I think it's a good thing that the bose ambient sound doesn't block any loud noises. Sometimes it's the loud noises that you would hear when someone wants to warn you etc.
Good review! One comment is that there is a lot of bad press on the fact that the NC700 has a "bigger" case than Sony, Jabra and the QC-35 due to the fact that they do not fold up. However - the NC 700 also has a "slimmer" case so I find that they fit in my bag more easily that a shorter but thicker case. I prefer the NC 700 taller but slimmer case. Also the touchpad control was a controversial addition agreed but Bose really did it right as they have a smaller and much more accurate surface than on my Sony XM3 Headphones. With the Sony my motions are frequently resulting in a different and incorrect action from what I intended where as on the NC 700 it has so far been 100% accurate.
@@GYMCADDY Yes, especially I'd like to know the Mic performance when taking a call in the noisy environment. I believe you didn't cover that in your XM3 review video. Thanks
I was in the market for a new headphone after my jaybird X2 finally capped out: Bose QC35ii ($300), Sony XH1000m3 ($300) and Bose NC 700 ($400). I tried on all and bought the NC700 because it's a much higher build quality than all of them, USBC, and because it's the newest. Sound is reasonably good... Not as good as the Sony M3 but good enough. The Sony M3 had a very cheap build/feel and my ears would sweat on the ear cups. The bose QC35ii are fantastic but the design is a bit old and bulky...the NC700 makes the other headphones look 1-2 generations behind in my opinion. That's why I've always avoided headphones (over earbuds) until now.
U cant stop the loud ‘siren noise’ bc noise cancelling headphones work by matching the hertz of the external noise meaning one constant noise is very easy to block out (like an airplane jet) but as a siren is a sudden change in hertz (and not constant) meaning its impossible to block out (please like so he can see this thx)
Ambient mode is not suppose to block random noises. That is what noise canceling for. I can’t talk to anyone with ambient on the Sony’s. Sounds to unatural.
You don’t even want to know how annoyed I am by that thumbnail... like why are you carrying them? Ok you don’t want to wear them put them around your neck or in the case. Why you would carry them in your hand like that makes no sense
Aesthetically beautiful - just received these but wake up in the middle of the night and the headphone blasts music and turns my desktop computer on...can you help? The voice says "connected to Julie's I phone " and "connected to Julie's I-Mac" Can someone clarify if it's ok to have the blinking white light on all the time? I'm stunned at how great it blocks these noisy neighbors lifting weights and waking up at 5am daily above me. Thanks for any advice or best tutorial. Not sure I am keeping these yet as I'm so confused. Thanks all.
Can you please re-test Bose quite comfort 35ii after the new firmware 4.5.2? ANC high mode is barely the same as low mode! RTINGS has confirmed that ANC performance has decreased by 4 dB! Bose is denying this!! It's really disappointing from Bose that attitude to ruin a good product for the favour of it's new model..
What the heck is up with BOSE and their 1997 2.5mm headphone Jack size? Like who's decision over there is getting approved for this stupid design choice? What is so hard to do 3.5 to 3.5?
This is an outstanding review. The best I have heard and influential in my buying decision. The only inaccuracy in the review, which I am sure was inadvertent, was the statement that the ability to use an ambient mode is a brand new feature for Bose NC headphones. It’s not the QC35 II have this feature available if you configure the button on that headphone to modulate the NC level. Obviously the ambient mode is much more sophisticated on 700s. I own the QC35s Series 1, and I have been satisfied with them except for the inability to turn off of lower NC. My girlfriend says she can’t get my attention when I’m am enveloped in full 100% NC. So I purchased the 700s which with tax come to about $440.00. As soon as I put them on, I noticed the clamping issue. In particular, the 700s put more pressure on the top of one’s head, probably because the frame is stainless steel rather than plastic. The headphones are also somewhat ungainly and I have to continually readjust them. The lack of hard buttons for volume control and pause is a significant downgrade. There is always going to be an error rate in using a touchpad that you can’t see. There is a reason that lack of volume controls have been such a polarizing issue in cars and many manufacturers such as Honda have had to bring them back. Even Apple has volume control buttons on the iPhone. It simply takes longer to carry about basic functions and the instability to move the volume up more than one step at a time is a significant annoyance. The 700s do have less “cabin pressure”. But to me the downgrade in comfort overall outweighs the reduction in cabin pressure. The music quality and NC quality of these headphones is very similar. These two factors and comfort and the key ones for me. It is true that Bose has made a major breakthrough in reducing the noise surrounding the person speaking so the person on the other hand hears the speaker with unprecedented clarity. No headphones can touch the 700s in this respect. If that is your primary decision metric, by all means, go with the 700s. Here’s what I did. I am returning my 700s to Bose with their no ?s ask policy. I purchased the QC35 series II for about $240 delivered through a gray market dealer I found in a Google search. That’s about 55% of the price of the 70s. My series 1 will fetch about 150 on EBay at a minimum. This will give me the ambient mode I need to keep the peace in the house. Also according to the GYMCADDY, the QC35 IIs sound better w/the NC off so I might try that. Thanks again for the great review, on that is more nuanced and informative that those on CNET, the Verge and other 800 lb gorilla online sources.
