The US firm's ANC technology is
world-renowned because of its clever and industry-leading implementation. We’ve
been using the QC15 headphones every time we travel
and have been since they debuted nearly seven years ago.
Bose
modified the successful formula of the QC25, which is a vast improvement, as we
didn’t particularly care for the lack of a built-in battery.
The Bose QC35 Wireless Noise Canceling
Headphones stand out from other Bose models, despite looking like most of them.
The company’s
ground-breaking ANC technology features wireless Bluetooth, in addition to the
aforementioned rechargeable built-in battery.
Are the QC35 then the greatest travel
headphones out there?
Bose QC35 Review: No More Wires
Connectivity via Bluetooth is lauded
in an era where headphone jacks on mobile phones are in the process of being
phased out. Pairing several devices with Bluetooth couldn’t be easier.
On the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the
adapters connect to traditional types of wired headphones. There are numerous lightning
headphones available but are mainly
developed to utilize Bluetooth. It's the beginning of a large sweep of changes
in premium phones.
With regards to mobility, not only
does it offer headset freedom, which is most beneficial if you’re on a long
flight, but it will also accommodate all smartphone devices, regardless of
whether or not they dole out sockets.
Several people will express sorrow
about the lack of compatibility, but keep in mind that only a handful of
smartphones support it, so it’s understandable why Bose deemed it unnecessary
for its primary target market.
That said, the QC35s have NFC built
into it for simple pairing on supported devices. Additionally, there’s an app for iOS and Android called Bose Connect
that provides the user with better control over each device paired with it.
Bose QC35 Review: Design
In terms of style, the QC35 can match
just about any smartphone, as it comes in both silver and black. Differing from
prior models, the colors are somewhat monotonous. The headband matches the ear
cups for a consistent look. As such, the QC35s are not as gorgeous as similar
headphones made by other brands, but then again, they weren’t developed for
fashion.
As far as comfortability goes, the ear
cups are soft as a pillow. They are made from synthetic leather. The durable
headband has springs that clasp around your ears without constricting them.
Even the noise-cancelling technology
provides comfort - several ANC headphones can produce an earache when worn for
a lengthy duration, which can be inconvenient during a long flight. Bose
QuietComfort models have the ability to cancel out
circulating noise efficiently without any discomfort.
Bose QC35 Review: Powered Listening
There is one downside: you need to
have the ANC switched on for the Bose headphones to work. You won’t be able to
listen to anything without activating it. If your batteries happen to run out,
you won’t be able to use these cans.
Other Bluetooth headphones are
accompanied with cables to let you keep listening when your batteries conk out. The cables will kick in when the ANC
and Bluetooth switch off. The QC35s come with a cable so you can preserve
battery power. However, you won’t be able to listen to anything if there's no
charge. This has never been a problem for us.
In addition to the Bluetooth, the
QC35s feature a rechargeable battery with substantial capacity that lasts for
about 20 hours, including completely flowing ANC and wireless functionality.
We've flown over the Atlantic a couple of
times without requiring a recharge. Keeping in mind the number of modern planes
that offer USB power points, it is unlikely you’ll be left without a charge.
Bose QC35 Review: Audio Quality
Perhaps the most vital feature of the
QC35s is its audio performance.
The ANC utilizes a pair of microphones
to examine and tunes out ambient noise.
The built-in digital equalizer provides smooth and precise audio
representation. We think they are impressively neutral during playback,
particularly since a lot of manufacturers are lenient towards throaty bass.
One could make the argument that the
sound may be too clear, allowing you
to hear feedback on low-quality files. It’s a simple workaround, however. Simply
needs to encode such files at higher bitrates.
They are amazing with speech and video
tracks in movies as well.
Further, Bose has placed significant
emphasis on making sure the audio during
phone calls is flawless. If you have an iOS device, you can also choose to
speak to Siri wirelessly.
Bottom Line
As users of the QC15 for years, we highly-anticipated a Bluetooth edition, and we
were not let down when the QC35 debuted. They are outstanding when it comes to
audio playback and amazing in cancelling
out active noise, both of which can be done without wires.
We welcome the rechargeable battery,
as we no longer have to worry about carrying AAA batteries around just in case.
Let’s end this review by saying that
the Bose QuietComfort 35 are definitely the ones to grab either for traveling, for workouts, or for people who are just looking for the best pair of headphones that features
both wireless and noise canceling, the only thing that could stop you from
buying it is the way that it looks.
Price As Tested : 349.00 $
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