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Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 with Alexa Voice Control Soapstone
Last Updated: February 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound
161cancellation, cancelling, canceling, bose, sound quality
+91%
-9%
" ... This is my first pair and they work great for noise cancellation. ... "
" ... The quality of the sound and noise cancellation is amazing. ... "
" ... I love the noise cancellation! ... "
" ... These are my first pair of noise cancelling headphones, so I have nothing to compare the noise cancellation to, but they are excellent in noisy areas. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is excellent . ... "
" ... Like noise cancellation but they slip at times ... "
" ... Testing both on the train and airplane, the noise cancellation is amazing! ... "
" ... Best Noise Cancelling Headphones I have ever had. ... It's so good that it is dangerous to activate the noise cancelling highest level (10) if you are taking a walk on a busy road for example. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
157cancellation, cancelling, canceling, bose, sound quality
+92%
-8%
" ... I bought these with high expectations as Bose has built a reputation for engineering great noice-cancelling headphones. ... Possibly the best noise cancellation in the market as of their release date. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is excellent, sound is deep and picks up all ranges of sound. ... "
" ... These headphones specialize in noise-cancellation, which I must say makes you seem like a superhero. ... Bose didn't say it has industry-leading sound, but the noise cancellation is killer. ... "
" ... So for starters, this was the first set of wireless or noise cancelling headphones I've purchased. ... So now I've got them connected and the noise cancelling is actually pretty decent. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is comparable between the two so comfort won out hands down. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is great and the mic's they put in these are fantastic. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation are superb whereas the sound is exactly what you get with Bose. ... For anyone who enjoys great sound without outside noise . ... "
" ... Admittedly, the last time I used a noise cancellation headset was more than 10 years ago - but this Bose 700 is amazing. ... "
Body
143comfort, look, headphones, head, headband
+69%
-31%
" ... as if they put the earcups on 180 degrees backwards. ... In fact wearing them backwards feels more natural but the buttons are now not convenient The sound cancellation is the best I've experienced yet and the integration with Alexa is awesone! ... "
" ... Otherwise, the basic form of the headphones is good: reasonably comfortable-- though just slightly less comfy than my Sony WH-1000XM3-- and with good sound. ... Comfort was better than expected: I had no discomfort from the headband even after 4 hours, like I do on my Sony. ... "
" ... These are beautifully constructed headphones. ... I chose the silver color. ... I really like this new design. ... The ear cup material is soft and appears sturdier too. ... As a note, the luxe silver is beautiful but the black will probably look better aesthetically in the long run from showing normal wear marks. ... "
" ... I've tried the other top brands and these edged out all the others plus they are comfortable enough for a 6- 8 hour wear. ... "
" ... Bose is the most comfortable headphone for me. ... But new design is simple and elegant. ... "
" ... He had worn out his old Bose headphones! ... "
" ... Very comfortable sound is as clear as my home system. ... "
" ... Look sexy as hell. ... "
Usage
119phone calls, voice, call, call quality, buttons
+68%
-32%
" ... So far it takes calls better, but that’s the only improvement over the QC 35 II. ... "
" ... The 700, on the other hand, have been a pleasure to make calls on. ... They do a good job of dropping out most of the background noises while keeping my voice clear and easy to hear. ... "
" ... - Voice Assistant is AWESOME (I’m using Google Assistant but it works great so far). ... - FINALLY AMAZING CALL QUALITY!!! ... - Not sure how I feel about the capacitive touch pad for volume control yet. ... If own the original QC35’s and have always wished you could use them to make calls without everyone on the line being able to hear your in a coffee shop and have always desired the QC35 II’s voice assistant feature then I would at this point recommend pulling the trigger on these bad boys! ... "
" ... I prefer the Sony for everything except phone call quality. ... The only reason I purchased these Bose headphones was because of the improved microphone for voice calls. ... I can say the Bose do excel at this and phone calls are clear on the other end even in a noisy area such as an airport. ... "