Richard Barg First time I’ve read a comment that IS a review, thanks for taking the time. I think what a lot of people want is an incrementally improved QC35, slimmer modernised styling (but don’t change it too much, it’s aged well), better NC and sound quality, and USB C. Basically what I was expecting with the QC35II 😹
Ezugo Obuekwe Both have ambient modes. Ambient mode simply means the relative absence of noise cancellation. Both QC35s have a high, low and off setting. The vary the amount of outside (ambient) noise that can be heard. The series II has a physical button that can do this vs. an app. The 700s have the same physical button for high, low an off, but also have a 11 gradations in the app.
Ezugo Obuekwe Bose states on its website, “ “slightly better noise cancelling than QC35 II while also allowing you to transition from full isolation to full transparency” - Full transparency is a marketing slogan. Since Bose, unlike Sony and some of other other manufacturers, doesn’t manipulate the sound being “piped in” also known as “adaptive” noise cancellation, they are simply offering 11 NC modes from having maximum NC to no NC other than the passive NC of the headphone body itself. In others words, full transparency is a gimmick. Some reviewers have said there is some NC going on even at Level 1 on the 700s, but those commentators just drank the Bose kool-aid. As a practical matter, most users won’t bother to cycle thru all 11 of those modes, which requires you to open the app. Doing so takes time. The Bose app takes several seconds to “connect” each time. Most people are going to use the dedicated button on the headphones which offers exactly the same functionality - Full - Half (5/6 on 700s or None. Whatever the difference is at the no NC setting, it is de minimus) as the QC35 IIs. The original also QC-35s also offer this three step NC variability, but only thru the app. Having 11 modes is overkill in any case (Paradox of Choice). Essentially, what you get with the 700s is a heavier headphone (by 1/2 ounce) which can be held in the stainless steel headband, ie more pressure on the top of your head and a less intuitive user interface (UI) making the user experience (UX) worse. Plus the 700s have a tighter fit which this reviewer has referred to as clamping. It affects all head sizes. The reviewer also stated that once the QC35s are on you forget about the “set it and forget it” vs. the 700s which you need to regularly adjust. This was exactly my experience. I also don’t find the addition of a Voice Asst button very useful. It just takes too long to wait several seconds for the beep prompt and then say “back 30 seconds” and then wait another 2 seconds. I can do that with my Apple Watch app in 1 second flat.
Once I realized that the original QC35s offered three levels of NC through the app on the iPhone, I cancelled my order for the QC35s which have the dedicated button. It wasn’t worth $240.00 simply to get that button. When my current QC35s die, I will cross that bridge. Bose doesn’t seem like they want to discontinue them anytime soon.
@Ezugo Obuekwe Not really. I was correctly something I said in my original comment that no longer held true. " I purchased the QC35 series II for about $240 delivered through a gray market dealer I found in a Google search."
Bose...... destroyed the qc35 ii with their latest firmware...the ANC is now terrible...please make a comparison between the two when qc 35 ii are on the latest firmware
These headphones are just terrible! That's a complete trash product. Don't make a mistake and don't buy them! I had them for a couple months and then I had to replace due to their update bug (was impossible to turn them on). Now the replacement I have constantly fails to connect. The headphones keep connecting and disconnecting from devices and announcing amount of battery left and what they are connected/disconnected to infinitely (or up until I switch off bluetooth on my PC & phone and manually connect them one-by-one). To get them properly connected I need their shitty app that fails to find the headphones, even though my phone is already using them (had same problem, just less annoying even before the replacement). They are just absolutely terrible! They keep on failing at the very first step - connecting to a device via bluetooth! I cannot understand how someone gave a permission to launch such a disastrous product!
As soon as you said the 700s are not as comfortable as the QC35s, I was like “I’m keeping my 35s” 😆 especially when I don’t think the 35s are 100% comfortable anyway, cuz I prefer earbuds for pure comfort.
Dylan Whisnant But no matter how comfy headphones are, you can’t wear it for long periods outdoors in summer heat, it’s just too sweaty and hot. Whereas with wireless earbuds, sweat and heat build-up is never an issue.
Great review! I thought I was the only one with cabin pressure issues with the AC35’s. I returned them because of this. I agree with you on the 700’s its much less than what I felt with the QC35’s. It’s hard to describe how it feels other than more pressure especially on my right ear. Strange uncomfortable sensation.
You're not alone! I notice the cabin pressure feeling as well. My tinnitus gets worse when i use my Bose qc25. looks like I need to upgrade to a qc700.
They only difference is the reduction of cabin pressure because the new update messed up the noise cancelling in the qc 35 ii. It's all over the Bose forum. They turn down the qc35 ii anc to make the 700 work better.
I have a pair of 700's. Overall I like them, here are my 4 main cons: 1) Your ears get very hot wearing them over time; I'm on the phone constantly and usually have ear buds in most the day. It would be tough for me to wear these for several hours. 2) When using the assistant or having ANC off, your voice sounds very robotic 3) When paired with 2 devices, I received a lot of choppy audio while listening to a video on my PC and then my playing a game (with sound) on my phone. No audio from my phone came in, however it clearly affected the 700s and made the audio choppy (cut out) a fair amount 4) When paired with 2 devices, it's not possible to easily/manually flip between the 2 sources. IE: Using my previous example, it wouldn't be possible for me to flip to phone audio unless I 1st stopped every bit of sound coming from my PC (the other source). I wish the was some manual source toggle on the 700's themselves.
