Bose QuietComfort 700 Wireless Headphones Review

Bose's noise cancellation technology can help block out background noises and the rumble from aeroplane engines. It also produces a range premium wireless headphones.

The latest Bose Sport Earbuds Truly Wireless are slimmer and sleeker design than the QuietComfort buds, and a superior microphone to make calls. They also resist sweat and come with a charging bag.

Active Noise Cancellation

The Bose QuietComfort line is known for its superior noise cancellation but the company also produces a variety of premium headphones and earbuds which don't need or offer it. The products are typically high priced and made from top-quality materials. They're also lightweight and sweat-resistant, and comfortable enough to be worn for long periods of time.

The 700s flagship model is a wonderful example. They come with an upgraded eight-microphone (six for cancelling sounds, two for picking voice) and eleven customizable ANC modes. You can listen to the world around you or block the world completely. They also have the "Conversation Mode", which allows you to temporarily pause the music in order to announce a message or make a call.

Bose TruSleeve is another excellent feature. It's a cover that can be removed that wraps around your neck and sits on top of your ear to block out noise when you're out and out and about. It's available for all QuietComfort models and can be customized using the app to meet your ears and lifestyle.

In comparison to our top choice the Sony WH-1000XM5, the 700s offer a better audio quality for phone calls. This makes them a good choice for people who take calls frequently and want to be heard clearly while moving around.

The headphones can be connected to your mobile device using Bluetooth 4.2, and Bose’s proprietary A2DP protocol. They are compatible with aptX Adaptive and aptX HD which makes them an ideal choice for audiophiles who have sources that support these superior wireless codecs. Bose comes with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable for wired listening. They're optimized for Google Assistant and Alexa. The headphones are powered by a battery with a lasts 20 hours or more and a USB-C charging port on the right earcup.

Sound Quality

Bose is renowned for its noise cancellation technology that can effectively block out office chatter or engine noise of plane engines. But the brand also offers headphones and earbuds with excellent sound quality, too. They're all compatible with the free Bose Connect or Bose Music app (older models) and offer a variety of features, including audio settings and battery life monitoring, customizable controls and listening mode selection. They're also platform-neutral, and are compatible with Apple, Android and Windows devices.

The QuietComfort 45 headphones from Bose are the most powerful wireless over-ear headphone. They use Bluetooth 5.1 to allow multi-point pairing and the USB-C port for charging on the bottom of one cup. The headphones come with a cable with an 3.5mm plug at the other end, which is suitable for wired listening. They also come with an ANC button located on the left earcup. The app allows you to set the ANC at three different levels, and switch on the hear-through feature for ambient noises.

The headphones are lightweight and designed to be worn for long periods. They come with soft cushions which are comfortable to wear. The sound is vibrant and bright, with well-controlled bass response. The treble may not be as clear as top-rated rivals like the Jabra Elite85H, but it's punchy enough to suit most music genres.

They also have a fantastic microphone that allows hands-free calls and also an assistant for voice which does a good job of separating your voice from ambient noise when answering questions. Bose Connect apps and Bose Music let you adjust the audio settings and also adjust EQ. However, we've noticed that the Bose voice that tells you about things such as battery status and whether you're connected is a bit robotic, as opposed to the more natural voices of the Sony and Jabra models.

Comfort

Comfort is among Bose's strengths, whether you're using an over - or on-ear headphone. Bose's headphones are typically comfortable and not too tight on your head. They also have a well-balanced sound profile, which makes them suitable for a broad variety of genres. Many Bose headphones come with an app companion to the headphones that comes with a graphic equalizer to aid in fine tuning your music.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless over-ear headphones are among the most comfortable headphones we've ever tried, with a soft and flexible headband and soft earpads. The headphones are lightweight, sweat-proof and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The earcups can be swiveled around the plastic stems that extend from the headband. This allows you to move them and helps ensure they are secure around your ear.

In our tests, the Bose QC45s provided impressive noise cancellation and excellent audio quality. The sound is rich, detailed, and punchy with clear mids and sport Earphones Wireless crisp highs. The headphones have an even mid-range response, so voices are reproduced with great clarity. The only downside is that they do not support the most recent Bluetooth codecs, such as aptX Adaptive or LDAC, which would enable playback that is lossless.

The Bose sport earphones Wireless Earbuds are smaller and sleeker than the company's flagship QuietComfort Earbuds, making them ideal for working out and running. The earbuds have a battery life of up to 5 hours, which is plenty for most exercises. The buds are waterproof and feature built-in microphones that allow for voice assistant integration. You can control them using the included remote or via the companion app. The app allows you to alter settings for Bose Aware Mode and ANC.

Controls

In contrast to the majority of Bose headphones The 700s don't feature physical controls on their earcups. Instead there's a touch panel on the front portion of the right ear cup that can register finger taps and swipes. Tap twice to play/pause, swipe up and down to adjust the volume, and swipe forward to skip tracks. One tap answers calls and a double-tap blocks an calls that are incoming.

The headset lets you toggle the "aware" mode that allows a little bit of a view of your surroundings. It's a great feature for anyone who wants to be aware of their surroundings while listening to music or making phone calls.

Another feature on the 700s is a motion detector which shuts down your headphones after a time of inactivity. This is a great feature for those who are easily distracted or forget to turn off their headphones. The Bose Connect App lets you change the Auto-Off feature on your Bose headphones.

The app allows you to customize the features of your headphones, including the audio settings, noise cancellation levels, and voice prompt languages. You can also download updates for your Bose headsets. You might be asked to provide certain personal details to enable this however that's normal for this kind of app. It's also where you can configure your Bluetooth connection preferences, and it also has a a helpful battery reading function that will let you know how much battery is remaining in your headphones. Download the free Bose Connect App from the App Store on your iOS device or Google Play. The application requires that your tablet or smartphone be connected via Bluetooth. Once connected, you'll be able to choose a profile and locate your headset.

Design

Bose headphones are renowned for their ease of use and ability to block the listener from background noise. Their sound is generally well-balanced and flexible enough to work across genres without a lot of tweaking. They are also extremely versatile and sturdy. This makes them a great choice for travel.

One of the main factors that makes Bose headphones so popular is their noise cancelling. The NCH 700s come with 10 different levels of noise cancellation and even at its maximum, it's pretty impressive. Their microphones are also stellar with six of the eight microphones in the headband helping to isolate the voice from background noise. Two of the microphones double as noise-rejection sensors, helping reduce background hiss and echo during voice calls.

In contrast to their rivals, Bose jlabs headphones tend to have a minimalist design with only a handful of buttons on the headband. The left side of the cup is equipped with an adjustable noise-cancelling feature and the right cup features toggles to power/Bluetooth or launch digital assistants. On the right cup there's a touch-sensitive touchscreen that allows you to play/pause music, change tracks, and adjust volume with simple gestures.

Bose headphones are perfect for mobile use. Most models that sit on or over the ear, come with plenty of padding that provides a comfortable fit. They're also extremely lightweight and compact which makes them a great option for trips. Bose's wireless headphones do not block out as much background noise as their competitors. This shouldn't be an issue for all users, especially as Bose also makes dedicated active noise cancelling earbuds that are designed for exercise (like the QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless). This allows you to monitor your surroundings while still enjoying the ease of listening to your favorite music.