you can give me.
Thank you for your honesty, this is what reviews should be about saving people time and money
Also as someone who has used the Sony wh1000xm4 wait for the xm5, the xm4 has structural issues which causes unbalanced audio
@@alphagiga4878 I think that's just you lol
@@Senayoshy how so?
@@alphagiga4878 I don't experience the issue you mentioned
@@Senayoshy odd, I tried buying it 3 times and all 3 times it's still unbalanced
The crackling you are experiencing is a software issue when the headphone are connected to two devices...if you go to the Bose forums you will see MANY people are experiencing this and Bose is aware and their technicians are working on it...its very disappointing at this price point I know. Great video...thanks!
Mind sharing the link to a forum post about it?
Ahh the QC35 have that as well. Somewhat of a static noise when playing from to two devices at once. I usually turn off the BT from one device to remedy the situation.
@@Monk-E Sucks! I really wanted to buy these but I guess ill keep shopping around.
That post has a comment from bose on the second to last page with this link that better directs the conversation to the crackling when connected to two devices at once. For now my only solution is disconnecting my phone while working, and my pc when I'm not working. community.bose.com/t5/Around-On-Ear-Headphones/Noise-Cancelling-700-Firmware-Update-Stutter-when-Connected-to/td-p/301689
@@paytonatkinson8080 my solution was to buy Sony xm4s. They're better than bose in every way, especially the app and software interface. Bose is now using their reputation as an excuse to cut corners while raising prices.
Had a similar problem with my Bose 700 and loaned them to a direct connect user for a few months. After being used as a passive headset for months which ensured the battery was fully discharged, then charging the headset, the problem of clicking in the one earpiece resolved and the Bose 700 is working fine again. First day of working again.
I have never seen are heard you do a review. I must say this is the best review I have ever heard on the Bose 700 headphones. What makes it so real for me is you and I both love the Bose sound. You and I have both owned bose for about ten years( me 20 years). With you having owned them and liked them, I have the most respect for your review. So much so that not only do I give you a thumbs up, but I have subscribed to you as well. That's saying a lot coming from me. I am a 61-year-old guy that loves live music and good recording sounds. Thank you for your badass review. I almost bought these but you may have saved me from future pains. But I will say Bose is badass too because they replaced your headphones with a new set twice and that just makes me that much more of a Bose guy, still. Thanks. James in Arlington, Texas.
thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the review and found it useful! - Josh
@@6MonthsLater man where is ur follow up review about the third ones crack noise?
That’s bizarre I’ve had these for a year and never dealt with the weird popping noise
Agree, I have had mine for a year without issues as well. I don't usually play them too loud though so I may be babying them.
I’m looking at buying a pair and I would like to hear your opinion.
@@christofilmproductions3554 you can't go wrong. They look and sound great. Sound is crystal clear. If you like bass, you may want to consider the Sony, these don't have quite as much bass response .
Alright thanks for your advice. Just ordered them today so they should be coming soon
It depends on your device some phones or iPods don’t have as good of a Bluetooth connection if the connection isn’t very good then that’s what causes the popping noise.
I've had these for a couple of months now and haven't had any issues.
Still appreciate that you share your experience
I only use my Bose NC700S with one device, so the sound is perfect. At first, I didn't like how they sounded. I thought the sound was okay, but nothing really all that special. However, play around with the EQ settings. That makes all the difference. At first, the app was not accessible with voice over at all. I'm totally blind, so voice over is essential for me on my iPhone. However, there was a recent update to the bose app that I didn't know about and now, I can use the EQ settings with no issues. The noise canceling on these headphones is insanely good. I could be in the livingroom and the TV going and not hear a thing and enjoy my audio book or music. The design of these headphones is so much better then the Sony headphones. The sony headphones sounded great, but they just had so much plastic in them, it made me nervous I might accidentally break them. Just grab the Bose NC700S you won't be disappointed. They are also very comfortable to wear as well.