GYMCADDY - Can you explain what you mean when you say these QC35s create an experience of having more “cabin pressure” than the NC-700s. Does cabin pressure rise and fall with the amount of NC on the NC35s, ie High-Low-Off.
David H On my pair, it’s only noticeable if you pivot the ear cups down at an unnatural angle. And, they don’t seem to be scratches. It’s more like it gets lightly scuffed because I’m able to quickly wipe away the marks with my finger.
For those worried about the headband clamping force, out of the box, it is an issue. I was not happy the first day I owned them because, for $400, I want comfortable headphones. But, I’ve left mine stretched out over a box overnight 3 nights in a row, and now they’re very comfortable. It’s still not quite as comfortable as the QC35, but definitely more comfortable than the Sony 1000xm3. I feel like I have to throw a disclaimer in here. If you decide you want to stretch your pair out in the same manner, be careful. Don’t overstrain the headband. Just like anything else, it does have a breaking point. Just use some common sense. I’m not responsible if you damage your headphones.
You mention a few times that they have 'nice big ear cups' but I have the NC 700's and the QC35ii and my ears do not fit into the ear cups on the NC 700 and they do on the QC 35ii. That fact combined with the clamping force of the NC 700's does create a tight seal directly to the ear (or my ear at least), it also creates a very warm and uncomfortable fit that I can't really have on for that long. The seal to the ear and the clamping force probably accounts for the 'small' differences in audio quality as well as small difference in noise cancellation and probably impacts audio quality similarly. To my ears, there is zero difference in audio quality, and noice cancellation. All the improvements they did make such as USB-C and swipe controls I wish and hope they would do on the next version of the QC35's. My NC700's are on their way back to Bose. Never expected that when i ordered them!
In my trying the NC700, the ear cups are less roomier than QC35ii. NC700 weighs more by 20 grams compared to QC35ii. Ear cup foams are harder than the ones on QC35II. No way NC700 is as comfortable as QC35ii. Plus they seem to have messed with device switching/swapping sequence so that now you need an app to do it compared to QC35ii
@@shaolin95 lol bpse fans that is rich :-) I was also thinking of the magnetic compartiment to keep the cables safe...i have a bose qc35 which os great and QC20 which is trast....but mostly sony gears at my home
@@shaolin95 agree bose fanboy are funny. Bose = for people who call 8hour and listen music less than 30mins Sony = for people listen music 8h and call less than 30mins. Qc32: comfort is the most important things!!! 700: call quality is the most important thing!!! I bet if bose put torch light on 700, bose fanboy would claim the torch light is so important since they use headphone in the night.
The reason the ambient mode doesn't catch loud noises is it's literally pass thru and not processed like on the sony and many others which is also why on those you get an audio delay and artificial noises. I can't carry on a conversation with most ambient modes due to the processing delay.
Did Bose mention whether their upcoming earphone version (500/700) will carry the same microphone tech for calls? That's what I'd love to know! Great vid. New sub
Everyone has their own opinions on what they like better but the 700s are the best headphones hands down the noise cancelling is the best and the phone call quality is the best the phone call quality on the Sony’s sucks if you add all the features on the 700s the Sony’s pail in comparison I would put the 700s at #1 the QC 35s # 2 and the Sony’s #3.
Quick update the latest firmware now provides a host of improvements and a basic EQ feature.- Noise Cancelling 700 Firmware Update - 1.4.12 - May 12th 2020
I don’t know if you guys aware of this, but Bose secretly released a new batch of 700s with less clamping force. If you pair them with your phone even the model name will be different. The new one is Bose NC 700 HP It is a lot more comfortable pair due to its less clamping force. As far as I know they produced from 2019 August onwards.
I like to keep them next to me to play white noise, etc. and put them on while in bed when these people above me get up at 5am. Also when they lift weights it's 10pm at night. Super noise cancelling I think is fabulous but I'm not expert. Just need to know how to turn these off and on and connect to perhaps ONE device at a time? ON the i phone? I have I phone 11.
Got that bose 700,design is not good better the qc35.but since i need a voice cancelling and bose is more comfortable in my ears unlike my beats studio before wearing for an hour i can feel discomfort in my ears
You forgot that QC35 I and II the earcups can spin unlimited 360 degree. Where NC700 earcups bends forward/outside (when wearing) and MX3 Bends Backwards/inside (to your body)
Yea that’s a problem but I don’t think there’s very many crazy useful things in the app anyway. Same happened to me and I don’t think it’s a big enough deal to return them imo.
MoonPie same first store I went to didn’t have stock so I headed to best buy and got them there but they had black only, But either way i wanted black over silver.
Connectivity compatibility issues with some popular brands and models of devices seems to be plaguing this model. See Bose community forum for details.
I feel like the max volume on my NC 700s isn’t loud enough since I find my old QC 15 or even my Apple wired earphones to be louder at max volume. Is there a problem with my headset or do these headphones have a lower max volume in general.
The Bose are way more practical headphone. I have both them and Sony. Bose , better for phone calls, better build quaint, better noise canceling. Nice pitching base and clear sounding. Fit mor snug then QC 35 ii. Bust just as comfortable. More features to come with future updates like equalizer. These headphones will just get better and better.
Do you think that these headphones would double up well as a headset? I’m in the market for a headset (working from home more) but wondering if these would do the trick (FaceTime, Zoom calls, etc) with the added benefits of having a great set of headphones for leisure time. Thanks!
