Bose QuietComfort 35 II review 2024: great sound quality

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II was a great pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones for its time. Even though it has been replaced by the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 and the Bose QuietComfort 45, it is still one of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Even though it’s a few years old.

The QuietComfort 35 II can be used wirelessly and has active noise cancellation and Google Assistant built in. With Google Assistant, all you have to do to talk to Google is press and hold a button. You don’t even have to say “OK Google.” The headphones will also read you messages so you don’t have to look for your phone in your pocket or bag.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II SPECIFICATIONS

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: Design

The only difference between the Bose QC35 II NC and its predecessor is a new Google Assistant button on the left earcup. The headphones come in black or silver, and their design is, well, pretty boring.

This makes them great for people who want to travel in business class but don’t want to draw attention to themselves. Also disappointing is that they are made of plastic, which is good for saving weight but feels very cheap compared to luxury headphones like the Master & Dynamic MW50, which wrap your head in lambskin leather and aluminium. You can buy this headphone from its official website.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: Sound quality

In each genre, the QC IIs gave me a sound that was very clear, clean, and wide. Heavy bass tracks like “For Free” by DJ Khaled and “we Get the Bag” by Gucci Mane (with Migos) didn’t skimp on the low end, even when the volume was turned up.

When we listened to “Know-It-All” by Alessia Cara, we could hear the singer’s bright, airy highs without any distortion. On the Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.,” the sound was so clear that we could hear scratchy record sounds, which was pretty cool.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: Noise Cancellation

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II have been around for a few years, so why would anyone want to buy them now? Well, this old dog has learned a lot of new tricks thanks to a lot of firmware updates and a nice design. If comfort is the most important thing to you, these might be the best headphones you can buy. Let’s see how they do, especially compared to newer models like the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: Performance and Battery Life

Bose is best at noise cancellation, and the QC35 II NC shows that. When you turn on noise cancellation, it’s like going from a busy city street to a quiet room. The headphones do a great job of blocking out sounds like a train’s rumble, cars driving by, and even people talking.

Even with noise cancellation on, we still felt some pressure, but it wasn’t too bad. (Those who are sensitive to the pressure of noise cancellation might not like them, though.) Even when noise cancellation is turned off, the headphones do a great job of blocking out outside noise, which is a credit to the way Bose made the earpads.

The new QC35 II’s battery life was similar to that of the old QC35, so Bose’s claim of 20 hours was met with room to spare. We could use them for about 22 hours before we had to plug them back in to charge. The QC35 II only needed about 2 hours to get back to full power, putting me back in my happy place.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: Price and availability

Even though the Bose 700 headphones are newer, most major stores still sell the Bose QuietComfort 35 II. It comes in black and silver colours. The best price right now is $215 from Bose itself, which is a great deal. Amazon(opens in new tab) and Walmart(opens in new tab) both have it for $299.

Final Words

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones are great for travelling and commuting. Because they fit well and have a 20-hour battery life, they are great for busy days on the go. They can also block out the sound of the bus or plane engine or people talking around them. But because they are so big, they aren’t easy to carry around.

FAQs

Are Bose QC35 II still good?

Even though there are technically better options, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is still one of the best headphones you can buy. Yes, the new Bose QuietComfort 45 is also on the list.

Are Bose QC 35 II loud?

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II were some of the best wireless headphones we tested. They had the best sound quality and did a great job of blocking out noise. Everything we listened to sounded great, whether it was a loud, bass-heavy anthem or a quiet audiobook or podcast.

Is Bose the best sound quality?

The best sound comes from Bose speakers. They have great bass and treble, which is why music lovers like them so much. Since more than 50 years ago, the company has been making high-quality audio products.