Note. If you choose TWO settings to be the same number, The headphones will intelligently toggle between just those two. I prefer it to be 10 & Off / Transparency mode.
I’ve had mine now for a little over a year and no wear or tear on them they’re still just like new they are by far the best headphones I’ve ever owned and I will definitely buy them again.
You just had bad luck. I have always bought Bose and these are by far the best I have ever had no issues. I use them everyday and travel all over the world. Great for long flights. They are covered by warranty if you have issues so getting a replacement if needed is very simple. Awesome headphones.
I just bought the comfort 700 about two weeks ago, and haven't had any problems so far. Otherwise they've been great, especially since I have workers jackhammering the plaster in my pool and to take out all the concrete in my back yard this week while I've been working from home. My office is right above the pool. My many meetings have said they can't hear the jackhammering and although I can still hear it lightly, it's greatly diminished from the actual sound. Trust me- it's LOUD in actual sound. Fingers crossed they continue to work as they are now.
We have found the Bose 700 to be great in our reviews as well. We will stay on the lookout for issues but nothing major yet.
Hi, thanks for this comment, im thinking of getting these work as i do alot of vid meetings, have you after the 5 months experienced any issues so far?
Amazing work! I recently came across your channel and it instantly became a favourite. I love how direct and to the point the reviews are, and my god the chapters! a brilliant touch!
I wish more companies would send you their products to review. Since most people are more likely to buy a product that's been under review for 6 months (I know I would), rather than a quick review right after a release.
So thank you mate! And keep up the good work.
Thank you! We're glad you like the channel! We'll keep doing our thing.
I found a slightly used one for $120 at a yard sale and the ANC on it is excellent
I finally gave up after my fourth pair in 7 months, as you say customer support was fantastic but I was using for work and although I had my AirPod pros to fall back on it was’nt sustainable waiting for replacements all the time. I finally got a pair of Sony wh-1000xm4 for general Bluetooth listening and occasional calls and a pair of Jabra Evolve on ear boom mic for my Zoom and phone calls for work. It’s all good now, when I start travelling long distance again I’ll take my Sony’s and my AirPods
Well, I'm glad I paid for the QC35. Thx for the video! Keep up the good work!
Darn, after a couple of days of research I thought I had figured out the exact perfect pair for my needs! I might still get them, but now I think I will go back and compare them with the Quiet Comfort II yet again. I appreciate the review, even if it's disappointing. Better to know now than after I invest a lot of money in them!
Same for me! :-( Lets hope one of the firmware update fixes it so I can still buy them. Was thinking about this one or the XM4/MX4 of sony.
@@Aveltro the sony have the same problem
Very helpful! Tbh I think I still might buy a pair around Black Friday time, I want a pair specifically for my laptop for when I do homework at coffee shops, and I already have a pair of AirPod Pro’s for my iPhone so hopefully I don’t suffer any problems with the Bose but it’s also super great to know that their customer service is amazing. Great review and thank you for the advice!!
I was sooo disappointed in these. They have an un-modifiable motionless shutdown. I thought I could sleep in them on flights from San Francisco to Paris. Apparently, neither I nor the airplane move enough for them, and after 10 minutes of sleep the sound of the plane engine zooms back into my ears. Waste of money, QC25's are way better.
@@lacyjohnson7893 that’s good to hear, I actually ended up buying the QC35ii because I watched another comparison between those and the ones from this video and it didn’t seem like it was worth the big price jump, not to mention I got the QC35ii on sale for $200 at Best Buy
@@ricardoaguilar474 I saw that deal - it's really good. I remember paying almost 400 bucks tax included for mine! Anyways, I'm personally looking to transition away from the QC35s and use it for work in loud environments and get the 700 for home. Hopefully the 700 will have a good deal as well.
Honest review. I’m a die hard Bose fan. I’ve spent so much money on Bose products raging from lifestyle to Bose earbuds of which I bought back in October for my birthday present.
Ranging**
Strange - I've never had that popping noise issue, so I adore these headphones. Highly recommend.