What is “cabin pressure” as regards the Bose and other ANC headphones? It’s a confusing term because it brings to mind the air pressure in a plane and I don’t think that this is the concept.
I own MX3, NC700... and QC35 I with Prescribed Bose Alto... Well gotta say QC35 is way better on comfortability and headphone durability. NC700 and QC35 doesnt overheats my ears which is good. But the clamping on NC700 is kinda annoying
Hey bro, enjoy your videos. Can you do a review on Blue Satellite premium noise cancelling cans and compare to see how they stack up against the xm3/ qc35 II/ 700s?
Does anyone have an issue with These headphones, when connecting them to a desktop PC and the microphone doesn't work? I would know any experience that people have and how to fix it.
Thanks for a great review. I have both the 1000XM3 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 35. I use the Sonys most of the time, and I prefer them over the Bose headphones. Except when the weather is too cold, then I am using the Bose headphones. :)
no, it has less sound leakage. Probably because of the combination of clamping force and the fact your ears (or mine at least ) do not fit in the ear cups and the NC 700's seal tightly to the ear, making them leak less sound and contain more heat. SO much so, that I returned them for that reason alone.
Thanks for the great review but QC35 also has an ambient mode. You move the slider within the app or you can map the button on the left earcup to turn it on/off.
I really like your in-depth videos /comparisons on headphones. I have a question for you on the new Bose 700s. I compared the QC35s with the 700s on demo at Bestbuy. The bass on the 700s was noticeably less than the QC35s especially at higher volumes. I’m wondering if it were because of the demo pair. I heard so many people saying this. Did you notice any difference in bass with these two?
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I think it's a good thing that the bose ambient sound doesn't block any loud noises. Sometimes it's the loud noises that you would hear when someone wants to warn you etc.
Good review! One comment is that there is a lot of bad press on the fact that the NC700 has a "bigger" case than Sony, Jabra and the QC-35 due to the fact that they do not fold up. However - the NC 700 also has a "slimmer" case so I find that they fit in my bag more easily that a shorter but thicker case. I prefer the NC 700 taller but slimmer case. Also the touchpad control was a controversial addition agreed but Bose really did it right as they have a smaller and much more accurate surface than on my Sony XM3 Headphones. With the Sony my motions are frequently resulting in a different and incorrect action from what I intended where as on the NC 700 it has so far been 100% accurate.
Can you make a video of the 1000XM3s vs the NC700s?🙏🙏🙏
I will I just need time
@@GYMCADDY Yes, especially I'd like to know the Mic performance when taking a call in the noisy environment. I believe you didn't cover that in your XM3 review video. Thanks
@@gudhakesa bose has a lot better mic ..
gudhakesa Sony has a really bad mic
I was in the market for a new headphone after my jaybird X2 finally capped out: Bose QC35ii ($300), Sony XH1000m3 ($300) and Bose NC 700 ($400). I tried on all and bought the NC700 because it's a much higher build quality than all of them, USBC, and because it's the newest. Sound is reasonably good... Not as good as the Sony M3 but good enough. The Sony M3 had a very cheap build/feel and my ears would sweat on the ear cups. The bose QC35ii are fantastic but the design is a bit old and bulky...the NC700 makes the other headphones look 1-2 generations behind in my opinion. That's why I've always avoided headphones (over earbuds) until now.
@Ezugo Obuekwe old model and bad customer service. Looks horrid lol
@Ezugo Obuekwe they're streamlined and more compact. One reason I've always avoided headphones is because they're too big and gaudy
@Ezugo Obuekwe I'm talking about big goofy looking headphones when you wear them not when they're folded and put away
8:13 “Battery Low” = Less than 1 hour and 30 minutes remaining
U cant stop the loud ‘siren noise’ bc noise cancelling headphones work by matching the hertz of the external noise meaning one constant noise is very easy to block out (like an airplane jet) but as a siren is a sudden change in hertz (and not constant) meaning its impossible to block out (please like so he can see this thx)
He's knows that dude. He was talking about how the ambient mode amplifies loud sounds while the Sony's knows to not amplify loud sounds.
Them shoes are frsh my dude
Ambient mode is not suppose to block random noises. That is what noise canceling for. I can’t talk to anyone with ambient on the Sony’s. Sounds to unatural.
Can you still listen to music while ambient noise is active on these Bose 700?
You don’t even want to know how annoyed I am by that thumbnail... like why are you carrying them? Ok you don’t want to wear them put them around your neck or in the case. Why you would carry them in your hand like that makes no sense
Aesthetically beautiful - just received these but wake up in the middle of the night and the headphone blasts music and turns my desktop computer on...can you help? The voice says "connected to Julie's I phone " and "connected to Julie's I-Mac" Can someone clarify if it's ok to have the blinking white light on all the time? I'm stunned at how great it blocks these noisy neighbors lifting weights and waking up at 5am daily above me. Thanks for any advice or best tutorial. Not sure I am keeping these yet as I'm so confused. Thanks all.
I think you’re missing a *to in the title
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You do a good job Gymcaddy, all bases covered with no hype ☑️
We can clearly see at 7:30, the 700 is worst at reducing voice noise, just look at the graph at the bottom right
W.A.HOU. It could still be that they mess with the signal to noise of the voices. So you can hear them less clearly.
Leave that to Sony... Bose still havent worked on it yet.
Can you please re-test Bose quite comfort 35ii after the new firmware 4.5.2?
