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Bose QuietComfort 700 Wireless Headphones Review

Bose is known for its noise cancellation technology, which helps reduce the rumble from aircraft engines and other sounds. It also produces a range premium wireless headphones.

The latest Bose Sport Earbuds Truly Wireless are smaller and sleeker than the QuietComfort buds, with superior microphones for calls. They're also sweat-proof and come with an charging case.

Active Noise Cancellation

Bose QuietComfort headphones are known for their excellent noise cancellation. However Bose also offers various premium headphones that don't require or provide this feature. The products typically have a premium price point and make use of top materials, but they're also lightweight and sweat-proof. They're also comfortable enough to last for long listening sessions.

The flagship 700s are a great example of this. They come with an upgraded eight-microphone (six for cancelling sounds, and two to pick a voice) and eleven customizable ANC modes. You can hear the world around you, or block the world completely. They also come with a "Conversation Mode", which allows you to temporarily stop the music in order to make an announcement or place a phone call.

Another great feature is the Bose TruSleeve, a removable covering that wraps around the neck and rests on the upper ear to provide additional noise reduction while you're out and about. It's available for all QuietComfort models and can be customized using the app to meet your ears and lifestyle.

When comparing the 700s to our top choice, Sony WH1000XM5, they come with superior microphones for phone calls. This makes them a great option for those who frequently take calls and want to be heard clearly while on the go.

The headphones can be connected to your mobile device using Bluetooth 4.2 and Bose's exclusive A2DP protocol. They are compatible with aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, making the perfect choice for audiophiles who have sources that support these high-quality 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 come with a battery lasts up to 20 hours and a USB-C charging port on the right earcup.

Sound Quality

Bose is known for its noise cancellation technology that can effectively block out office chatter and the engine noise of plane engines. The brand also offers headphones for tv that have good audio quality. They're all compatible with the free Bose Connect or Bose Music app (older models) and come with a range of features including audio settings and headphones for tv battery life monitoring, control options that can be customized and listening mode selection. They're also platform-neutral compatible with Apple, Android, and Windows devices.

The QuietComfort45 headphones from Bose are Bose's best-sounding wireless over-ear headphone. They use Bluetooth 5.1 to offer multi-point pairing, with an USB-C port to charge on the bottom of the cup. The headphones include a cable with a 3.5mm plug at the other end, which allows for wired listening. They also have an ANC button that is located on the left earcup. You can set the ANC to three levels via the app and also turn on hear-through modes to help with ambient sounds.

The headphones are light and designed to be worn for long periods. They feature soft cushions which are comfortable to wear. The sound is lively and vibrant and has a solid bass response that's well controlled. The treble isn't as crisp as the top-rated models such as the Sony WH1000XM4 and Jabra Elite 85H, but it's punchy enough for most music genres.

The Bose Connect and Bose Music apps also let you adjust the audio settings as well as alter the EQ. They also have a great microphone for hands-free calling, as well as an assistant for voice that is effective in separating ambient noise from your speech when answering questions. The Bose Connect and Bose Music apps also let you adjust the audio settings and alter the EQ. We've noticed that the Bose voice that informs you of things such as battery status and whether you're connected is somewhat robotic, as opposed to the more natural voices of the Sony and Jabra models.

Comfort

Comfort is one of Bose's strong suits, regardless of whether you're listening to an over or on-ear headphone. The Bose headphones are generally exquisitely padded without being tight on the head, and they come with a an extremely balanced sound quality which makes them suitable for all genres. If you want to tweak the sound, you'll notice that a lot of Bose headphones include a companion application with an EQ graphic that can help you tune your music to your preferences.

The Bose QuietComfort45 wireless on-ear headphones noise cancelling have a stretchy headband, plush earpads and a soft and flexible earband. They are the most comfortable headphones that we've tested. They're very lightweight and sweat-resistant and you can listen to them for hours without feeling any discomfort. The earcups are able to rotate around the plastic stems which extend from the headband. This gives you flexibility and ensures that they fit around your ear.

In our tests, the Bose QC45s delivered impressive noise cancellation and excellent audio quality. The sound is rich and detailed, with a punchy bass, clear mids and crisp highs. The headphones also have a very neutral midrange response, which means that voices reproduce well. The only downside is that they don't support the latest Bluetooth codecs, like aptX Adaptive or LDAC which would enable lossless playback.

The Bose Sport Earbuds are smaller and sleeker than the company's flagship QuietComfort Earbuds, making them ideal for working out and running. They provide up to five-hour battery duration, which is plenty for most workouts. They are waterproof and have a built-in microphone to allow voice assistant integration. You can control the buds with the remote included or the companion app. The app lets you alter settings for Bose Aware Mode and ANC.

Controls

The 700s don't have physical controls on the earcups unlike most of Bose's headphones. Instead, you'll find a touch panel on the front half of the right earcup that can register swipes and finger taps. Tap twice to play or pause and swipe up to increase the volume, down to lower it and forward to skip tracks. A single tap can answer calls, while the double tap will reject an incoming call.

The headset allows you to switch on the "aware" mode, which allows some passthrough of your environment. 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 of the 700s is a motion detector that shuts down your headphones after a certain amount of inactivity. This is a fantastic feature for those who get easily distracted or forget to turn off their headphones. The Bose Connect App allows you to change the Auto-Off setting of your Bose headphones.

The app is used to customize the headphones' features including the settings for audio, noise cancelling levels and voice prompt languages. It's also where you'll receive updates for your Bose headphones. The app could require you to share your personal information but this is normal. It's also where you'll define your Bluetooth connectivity preferences, and it also has a a helpful battery reading function that lets you know how much power is left in your headphones. You can download the free Bose Connect app from your iOS device's App Store or Google Play. The app requires that your tablet or smartphone be connected via Bluetooth. Once it's connected, you can select a profile and locate your headset.

Design

Bose is known for its comfortable headphones. The majority of their models do an excellent job of keeping listeners' ears from noise. Their sound is usually well-balanced and versatile enough to work across genres without much tweaking. They are also extremely versatile and robust. This makes them a great option for traveling.

Bose headphones are renowned for their noise cancellation. The NCH700s feature 10 levels of noise cancellation, which is impressive even at the highest level. The microphones are also top-quality, with six of the eight mics tucked inside of the headband helping to isolate the voice from background noise. Two of the microphones double as noise-rejection sensors, helping to eliminate background hiss and echo during voice calls.

Bose headphones are minimalistic in design, and have only a few buttons. The left cup has an adjustable noise-cancelling switch, and the right cup has switches to power/Bluetooth and launch digital assistants. There's also a touch-sensitive panel on the right cup which lets you play/pause music, skip tracks, and adjust volume using a few gestures.

Bose headphones are ideal for use on the move. The majority of models that are worn over and on the ear, have ample padding that ensures an ideal fit. They are also light and portable which makes them a great choice for traveling. Bose's wireless headphones can't block out as much background noise as their rivals. This isn't a problem for most, especially since Bose also offers dedicated active noise cancelling earbuds for exercise (like the QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless). This lets you keep track of your surroundings while enjoying the ease of listening to your favorite music.