Hi , how about comfortable for long hour's (audio quality, bass ) ? I want to try bose headphones for first time :))
@@YOUSIF9292 I find that like all headphones after a certain amount of time, I just want them off of my head. But these are quite comfortable for hours. Audio quality is fantastic. You can adjust the equalizer if you want to bring up the bass.
@@YOUSIF9292 This is a bit late for a reply but I have had these for a bit over a year and I absolutely love them! They sound phenomenal and I wear them for hours on end whilst doing my schoolwork/attending zoom classes with no discomfort. I can't recommend these more if you can stomach the price point.
I have been using the Bose 700 Headphones with iOS and MacOS for over 1.5 years now. Mainly for music and video calls. Noise Cancelling and the quality of my voice is outstanding. I also highly recommend this product.
Did you got same issue ?
I was debating about upgrading from QC35 II to Bose 700, but I have second thoughts now. Thanks for your honest review.
Great review man. Very articulate and natural, informative and easy to follow. I purchased these for $229 on Prime Day. Also a long time Bose fan. Thank you and…subscribed.
I had the same problem; It was covered under warranty (2 years later) i looked around but I loved them so much I got the same pair; since its covered under warranty at least you know you are solid for 2 years (and since I got a replacement I know its 4 years) - electronics dont last forever i know its crazy to spend this much knowing its not going to work forever but im ok with it; solid review
Whelp, I got them anyhow. They just seem so much better than the alternatives and I'm content with having Bose send me a new pair every 6 months if the bubbly crackling shows up...I'm not really content with it but I sorta chalk your first pair's issues up to being refurbished. It isn't fair to consider refurbished hardware the same as new regardless of the legal jargon that comes with it. Overall, this review is fair and real. Thank you!
Longtime Bose fan but sadly wouldn’t recommend the NC700s. Returned mine due to Bluetooth connection malfunctioning which made them unusable. Would consider buying again if their engineers can fix the frequent dropouts. This same issue is commonly reported in other reviews. Brand loyalty can only be stretched so far.
I will warn you that the noise cancellation on all noise canceling headphones eventually wears and you start being able to hear more the noise cancellation on my Bose 700 Headphones started wearing a bit after a year of use what happens is from stretching the headphones out whenever you put them on eventually makes the headphones not as tight of a fit and whenever their not as tight of a fit the noise cancellation is less effective just thought I’d point that out.
Just ordered mine today.I get them from Bose Canada tomorrow. I grabbed a silver pair of refurbished ones. I’ve had the 35’s for a few years and love them! I’m sure I’ll love these too. Your video was very helpful and helped me make my decision. Thanks!
All the best! ✌️
V.useful review - thanks for uploading. The million dollar question though is whether you prefer these to the Sony XM5s overall?
My biggest gripe with mine are that you cannot use them while charging them. As soon as you plug the usb-c into them they turn off and force off until unplugged. The dual BT is terrible and causes me grief all the time as well.
I agree the dual Bluetooth causes constant outages on the music
Thank you. I've been considering a purchase but read similar reviews online. I'll wait for the next model. Hopefully it will improve upon the flaws of the 700.
Thank you for such informative video!
You’re welcome!
good review!
these headphones are amazing, i use them since day 1 after launch and work great, even if paired with 2 devices, an samsing s20 5g and an macbook air m1
the eq they implemented down the road is a nice touch but never used it, i like how the sound by default.
a month ago i had to replace the earcups (i wear glasses with sharp rims and those mofos left an ugly mark on them), those are around 100 lei here in romania (20 euros)
even with glasses, these are veeery comfy and i can use them the entire work day without bothering me
Bose has excellent customer service 👌 its unfortunate that you're experiencing this issue.
The Bose nc700 does not have mute functionality on the "Headset" for calls on Zoom i.e Mute button on Headset works for Phone calls but not like Zoom ,Skype
I have Bose 700 for an year, extensively use every day - i have to rechrge it every day (conected to 2 devices all day long and many times i am in calls). Never hat the bubbling sound problem, yet. I spet with them on my head, and also sometimes they were in room with much steam (kitchen, bathroom). So they are very resistent.