ANC high mode is barely the same as low mode!
RTINGS has confirmed that ANC performance has
decreased by 4 dB!
Bose is denying this!!
It's really disappointing from Bose that attitude to ruin a good product for the favour of it's new model..
Orian Orian offcourse there’s a new model that’s why they downgrade the software to force buy a 700 model
I updated the firmware of my original QC35s last night. I can definitely hear a difference between the high and low level settings of the ANC.
these headphones are amazing!
What the heck is up with BOSE and their 1997 2.5mm headphone Jack size? Like who's decision over there is getting approved for this stupid design choice?
What is so hard to do 3.5 to 3.5?
@Ezugo Obuekwe for the price they're charging they should focus on giving the consumers what they want and deserve.
@Ezugo Obuekwe eh, I've got too many headphones already as it is.
I get a review for Bose NC 700, but I'm waiting for the XB900N ? ._.
Lol I'm literally working on that one right now
I was distracted on those ugly joker shoes
This is an outstanding review. The best I have heard and influential in my buying decision. The only inaccuracy in the review, which I am sure was inadvertent, was the statement that the ability to use an ambient mode is a brand new feature for Bose NC headphones. It’s not the QC35 II have this feature available if you configure the button on that headphone to modulate the NC level. Obviously the ambient mode is much more sophisticated on 700s. I own the QC35s Series 1, and I have been satisfied with them except for the inability to turn off of lower NC. My girlfriend says she can’t get my attention when I’m am enveloped in full 100% NC. So I purchased the 700s which with tax come to about $440.00. As soon as I put them on, I noticed the clamping issue. In particular, the 700s put more pressure on the top of one’s head, probably because the frame is stainless steel rather than plastic. The headphones are also somewhat ungainly and I have to continually readjust them. The lack of hard buttons for volume control and pause is a significant downgrade. There is always going to be an error rate in using a touchpad that you can’t see. There is a reason that lack of volume controls have been such a polarizing issue in cars and many manufacturers such as Honda have had to bring them back. Even Apple has volume control buttons on the iPhone. It simply takes longer to carry about basic functions and the instability to move the volume up more than one step at a time is a significant annoyance. The 700s do have less “cabin pressure”. But to me the downgrade in comfort overall outweighs the reduction in cabin pressure. The music quality and NC quality of these headphones is very similar. These two factors and comfort and the key ones for me. It is true that Bose has made a major breakthrough in reducing the noise surrounding the person speaking so the person on the other hand hears the speaker with unprecedented clarity. No headphones can touch the 700s in this respect. If that is your primary decision metric, by all means, go with the 700s. Here’s what I did. I am returning my 700s to Bose with their no ?s ask policy. I purchased the QC35 series II for about $240 delivered through a gray market dealer I found in a Google search. That’s about 55% of the price of the 70s. My series 1 will fetch about 150 on EBay at a minimum. This will give me the ambient mode I need to keep the peace in the house. Also according to the GYMCADDY, the QC35 IIs sound better w/the NC off so I might try that. Thanks again for the great review, on that is more nuanced and informative that those on CNET, the Verge and other 800 lb gorilla online sources.
Richard Barg First time I’ve read a comment that IS a review, thanks for taking the time. I think what a lot of people want is an incrementally improved QC35, slimmer modernised styling (but don’t change it too much, it’s aged well), better NC and sound quality, and USB C. Basically what I was expecting with the QC35II 😹
Ezugo Obuekwe Both have ambient modes. Ambient mode simply means the relative absence of noise cancellation. Both QC35s have a high, low and off setting. The vary the amount of outside (ambient) noise that can be heard. The series II has a physical button that can do this vs. an app. The 700s have the same physical button for high, low an off, but also have a 11 gradations in the app.
Ezugo Obuekwe Bose states on its website, “
“slightly better noise cancelling than QC35 II while also allowing you to transition from full isolation to full transparency” - Full transparency is a marketing slogan. Since Bose, unlike Sony and some of other other manufacturers, doesn’t manipulate the sound being “piped in” also known as “adaptive” noise cancellation, they are simply offering 11 NC modes from having maximum NC to no NC other than the passive NC of the headphone body itself. In others words, full transparency is a gimmick. Some reviewers have said there is some NC going on even at Level 1 on the 700s, but those commentators just drank the Bose kool-aid. As a practical matter, most users won’t bother to cycle thru all 11 of those modes, which requires you to open the app. Doing so takes time. The Bose app takes several seconds to “connect” each time. Most people are going to use the dedicated button on the headphones which offers exactly the same functionality - Full - Half (5/6 on 700s or None. Whatever the difference is at the no NC setting, it is de minimus) as the QC35 IIs. The original also QC-35s also offer this three step NC variability, but only thru the app. Having 11 modes is overkill in any case (Paradox of Choice). Essentially, what you get with the 700s is a heavier headphone (by 1/2 ounce) which can be held in the stainless steel headband, ie more pressure on the top of your head and a less intuitive user interface (UI) making the user experience (UX) worse. Plus the 700s have a tighter fit which this reviewer has referred to as clamping. It affects all head sizes. The reviewer also stated that once the QC35s are on you forget about the “set it and forget it” vs. the 700s which you need to regularly adjust. This was exactly my experience. I also don’t find the addition of a Voice Asst button very useful. It just takes too long to wait several seconds for the beep prompt and then say “back 30 seconds” and then wait another 2 seconds. I can do that with my Apple Watch app in 1 second flat.
