Bose QuietComfort 700 Wireless headphones gym (supplemental resources) Review

Bose is known for its noise cancelling technology, which helps block out the rumble of aeroplane engines and other ambient sounds. Bose also offers a variety of high-quality wireless headphones.

The new Bose Sport Earbuds Truly Wireless come with a slimmer, more sleek design than the QuietComfort buds and have a better microphone to take calls. They also resist sweat and come with a bag for charging.

Active Noise Cancellation

The Bose QuietComfort line is known for its excellent noise cancellation, but the company makes plenty of high-quality headphones and earbuds that don't require or provide it. The products typically have the premium end of the market and use premium materials, but they're also light and sweat-proof, making them comfortable to last for long listening sessions.

The flagship 700s is a fantastic example. They feature an upgraded eight-microphone system (six to cancel the sound, and two to pick up voice) and 11 customizable ANC modes that let you hear the world around you or block it completely. They also have a "Conversation Mode" button that allows you to temporarily pause your music to make an emergency call or make a quick announcement.

Bose TruSleeve is another excellent feature. It's a removable cover that wraps around your neck and rests over your upper ear to cut down on noise when you are out and out and about. It is available for all QuietComfort products and can be customized using the app to fit your lifestyle and ears.

When comparing the 700s to our top pick, Sony WH1000XM5, they come with superior microphones for phone calls. This makes them an excellent option for those who frequently take calls and want to be heard clearly traveling.

You can connect the headphones to your mobile device with Bluetooth 4.2 and Bose's own A2DP protocol. They support aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, making them an ideal option for audiophiles with sources that support these higher-quality wireless codecs. Bose also comes with a 2.5 millimeter to 3.5 mm cable for wired listening, and they're optimized to work with Google Assistant and Alexa. The headphones have a battery lasts up to 20 hours and an USB-C charging port on the right earcup.

Sound Quality

Bose is known for its technology to block out noise, which can effectively block out office chatter or engine noise of plane engines. However, the brand also has earbuds and headphones with excellent sound quality as well. All models are compatible with Bose Connect (older models). They offer a variety of features such as the ability to adjust the audio including battery monitoring, adjustable controls, and listening modes. They're also platform-neutral and work with Apple, Android and Windows devices.

The QuietComfort45 headphones by Bose are the best-sounding wireless over-ear headphones. They use Bluetooth 5.1 to offer multi-point pairing, with an USB-C port to charge on the bottom of one cup. They also include a cable that has a 3.5mm plug on the other end for wired listening and feature an ANC button on the left earcup. You can adjust the ANC to three levels via the app and switch 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 that are comfortable for the ears. The sound is vibrant and bright, with well-controlled bass response. The treble doesn't sound as crisp as you'd get from top-rated rivals such as the Sony WH1000XM4 and Jabra Elite 85H, but still punchy enough for most music genres.

They also have a fantastic microphone for hands-free calling and Headphones Gym also a voice assistant that does a good job of separating your speech from background noise when you answer questions. The Bose Connect and Bose Music apps allow you to adjust the audio settings and alter the EQ. The Bose voice, which informs you about battery status and whether you're connected, is slightly robotic compared to the more natural voices found on the Sony and Jabra models.

Comfort

Bose headphones are comfortable, whether over-ear or on the go. The Bose headphones are typically well-padded and don't feel too tight on your head. They also have a balanced sound profile, which makes them suitable for a broad range of genres. Many Bose headphones running come with an accompanying app that includes a graphic equalizer to assist you in fine tuning your music.

The Bose QuietComfort45 wireless over-ear headphones have a stretchy headband, plush earpads, and a soft and flexible earband. They are among the most comfortable headphones that we've tested. They are light, sweat-proof and comfortable to wear for long durations of time. The earcups are able to rotate around the plastic stems which extend from the headband. This allows you to move them and helps ensure they are secure around your ear.

The Bose QC45s impressed us with their noise cancellation and audio quality. The sound is rich and detailed, with clear mids and crisp highs. The headphones also have a neutral midrange response, so voices reproduce well. The only drawback to these headphones is that they do not support the most recent Bluetooth codes, like aptX Adaptive and LDAC, which allow for lossless playback.

The Bose Sport Earbuds have a more compact, sleeker design than the QuietComfort Earbuds that are the company's flagship product. They are perfect for working and running. The earbuds come with a battery life of up to five hours, which is plenty for most workouts. They are waterproof and have a built-in microphone for voice assistant integration. You can control them using the remote included or via the companion app. The app allows you to adjust settings for Bose Aware Mode and ANC.

Controls

Unlike the majority of Bose headphones they don't have physical controls on their ear cups. Instead you'll find a touch panel in the front of the right ear cup that can detect swipes and finger taps. Tap twice to play or pausing or pause, swipe up to increase the volume, down to lower it, and then forward to skip tracks. A single tap answers calls and a double tap rejects an incoming call.

The headset lets you switch on the "aware" mode, which allows some passthrough of your environment. This feature is useful for those who must be aware of their surroundings while listening music or making calls.

Another feature of the 700s is a motion detector that shuts down your headphones after a period of inactivity. This is an excellent feature for those who are easily distracted or forget to turn off their headphones. The Bose Connect App allows you to alter the Auto-Off setting of your Bose headphones.

The app allows you to customize the headphones' features including the settings for audio, noise cancelling levels, and the languages used for voice prompts. You can also download updates for your Bose headsets. The app might require you to provide personal information but this is normal. You can also change your Bluetooth preferences and use the battery reading feature to check 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 application requires that your tablet or smartphone be connected via Bluetooth. Once it's connected, you can select an account and then locate your headset.

Design

Bose is known for its comfortable headphones, and most of their models do an excellent job at keeping the listener's ears from noise. Their sound is well-balanced, and versatile enough to be used across genres. Their headphones are also quite portable and durable, making them a great option for traveling.

Bose headphones are known for their noise cancellation. The NCH 700s come with 10 different levels of noise cancellation, and even at maximum it's quite impressive. Six of the eight microphones are tucked inside the headband to isolate voices from ambient sound. Two of the microphones double as noise-rejection sensors to help eliminate echo and background hiss during voice calls.

Bose headphones are minimalistic in design, and have only two buttons. The left cup features a noise-cancellation switch that can be adjusted and the right one has switches for power/Bluetooth as well as launching digital assistants. On the right cup there's a touchscreen that allows you to play/pause music, change tracks, and adjust volume using a few simple gestures.

Bose's headphones are well-suited for use on the go, with most models that are on and over-ear offering ample padding to ensure a comfortable fit. These headphones are also lightweight and portable which makes them a great option for those traveling. Bose's wireless headphones don't block out as much sound as some of their competitors. This isn't a problem for most users, especially as Bose also makes dedicated active noise cancelling earbuds 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.