" ... Initial setup was very easy after you download the Bose Music app. ... Phone calls were excellent and the touch sensitive controls work very well. ... "
" ... I find these headphones to be great from every use of listening to music or talking on the phone. ... Phone use is important to me since I have poor hearing. ... "
" ... He was using the headphones to take a phone call while leaf blowing. ... Waiting for a bus shuttle I took a conference call that I had to do a lot of talking on. ... This allowed me to hear myself normally so I don't talk too loudly and disturb those around me. ... Next I could hear everyone on the call perfectly. ... They were shocked at the end of the call when I asked them how I sounded and they assumed I was at home in my office. ... Finally the controls are super intuitive. ... I guarantee you will not find ones better for taking phone calls that give you this incredible of an experience on top of it. ... "
" ... Quicker connection to phone, better noise cancellation and improved mic for calls. ... "
Body / Comfort
119headphones, head, headband, discomfort, earcups
+64%
-36%
" ... My Comfort 35's still work great. ... "
" ... streaming from Amazon music, at least to my ears, seems better that from Apple music, and is very good to excellent depending on each individual piece of music. ... Can wear these for an extended period without discomfort. ... "
" ... Very comfortable even on an 11 hour flight. ... "
" ... quality matte plastic moulding, amazing comfortable faux-leather surfaces on your skin, and a synthesized voice and audible feedback to assist with your navigation of the three hardware buttons and touch controls make these headphones easy to wear during work sessions, public transit commutes, or in a crowded home with loud kids. ... A few gripes about the design and ergonomics of the device: ... - the direction of earcup rotation: when placing the cans around the neck/shoulders, the earcups rotate up (into the air) rather than down (onto your chest). ... "
" ... I love these head phones! ... "
" ... Especially the fit over ear for long flight. ... "
" ... These are the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned. ... I got rid of a couple pairs of Beats and a pair of high-end Sony headphones because they weren't comfortable to wear for more than a half hour. ... These Bose headphones I can wear for hours and almost forget I have them on my head. ... "
" ... These head phones solve my problems. ... "
Connectivity
77connected, devices, app, bose, bluetooth
+51%
-49%
" ... I was able to pair these to my Iphone X the first day but ever since they have never paired. ... Great but then you cannot use a majority of the features, including pairing to two devices at once. ... I have the headphones paired to both my cell phone and my laptop at the same time. ... "
" ... Can connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time! ... Sony you need to disconnect from one and connect to another one. ... Whichever device is streaming audio Bose will connect to that one ... "
" ... All I wanted to do is connect the headphones to a Bluetooth transmitter which is attached to my TV. ... "
" ... I also think at this price these should have auto off for when you take them off akin to airpods or other such devices. ... "
" ... Just like QC35, the NCH 700 can be connected to 2 bluetooth devices simultaneously. ... I tried with both my iPhone and MacBook. ... + USB-C charging port which is the standard these days ... "
" ... I admit the connectivity to the devices is not as sleek as Apple AirPods but I trust it will become close. ... "
" ... I have used them wirelessly with a Pixel 3 XL and wired with an Oppo HA-2SE and NAD D7050. ... "
" ... Finally, having multi point Bluetooth is really nice as I almost always have my phone and either my iPad pro or laptop connected at the same time. ... "
Usage / Calling
73phone calls, voice, call, call quality, conference calls
+71%
-29%
" ... Bose has mucj better voice quality on a call. ... calls and to block out noise so i can concentrate better. ... "
" ... The ANC works very well, I’m able to still hear voices a little with it on 10 though. ... "
" ... The microphone is amazing I got this for work calls and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... These do an excellent job of muting her voice. ... The microphone works great for phone calls. ... "
" ... The 700, on the other hand, have been a pleasure to make calls on. ... They do a good job of dropping out most of the background noises while keeping my voice clear and easy to hear. ... "
" ... He was using the headphones to take a phone call while leaf blowing. ... Waiting for a bus shuttle I took a conference call that I had to do a lot of talking on. ... This allowed me to hear myself normally so I don't talk too loudly and disturb those around me. ... Next I could hear everyone on the call perfectly. ... They were shocked at the end of the call when I asked them how I sounded and they assumed I was at home in my office. ... I guarantee you will not find ones better for taking phone calls that give you this incredible of an experience on top of it. ... "