Once I realized that the original QC35s offered three levels of NC through the app on the iPhone, I cancelled my order for the QC35s which have the dedicated button. It wasn’t worth $240.00 simply to get that button. When my current QC35s die, I will cross that bridge. Bose doesn’t seem like they want to discontinue them anytime soon.
@Ezugo Obuekwe Not really. I was correctly something I said in my original comment that no longer held true. " I purchased the QC35 series II for about $240 delivered through a gray market dealer I found in a Google search."
8:55 um I thought that was the point of ambient mode 😂
Bose...... destroyed the qc35 ii with their latest firmware...the ANC is now terrible...please make a comparison between the two when qc 35 ii are on the latest firmware
I’m damn early.
These headphones are just terrible! That's a complete trash product. Don't make a mistake and don't buy them!
I had them for a couple months and then I had to replace due to their update bug (was impossible to turn them on).
Now the replacement I have constantly fails to connect. The headphones keep connecting and disconnecting from devices and announcing amount of battery left and what they are connected/disconnected to infinitely (or up until I switch off bluetooth on my PC & phone and manually connect them one-by-one). To get them properly connected I need their shitty app that fails to find the headphones, even though my phone is already using them (had same problem, just less annoying even before the replacement).
They are just absolutely terrible! They keep on failing at the very first step - connecting to a device via bluetooth!
I cannot understand how someone gave a permission to launch such a disastrous product!
As soon as you said the 700s are not as comfortable as the QC35s, I was like “I’m keeping my 35s” 😆 especially when I don’t think the 35s are 100% comfortable anyway, cuz I prefer earbuds for pure comfort.
RedPanda odd. I’m different. I love headphone comfort over earbuds and I have a giant head
Dylan Whisnant But no matter how comfy headphones are, you can’t wear it for long periods outdoors in summer heat, it’s just too sweaty and hot. Whereas with wireless earbuds, sweat and heat build-up is never an issue.
RedPanda right, which is why it’s good for me at least to have both pairs with me. Headphones for any time I’m not outside in the heat
Great review! I thought I was the only one with cabin pressure issues with the AC35’s. I returned them because of this. I agree with you on the 700’s its much less than what I felt with the QC35’s. It’s hard to describe how it feels other than more pressure especially on my right ear. Strange uncomfortable sensation.
Same here. And only on the right ear. Strange...
You're not alone! I notice the cabin pressure feeling as well. My tinnitus gets worse when i use my Bose qc25. looks like I need to upgrade to a qc700.
They only difference is the reduction of cabin pressure because the new update messed up the noise cancelling in the qc 35 ii. It's all over the Bose forum. They turn down the qc35 ii anc to make the 700 work better.
After 4 years of ownership, the bass is really, really weak. Like non existent. Maybe it’s just my pair.
Also test out the new Sony Wf 1000xm3 noise cancelling earbuds dude. Of course whenever you can no pressure. :)
No sweat or water resistance is a no go for me
I think they look cool but i doubt they sound that spectacular.
And having no water or sweat resistance is kinda dumb.
@Victor Hugo No
@@StreetsAhead120 dude im pretty 100% that you cant find a sweat or water resistance like wf 1000xm3 for ANC either.
Michael Adel My jabra Elite 65t have Noise Canceling and are ip55
Can you bring up and down the volume via your phone or do you have to swipe up and down on the headphones?
I have a pair of 700's. Overall I like them, here are my 4 main cons:
1) Your ears get very hot wearing them over time; I'm on the phone constantly and usually have ear buds in most the day. It would be tough for me to wear these for several hours.
2) When using the assistant or having ANC off, your voice sounds very robotic
3) When paired with 2 devices, I received a lot of choppy audio while listening to a video on my PC and then my playing a game (with sound) on my phone. No audio from my phone came in, however it clearly affected the 700s and made the audio choppy (cut out) a fair amount
4) When paired with 2 devices, it's not possible to easily/manually flip between the 2 sources. IE: Using my previous example, it wouldn't be possible for me to flip to phone audio unless I 1st stopped every bit of sound coming from my PC (the other source). I wish the was some manual source toggle on the 700's themselves.
GYMCADDY - Can you explain what you mean when you say these QC35s create an experience of having more “cabin pressure” than the NC-700s. Does cabin pressure rise and fall with the amount of NC on the NC35s, ie High-Low-Off.
Nice video as always. Those ANC tests look familiar. 😅
Do we need Bose UC for connecting to laptop for Teams Call? Please confirm.
13:58 "Multi-million dollar phone call"
Me: Get's this for a base software development job
What happened to the scratching of the headband conundrum?
David H On my pair, it’s only noticeable if you pivot the ear cups down at an unnatural angle. And, they don’t seem to be scratches. It’s more like it gets lightly scuffed because I’m able to quickly wipe away the marks with my finger.
Do they sound better than the qc35?
Big heads forever
nvm that sounds odd
For those worried about the headband clamping force, out of the box, it is an issue. I was not happy the first day I owned them because, for $400, I want comfortable headphones. But, I’ve left mine stretched out over a box overnight 3 nights in a row, and now they’re very comfortable. It’s still not quite as comfortable as the QC35, but definitely more comfortable than the Sony 1000xm3.