I also a quite a few times discharged them completely, so they sometimes just chut down with no warning or thre is little time after the first battery warning. But it tends to be ok after some complete full charges.
Josh said well and TY for sharing all the information from the headset, you gave us a lot of impressive inputs , again TY
They are also one of the few pairs of BT ANC headphones with an IP rating.
I've had mine for a year. The touch controls have never functioned well, if at all, except for the volume control. I'm willing to concede operator error on that. My Beats Solo 3's had more than twice the battery life, My mid-range Audio-Technicas were more comfortable on my head (weight distribution), and my Jabra Elite 75's have better sound. Honestly, if it weren't for the amazing fit around my ears (by far the most comfortable of any I've tried) and my big head (size 8 hat), I'd have taken them back to Costco shortly after buying them. A year later and I'm looking for new ear pads cuz the last pair split. I do use them extensively and daily so...then again, I did the same with my AT's and my $150 pair never did that. I agree, no recommendation here either.
How long does the replacement arrives to you? does it going to take 4 weeks?
Great review!
Subscribed.
Did you buy the refurbished the first time or brand new?
thanks particularly for the update about the third pair.
I had a ton of problems with the headphones dropping and picking back up my phone every five minutes or so. It was extremely annoying especially because when the headphones give you updates, it cuts audio...not good on work calls. That being said, still the best headphones. I've used raycons, bowers and wilkins...still want to go back to the bose.
I had the same popping noise issue with the QuietComfort® 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones, usually occurs when the battery is low, once charged up it goes away.
Still showed up on our pair when fully charged unfortunately.
Do you think they will work good for hiking and biking? I like to listen to lectures (not music) while hiking or biking? Will they stick on ears is the major part? I guess it could cancel the wind noise while biking which could be very handy.
For hiking and biking I'd probably stay away from an overhead headset like the Bose 700. Don't get me wrong, in our review of the Bose 700 we found it to be fantastic. That said, I think other headphones would be more suitable for the active application.
Take a look at the Jabra Elite Active 75t. I think you'd find these to be much more enjoyable for active use.
Any updates? I was considering getting these to compare to my new Sony “4’s” and my Quiet Comfort’s, but that popping in my ears would drive me crazy.
Third pair doesn’t have the issue so far
Apparently the crackle is an issue when you have the device connected to multiple devices at once.
@@6MonthsLater can the touch controls be disabled in the app or something? I'm thinking about getting a bose nc700 primarily for sleep and meditation, I tried the Sony xm4 but it appears the xm4's have a structural defect that causes unbalanced audio so I'm forced to go bose at least until the xm5
I've used the 700s for a year and love them, but I did have to return them for replacement. They just bricked themselves one morning.
Hardware is excellent but software from Bose has had some issues. That being said, noise cancellation is decent and Bluetooth connectivity is excellent.
Me after 1 year:
Ear pads are ready for replacement, they really don't last very long.
Really hate the touch control (you can't change volume when there is no audio) and really miss thumb wheel from my old Sony.
You can't use the headphone while charging.
Beside those downsides, it's a comfortable headphone with decent audio and noise cancelling.
There is something I did not hear you cover. Maybe you covered it in the earlier reviews? I am totally blind. I have a pair of qc35s, the original not the second series, and the voice prompts are ok. They will tell me who is calling and my battery level when I turn on the headphones and probably a couple of other things. Do the voice prompts speak all necessary info when navigating via touch screen. I'm actually not crazy about touch screens, so will probably just use my bluetooth keyboard which is connected to my ios phone. Also, I am hoping the app is fully accessible with VOiceover. I have the app for my qc35s, but there isn't as much to control so I don't know how accessibility is. Also, I'm guessing there is no way to disable the touch screen? Either way, sounds interesting and loved this review. Hope the popping resolves itself. I know sometimes when I am using my qc35s, I will get a loud squealing sound. If I pause what I am playing, it stops, though it has returned not long after at times. I wish these headphones would beep or something when they are done charging, since I can't see lights. At least I know how long they take to charge lol. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your honest review.