" ... I use the set for making 3-4 conference calls per day. ... The Bose 700 cuts out all the noise for the caller who normally complains about it. ... I'm happy I went with this model because it is primarily used for phone calls in a loud home office environment. ... "
" ... Phone calls were excellent and the touch sensitive controls work very well. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
73connected, devices, app, bose, bluetooth
+52%
-48%
" ... Connectivity was a breeze. ... "
" ... Great cell phone connectivity too ... "
" ... I have used them wirelessly with a Pixel 3 XL and wired with an Oppo HA-2SE and NAD D7050. ... "
" ... Had a few issues at first with bt/app/update/Google asst, but stayed calm and worked my way through it. ... "
" ... Now in the age of wireless, I figured it was time for an upgrade. ... It’s also nice that you can connect two devices at once (phone and laptop) ... - The multiple devices is awesome until your phone call disconnects from your headset for no reason ... "
" ... Just like QC35, the NCH 700 can be connected to 2 bluetooth devices simultaneously. ... I tried with both my iPhone and MacBook. ... "
" ... The office assistant or Alexa feature is awesome too. ... "
" ... It is connected with the mobile app easily and it's touch controls work perfectly. ... "
Usage / Controls
43controls, touch controls, touch, pause, swiping
+60%
-40%
" ... The external controls are an added bonus. ... "
" ... In fact wearing them backwards feels more natural but the buttons are now not convenient The sound cancellation is the best I've experienced yet and the integration with Alexa is awesone! ... "
" ... They make it so easy to change the music. ... "
" ... Finally the controls are super intuitive. ... "
" ... The headphones' hardware buttons for switching favorites and activating voice assistant sometimes worked and sometimes did nothing, even when pressed repeatedly. ... The touch-based sound controls worked well, though they take a bit of practice. ... "
" ... One specific con: The buttons are very easy to press when placing these on/picking them up from a desk. ... Particularly, the noise cancelling/ambient sound button, and the power button. ... "
" ... Another major improvement for me was touch controls - I've had zero problems with them and they make flipping through songs, or pausing a lot easier than having to pick up my phone. ... "
" ... The swipe controls work great. ... The on off button is poorly located and it is easy to turn off or on by accident. ... "
Price
41400, worth, bose, worth every penny, price point
+66%
-34%
" ... I used to buy cheap headphones and am glad i spent the extra money this time around. ... "
" ... Great Features make these worth every penny. ... "
" ... These headphones are a little on the pricey side (I had purchased them before the price drop, they are a bit cheaper now), but the noise cancellation works well and the sound quality is about as good as any of the other higher end bose headphones to come out in the past year or so. ... "
" ... Worth Every Penny! ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... i like it much better than 35, a real upgrade with a hefty price tag. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... It's worth the money in my humble opinion. ... "
Product Reliability
38working, issues, years, headphone, bose
+42%
-58%
" ... While using in cable mode on a flight, the unit just stopped working. ... "
" ... 3) Connection issues abound. ... They are not consistent and would randomly disconnect from a device. ... "
" ... Lesson learned- name and price doesn’t always mean better or as in this case it doesn’t even mean working. ... "
" ... It is dead. ... "
" ... I have only had these 2 weeks. ... "
" ... And they are malfunctioning. ... "
" ... I have come to use these on several occasions only to find them dead. ... "
" ... Even when working properly the app is sluggish and seems unresponsive. ... "
Body / Design
33look, beautiful, sleek, futuristic, xm3
+91%
-9%
" ... Like the new design. ... "
" ... its look is so fancy n cool. ... "
" ... I love the design, it’s minimalist yet stylist on its own. ... 1) Design and style is new, very minimalistic. ... "
" ... They are very high quality and futuristic looking. ... "
" ... They look and design is very sleek and cool. ... "
" ... A few gripes about the design and ergonomics of the device: ... "
" ... 700 looks a lot more modern ... The price is high but these are a sleek design and way better than my previous Sennheiser. ... "
" ... I love the little case it comes with. ... "
Service
27returning, returned, week, process, replacement
+33%
-67%
" ... For $400+ with taxes I’m very disappointed in the product and just asked for a refund. ... "
" ... They were returned this morning. ... "