I feel like I have to throw a disclaimer in here. If you decide you want to stretch your pair out in the same manner, be careful. Don’t overstrain the headband. Just like anything else, it does have a breaking point. Just use some common sense. I’m not responsible if you damage your headphones.
I need your full legal name and address. I just broke my headphone band because of you and intend on filing suit
@@ormand3000 here you go bro
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@@edwinramos4910 you think you're funny? I am serious - I need your name and address to see if it's worth my lawyers time.
@@ormand3000 what an idiot you are
You mention a few times that they have 'nice big ear cups' but I have the NC 700's and the QC35ii and my ears do not fit into the ear cups on the NC 700 and they do on the QC 35ii. That fact combined with the clamping force of the NC 700's does create a tight seal directly to the ear (or my ear at least), it also creates a very warm and uncomfortable fit that I can't really have on for that long. The seal to the ear and the clamping force probably accounts for the 'small' differences in audio quality as well as small difference in noise cancellation and probably impacts audio quality similarly. To my ears, there is zero difference in audio quality, and noice cancellation. All the improvements they did make such as USB-C and swipe controls I wish and hope they would do on the next version of the QC35's. My NC700's are on their way back to Bose. Never expected that when i ordered them!
In my trying the NC700, the ear cups are less roomier than QC35ii. NC700 weighs more by 20 grams compared to QC35ii. Ear cup foams are harder than the ones on QC35II.
No way NC700 is as comfortable as QC35ii. Plus they seem to have messed with device switching/swapping sequence so that now you need an app to do it compared to QC35ii
qc 35ii after new update 4.5.2 ..ANC sucks.. its became half anc performance..
Can anybody answer how these fare with working out?
I doubt these headphones will be going on sale anytime soon🤣.
o998 7745 they r on sale
The case is much thinner than than of the Sony right?
Yes definitely and i think the case is nicer and more practical too
@@JoeGillian0 practical by been bigger???? You Bose fans are funny lol
@@shaolin95 lol bpse fans that is rich :-)
I was also thinking of the magnetic compartiment to keep the cables safe...i have a bose qc35 which os great and QC20 which is trast....but mostly sony gears at my home
@@shaolin95 agree bose fanboy are funny.
Bose = for people who call 8hour and listen music less than 30mins
Sony = for people listen music 8h and call less than 30mins.
Qc32: comfort is the most important things!!!
700: call quality is the most important thing!!!
I bet if bose put torch light on 700, bose fanboy would claim the torch light is so important since they use headphone in the night.
wtf this dude lives in my korean ass town
Looks utterly disgusting!!
Thnx as always no more questions, as above, pls compare to mx3 :)
Whats the city you live in? :)
The reason the ambient mode doesn't catch loud noises is it's literally pass thru and not processed like on the sony and many others which is also why on those you get an audio delay and artificial noises. I can't carry on a conversation with most ambient modes due to the processing delay.
gottahavitvt yes I agree. Bose does it better
Love that you go in detail like the clap test.
Did Bose mention whether their upcoming earphone version (500/700) will carry the same microphone tech for calls? That's what I'd love to know!
Great vid. New sub
I wanna pinch your cheek
Everyone has their own opinions on what they like better but the 700s are the best headphones hands down the noise cancelling is the best and the phone call quality is the best the phone call quality on the Sony’s sucks if you add all the features on the 700s the Sony’s pail in comparison I would put the 700s at #1 the QC 35s # 2 and the Sony’s #3.
Quick update the latest firmware now provides a host of improvements and a basic EQ feature.- Noise Cancelling 700 Firmware Update - 1.4.12 - May 12th 2020
Wf1000xm3 please
I don’t know if you guys aware of this, but Bose secretly released a new batch of 700s with less clamping force. If you pair them with your phone even the model name will be different. The new one is Bose NC 700 HP
It is a lot more comfortable pair due to its less clamping force. As far as I know they produced from 2019 August onwards.
I like to keep them next to me to play white noise, etc. and put them on while in bed when these people above me get up at 5am. Also when they lift weights it's 10pm at night. Super noise cancelling I think is fabulous but I'm not expert. Just need to know how to turn these off and on and connect to perhaps ONE device at a time? ON the i phone? I have I phone 11.
Got that bose 700,design is not good better the qc35.but since i need a voice cancelling and bose is more comfortable in my ears unlike my beats studio before wearing for an hour i can feel discomfort in my ears
You forgot that QC35 I and II the earcups can spin unlimited 360 degree.
Where NC700 earcups bends forward/outside (when wearing)
and MX3 Bends Backwards/inside (to your body)
Spent $399... It turned out It's unable to connect to Bose Music app!!!!!! Be careful before you pay for it!
Yea that’s a problem but I don’t think there’s very many crazy useful things in the app anyway. Same happened to me and I don’t think it’s a big enough deal to return them imo.
I had trouble at first but after about four minutes of playing around with it they connect so i had no real issues
Alfonso Rodriguez yea same for me. Btw what color did you get because silver was sold out everywhere for me so I had to get black.
MoonPie same first store I went to didn’t have stock so I headed to best buy and got them there but they had black only, But either way i wanted black over silver.
Nice kicks
Connectivity compatibility issues with some popular brands and models of devices seems to be plaguing this model. See Bose community forum for details.
FINALLYYYYYYYY
I feel like the max volume on my NC 700s isn’t loud enough since I find my old QC 15 or even my Apple wired earphones to be louder at max volume. Is there a problem with my headset or do these headphones have a lower max volume in general.