I was thinking of buying bose refurbished on the bose 700 for $250. I can also put an student discount and get 30% off so the bose 700 would be $175. What a steal😄
I think I'm going to get it before the deal ends.
Did you buy them
@@mall231 no. I can't put my 30% off the refurbished. Plus I bought the Sony Wh-100xm4s instead.
I love mine, except the bass is pretty lacking especially for the price! For example if I play hip hop at max volume it will hit like 96db vs 103db with hard rock at the same settings of full noise cancellation and everything maxed in the eq. Do I have a bad set? It doesn’t sound blown, just extremely lacking in bass volume?
Fantastic and honest review as always. 👍
Wish I'd had this review before I bought my pair in April!
Mine have been nothing but trouble and I don't think they sound good for the price. My first pair was replaced after being bricked by a software update (the day after the 30 day Amazon return window) and I still have issues swapping between two devices.
The XM4's have USB-C now, so there isn't much of a reason to go for the NC700's anymore.
Thank you for your honest review. very helpful
should i grab the QC45 or a refurb pair of 700s? i'm hesitant towards the 700s due to the touch capacitive pad, it might freak out in cold weather (phantom touches) like the sony wh1000xm3's which has a widely documented issue of freaking out in cold weather
Thanks for this review but mine cuts audio for short time and voice (from others people speaking near me) cancellation is very bad comparing with the Sony and Apple. Very disappointed ☹️
I have just bought the Bose 700. Is the cracking noise issue what is sometimes referred to as "static noise". It is actually quite strong for me when both my phone and my PC are connected. The trick to disconnect the phone is not working that well. The cracking noise is less present but still there. On the other hand if only my phone is connected than it is OK. I also have a pair of Sennheiser pxc 550-II and never experienced such cracking or static noise issue ....
I bought a refurbished pair and when full charged it shows 19h 40 minutes less than 20hours. Is this correct? @6Months later review
I purchased my bose headphones...I sometimes forget that I'm wearing them...
Why anyone dont give a clear review 🤔 i am so confused i dont like heavy sound of xm5 and bose looks better but even after a lot of review videos i am still not clear which one to buy .
I like that you don't have background noise whilst you're reviewing this product.
I had the QC35II and they had the cracking noise, they would disconnect randomly as well. They offered me the 700s at a discounted price, so im waiting on them today. Hoping these issues are resolved!
I bought my first pair of headphones with Bose and was kinda disappointed. If given the same choice, I might just go for Sony's or their QC35 series, save that extra 100 bucks. Though I am quite satisfied with the sound quality, great pair, bass isn't too heavy. Calls are clear.
Thank you for the review sir. Very informative ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mine aren't working. They won't pair, and they keep telling me the battery is low, even when plugged in.
I thought that was a bit harsh! Especially given that Bose reset the warranty when they sent a replacement pair AND replaced them with a new pair - well you can't get much better customer service than that. The whole point of providing decent customer service is to show the customer they're worthy of consideration and help retain customer loyalty, so to say you wouldn't recommend them, especially being a long time customer - if I was bose I would be extremely disappointed with that. Issues with two sets isn't really "multiple" failures, multiple indicates several, not two. It also kind of negates the rest of the video, you might as well not have bothered with the rest of it.
My Sony MX3s also have a "shuffling" or "crackling" noise in the right earcup after 1-2 hours of usage, super annoying.
I almost considered buying these bose headphones instead as a replacement, hoping to find headphones I can use without annoying crackles. I see the comment section being all over the place with this problem, some saying it's about having two devices paired, other saying they bought mx4s instead (which have the same crackling problem, btw..).
Are there ANY good noise cancelling headphones WITHOUT game-breaking issues like a constant crackling sound in one earcup? I'd gladly pay almost anything for that!