" ... After one day I’m returning them. ... "
" ... 20 minutes into this train wreck and decided to return the item. ... "
" ... Not sure if I have bad luck or what, but I"ve had to return them twice. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the writing was on the wall and there was no way I was going to miss the return window. ... "
" ... Save yourself the headache and the return struggle. ... "
" ... I will most likely be returning these. ... "
Body / Build Quality
27material, head, earcups, compartment, build quality
+70%
-30%
" ... 3) Bose metal actually feels nice to grasp as opposed to plastic. ... "
" ... much better materials. ... "
" ... - Although not rated for any moisture protection the headband material seems like it’ll hold up better in a gym type situation. ... "
" ... Bose totally dropped the ball on this one. ... "
" ... The padding is super soft (hope it doesn't wear out sooner than the last pair!) ... "
" ... The build quality is very nice. ... I typically use these everyday for long periods of time and they are sturdy with no signs of wear. ... "
" ... Very sturdy connection between the two ear cups but just slightly uncomfortable. ... "
" ... The closing cord compartment in the case is a good idea but could be larger. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
25difficult, app, touch controls, setup, intuitive
+84%
-16%
" ... Initial setup was very easy after you download the Bose Music app. ... "
" ... They make it so easy to change the music. ... "
" ... Easy set-up, ease of use with convenient controls, great sound and comfortable. ... "
" ... The app made it very easy to connect to first my iPhone, and the sound was fabulous. ... "
" ... The app makes adjustments easy. ... "
" ... Connectivity was a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy of use? ... "
" ... Set up was done in under five minutes and it was super easy! ... "
Service / Returns
24returning, returned, week, process, replacement
+25%
-75%
" ... I returned them just in time. ... "
" ... I will most likely be returning these. ... "
" ... Save yourself the headache and the return struggle. ... "
" ... Returning them ASAP. ... "
" ... If only I could get a refund . ... "
" ... They were returned this morning. ... "
" ... 0/10 would return again ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the writing was on the wall and there was no way I was going to miss the return window. ... "
Sound / Volume
13volume, hear, volumes, loudly, level
+77%
-23%
" ... I work in an open office with half a dozen people talking around me at any time and with these on (and some reasonable volume music), I have to strain to hear them. ... "
" ... I used them on a tour bus and they cancelled out the loud hum of the bus perfectly. ... "
" ... 2) sound was clear and loud ... "
" ... This allowed me to hear myself normally so I don't talk too loudly and disturb those around me. ... "
" ... I could hear at lower volume and preserving my hearing. ... "
" ... It amplifies Ambient sound. ... "
" ... If you don’t need to be on calls in loud places, and mainly want music performance, the Sonys may suit you better, but here’s another thing ... "
" ... It is very clear and well balanced at unreasonably high volume (for reference at the level where my Samsung Note 9 warns me) but at more reasonable volumes (around 40%) it feels hollow, almost like you would expect it to sound if the driver was mounted to a tin can held over your ear. ... "
Body / Cable
9bose, working, usb c cable, small, qc25
+56%
-44%
" ... It beats the previous ones I had with a cord. ... "
" ... I misplaced the audio cable for my Bose 700s. ... Went to two Bose stores at the airport and they did not have a cable that would work. ... I had to connect Bose directly for a replacement cable. ... Bose charged me $27 for a cable with Shipping and Handling. ... What makes this cable so special . ... "
" ... Managed to use them on two trans Atlantic flights with the included cable. ... "
" ... I also like the small compartment with magnetic closure for storing cables. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
7working, wireless, wired, usb c charging, usb c cable
+29%
-71%
" ... explanation: on PC side: they connected, but were not an audio device, so had to go into devices, device properties, settings, and turn the device into an 'audio' device. ... "
" ... While using in cable mode on a flight, the unit just stopped working. ... "
" ... The only thing better with these than the QC35 2's is that these have USB-C . ... "
" ... Of course, USB that comes with the 700 is useless for MacAir. ... "
" ... - Didn’t come with a USB adapter . ... "
Connectivity / USB
3c, 700
-100%
" ... The only thing better with these than the QC35 2's is that these have USB-C . ... "
" ... Of course, USB that comes with the 700 is useless for MacAir. ... "
" ... - Didn’t come with a USB adapter . ... "
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