The Bose are way more practical headphone. I have both them and Sony. Bose , better for phone calls, better build quaint, better noise canceling. Nice pitching base and clear sounding. Fit mor snug then QC 35 ii. Bust just as comfortable. More features to come with future updates like equalizer. These headphones will just get better and better.
Do you think that these headphones would double up well as a headset? I’m in the market for a headset (working from home more) but wondering if these would do the trick (FaceTime, Zoom calls, etc) with the added benefits of having a great set of headphones for leisure time. Thanks!
I use Bose AR on my Transitions Prescribed Bose Alto, since i want my phone only direct me on Google Maps from my glasses, not from my 700's
still like the 1000xm3s more have them for testing an i am thinking of buying them later this year
How do you record a noise cancelling demo as seen in your video?
👍 Please Review SoundMagic BT100 headphones or atleast reply you cant review it🙏
Just bought them for 340 euros, they have a lot of hissing sound sadly.
Headphones - sorted ! Next investment ? Even more revolutionary - a pair of pants with no holes in it !
Jbl Flip 5 review?
I kinda like that the let in loud noises because said loud noise could be something you need to Hear like a siren
Who uses any headphones for more than 20 hours though I’m confused with that🤔
The tough area is too small. It’s probably easier to adjust volume or skip tracks with the QC buttons.
For the comfort ranking, where would the beoplay h9i rank?
Clamping force on the h9i is fine but due to their circular ear cups they rest on your earlobes. So by default they rank meh for me
GYMCADDY where in that list would you rank them?
Big Head approved?? LMAO! 🤣😂😭
11 to like.
What is “cabin pressure” as regards the Bose and other ANC headphones? It’s a confusing term because it brings to mind the air pressure in a plane and I don’t think that this is the concept.
Can you still listen to music while ambient mode is active?
I disagree with you on it not being more comfortable, but everything else was top notch. Liked 👍
I own MX3, NC700... and QC35 I with Prescribed Bose Alto... Well gotta say QC35 is way better on comfortability and headphone durability. NC700 and QC35 doesnt overheats my ears which is good. But the clamping on NC700 is kinda annoying
I'ma pass on this one. I'll wait for a second generation or just wait for surface ANC headphone 2😉😉😉
If you use them home in wired mode does it still empty the battery?
Hey bro, enjoy your videos. Can you do a review on Blue Satellite premium noise cancelling cans and compare to see how they stack up against the xm3/ qc35 II/ 700s?
Does anyone have an issue with These headphones, when connecting them to a desktop PC and the microphone doesn't work? I would know any experience that people have and how to fix it.
Use the cable
Thanks for a great review. I have both the 1000XM3 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 35. I use the Sonys most of the time, and I prefer them over the Bose headphones. Except when the weather is too cold, then I am using the Bose headphones. :)
disappointed USBC is charging only and not audio.
watching this on a headphones nc 700 rn
IF using them with the wire, without ANC, how is the sound? Do you have to turn them ON to use the wire?
They can be used passively but they do sound hollow when powered off. Also when wired the touch pad will control the volume on theheadphones locally
@@GYMCADDY So, WIRED and turned ON, yet NO ANC, = best sound quality ?
How is the sound leakage? I'm guessing it's worse than the 35's
no, it has less sound leakage. Probably because of the combination of clamping force and the fact your ears (or mine at least ) do not fit in the ear cups and the NC 700's seal tightly to the ear, making them leak less sound and contain more heat. SO much so, that I returned them for that reason alone.
I just bought the qc 35ii:(
I have them, you will not be disappointed!!!!!!
Don't do firmware update
you did great.
I'm thinking between nc700 and the qc35ii. Still not sure which too get.
@@97illiniman he will be dissappointed once he do the update. The shitty company is ruining the anc to promote 700. What a lousy company
Thanks for the review Gymdaddy
Nice review and Nice Shoes dude 👍👍
What the hell man still waiting for the xb900n review :@:@:@:
Thanks for the great review but QC35 also has an ambient mode. You move the slider within the app or you can map the button on the left earcup to turn it on/off.
Mike S that’s not ambient mode
keep the xm3s or pick up the nc700s?
Bose = for people who call 8hour and listen music less than 30mins
Sony = for people listen music 8h and call less than 30mins.
Easy
COOL REVIEW BRO I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Great review. Love my 700s , returned the Jabra. I miss the auto pause when i take my earphones out.
would you rank qc 700 over sony 1000xm3 and qc 35 2?
Only on mic quality. In sound quality and NC the Sony is still the best
@@shaolin95 Bose = for people who call 8hour and listen music less than 30mins
Sony = for people listen music 8h and call less than 30mins.
Easy
I really like your in-depth videos
/comparisons on headphones. I have a question for you on the new Bose 700s. I compared the QC35s with the 700s on demo at Bestbuy. The bass on the 700s was noticeably less than the QC35s especially at higher volumes. I’m wondering if it were because of the demo pair. I heard so many people saying this. Did you notice any difference in bass with these two?
Plz do one on the sony wh xb900n
@Ezugo Obuekwe no he only did a first impressions of the headphones
@Ezugo Obuekwe yeah probably
That intro tho 🔥
How are these for a gym use ?
Would not recommend
@@GYMCADDY Why exactly ? If you would care to elaborate