The latest pair we got from Bose doesn’t seem to have this issue thankfully. If you’re in the Apple Ecosystem, the AirPods Max are also a great choice and have worked flawlessly for me - Josh
Thanks for a great review. I don't need to pair my headsets to multiple devices at the same time, so if I did have crackling issues, that wouldn't be a problem. I know everyone talks about the Sony xm4's these days. Well, those are junk in my opinion. I can't believe how much plastic is on those headphones. I always felt, that I had to be really careful when I was wearing them. If I folded them wrong in the included case, snap goes the ear-piece and they would be broken. I'm saving up for a set of the bose headphones. I want a set for phone calls and great noise canceling.
I went into a store today to test out all top headphones and they all played the same songs and your right......I picked up the Sony xm4 first and knew I wasn't getting them they felt cheap...very uncomfortable and the sound wasn't great......I put on the bose and WOW everything about them was great I bought them straight away.......
@@azgard8914 wow i did the same and the bose 700 came out on top.
@@MissAngie25 I actually took them back and got the apple AirPod max and they are best iv ever had…. Worth every penny…..£549 in the uk
@@azgard8914 what made you take them back? The more reviews I see, the more I’m considering dropping the $550 for Apple and buying an after-market case
There just not nothing special…….and I was looking for something to make me smile when I put them on and I can say for me personally the apple max are right for me……I have a 10k setup so wasn’t bothered spending on a good pair but if I didn’t have the money I’d settle for the Bose 700….have you tried a pair of apple max…
how is the sound quality of these compared to Sennheiser Momentum 3
This was by far the best review I ever heard, yes I will keep in touch, thank you for your time.✌
I’ve had mine since Christmas and have not had an issue. I love them except that they slip off of my head all of the time! I don’t know what to do for this. Anyone with a suggestion?? It would be much appreciated
I bought this pair of headphones and I've run into too many issues. I have firstly experienced the bubble noise on my left earcup for no reason whatsoever. So I took them to the importer in my country and they got my left earcup replaced. But guess what? After only 1 month the bubble noise started again on the same earcup. They did replace the earcup because I noticed it wasn't the old one. I took them again and this time they gave me a brand new pair. Time goes on so far so good, but after 3 months the cushing on the right earcup got ripped for literally no reason. Luckily they're still under warrenty, but who knows what's going to happen next. This is definitely not worth your money - horrible experience. I wish I had never bought them.
Wish I saw this three days ago. I bought them on Monday, wore them on the airplane and everytime my ear touched the side of the seat I heard and felt MEAN vibrations. Wondering if that's normal? I aboslutely loved my qc35s which I have had for at least 12 years but needed a new pair for the ride home.
Didnt the bose qc35's come out almost 5 years ago 😅
Got mine today super excited to wear them 🎉 the video is super informative and I’m sorry for your experience but yeah you don’t like bose bose likes you ❤
Hello! Thanks for your best review!
But I have question... is this headphone conect to Samsung galaxy note 9 whit best quality?
Because I heard this headphone only support aptx codec!!!
Everything is he said it true because I have the same issue with my new bose 700 and there only charging to 15 hours. I think it the software issue. I have the latest update and I still drove mad with them maybe I should have just bought the bose 35 2 instead. Don´t waste your money on buying the bose 700.
Nice video!!
How is your new pair of headphones working Sir?
So far so good, thankfully haven't run into any more issues with them
@@6MonthsLater Sir which one would you prefer BOSE 700 or Sony XM4
I got the Bose 700 headphones 🎧 they were ok but the gestures to control music was really annoying and the headphones randomly switch off that’s why I’ve gone back to my QC 35 II I’m going to be getting new QC 45 They have physical buttons which is good which I’m really happy and USB type C for charging
Soundcore Q30's...more than enough for my needs and only $75. Better sound IMO, adequate ANC, and a killer app too.
Did you say that BT multipoint was a problem?
please i have stick out ears . is somy mx4 more confortable than bose 700 ?
