Bose Noise Canceling 700 (2019)

Outstanding noise cancellation Terrific design Simple to use

Cost even more than before

The Bose 700 series headphones are a high-quality solution, and the UC dongle makes them even easier to deploy, but it doesn’t make it any cheaper. The Sony WH-1000XM3 still offers much better battery life for significantly less outlay.

Outstanding noise cancelation Fun, lively sound Stunning design

Battery life could be better More expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM3s

These brilliant Bose headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation and sound great, but they don't quite beat the Sony WH-1000XM3's in terms of battery life and price. Still, you can't go wrong with this fantastic pair of over-ear headphones.

Sleek, attractive design Advanced noise-canceling tech Balanced sound

Pricey Light build can feel cheap

Although it’s too early to say definitively, these advanced headphones from Bose could eclipse its QuietComfort range, and perhaps even take the top spot of best noise-canceling headphones from Sony.

Next-gen noise-cancellation ; Comfortable and stylish ; Crystal-clear, upfront sound ; Intuitive touch controls

Lack class-leading insight ; Rivals have better battery life ; Expensive

Impressive noise-cancelling and design, but imperfect sound quality doesn’t justify the significant outlay

Superb noise cancellation ; The best voice calls you’ll experience on any headphones ; Can connect to two devices simultaneously

Not quite as feathery light and comfortable as QC35 IIs ; Bose Music app in dire need of fixes ; Accidental button presses are common

Bose’s $400 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are an excellent package of comfort, sound quality, and excellent noise cancellation. They’ve also got redesigned microphones that result in much better voice calls than others headphones,

Best-in-class noise cancellation and ambient listening mode. Excellent microphone clarity. Powerful bass depth. Comfortable.

Expensive. Sculpted audio not for purists. No EQ (yet).

At $399.95, the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 live up to the expectations set by the QuietComfort series and add to the experience with excellent mic clarity, enhanced voice assistant functionality, and more granular ANC control. They're...

Incredible multi-level noise-cancelling technology ; Touch controls on right earcup are a cinch to use ; Powerful sound quality and impactful low-end ; Comfortable design - even for long periods of wear

Non-folding design may put some off ; No equaliser (EQ) within the app ; There's now a lot of competition - such as the Sony WH-1000M3 ; The name is a bit excessive

Bose is boss when it comes to noise-cancelling headphones and the 700 is proof of that. With a much higher degree of build quality, comfort and ANC adjustment compared to the QC35 II model, along with impressive sound and battery life, we struggle to...

Detailed, accurate sound ; Impressive noise cancellation; Best-in-class voice calls; Sleek, low-profile design; Responsive touch controls; Comfortable ; Pricey; No EQ controls; Ear cups rotate outward ; Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a...

Pricey; No EQ controls; Ear cups rotate outward ; Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a sleek design, excellent noise cancellation and best-in-class voice calls.

Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a sleek design, excellent noise cancellation and best-in-class voice calls.

Incredible for calls ; Good sound quality

Iffy controls ; Short battery life compared to competition