Bought these a a couple of weeks ago. Overall they aren't bad, but I think you should wait for the next new thing. Yamaha came out with their answer to these and they aren't bad, but that's just one example of reasons to wait. For me at least, these become slightly uncomfortable after awhile, maybe 2-3 hours, it's not unbearable, but something to think about. They also have just subpar sound, even with the EQ it doesn't do much, the bass is just not what it should be at this price. They also get a little warm/ stuffy after only one hour. I would honestly think seriously about something other than the 700s
9:17 I have the exact same issue with my Sony XM4. This is a terrible loop...
1. It has 0 option for earpad material. Ps : Replacement earpads are incredibly exprensive going for 30 -35 euros which is stupid.
2. I have an avarage headsize and these things somehow sqeeze my head more that beyerdynamic tygr300s
3. for 200 bucks the sound quality is avarage.
4. They do feel modern and polished.
I'm a huge fan of the channel. And feel a cosmic twinkle to you...
Do you recommend to buy this headphones after 2 years of released?
For what they are they're still good and our third pair have been holding up well, though if you're an Apple user id still personally go for the AirPods Max. They're what I've been using as my main headphones since last December - Josh
@@6MonthsLater thank you so much.
is AirPods Max heavier?
Can i use the headphones without downloading the app at all?
Yes. But you won't be able to download firmware updates, or configure the noise cancellation levels, or change the language, or change the voice assistant,........
The new materials and thinner band also really make them quickly slip off the head... pretty much any quick movements of the head cause them to slip off... sooooo annoying
Thx for the video! is this capable to mute while you are in WebEx conference call so no one hear the noise surrounding me?
This might help answer your question: community.bose.com/t5/Around-On-Ear-Headphones/How-to-mute-NC700-microphone-when-paired-to-computer/td-p/274407
I agree with your non recommendation….I have a new set, and have it paired to two devices, but when I’m watching utube, it drops the audio out and you have to restart the unit, mor than once, I won’t buy Bose again….
no problem or poping sound on mines....
anyone has had MANY problems with the touch control and buttons on windows? like, they do not work at all. It really sucks because I got them for work and I cannot mucte and unmute myself with the button I do it with on calls on my phone :(
I love the quality of the noise cancellation and the amazing audio. The only problem is the technology Bose uses to connect with other devices. Very poor reliability.
I have a LOT of problems with Bluetooth connecting to my Acer Aspire E15 Laptop Windows 8.1. Fair to say, my previous Bluetooth Headphones had the same problem so the problem is my Laptop. I got around the problem by disconnecting and reconnecting. The problem is so bad now, I can't reconnect the Bose 700 at all. Any suggestions please
I highly recommend you look at getting the Link USB adapter if you don't have it now. We reviewed the Bose 700 and Bose 700 UC (UC version has the Link adapter) and found that when using the headphones for computer based applications it is much better with the USB adapter.
Hope that helps!
When worn for hours, they become so uncomfortable 😣 really don’t like the head squeezing design...no one commented on how uncomfortable they are so I purchased them and can’t return them 😢
I will buy them from you
@123Cathleen I actually stretched them out by putting them around the headphones box for about 24 hours, this helped tremendously. Give it a try, I hope it helps!
Did you have any Bluetooth connection issues with the pixel? I had problems with mine
Nope, didn't have any bluetooth connectivity issues with any of the devices we tried them with. The Pixel 4XL was the main phone we tested them with over the long term and didn't notice any issues with that specific device.
The first pair were refurbished so you COULD give them a pass on that one. So you only really had trouble w/one new pair. Hopefully the final replacement pair is that last pair you’ll need
Doesn't refurbished mean they got checked and passed that they are still good to sell again? And when it also happens with he new set it is just a known issue with these headphones
You were really unlucky! I use the 700 since one year, and I never had any issue.
The Bose 700 are awesome. We reviewed them and find them to be one of the best in class. In addition there is a Link USB adapter available that helps if using the Bose 700 on a computer for softphone calls and/or video meetings.