I am thoroughly impressed so far. Packaging is simplistic and straight to the point with two peel back tabs that let you inside. From there, you will see the NCH 700's case which was smaller than I thought because they don't fold up like the QC35II's. The case fits in my work bag just fine. However, I do have say it's not as small overall as the QC35II's case. The NCH 700 case has a little magnetic flap inside that stores the audio and USB-C cable. No airplane adapter. Thank you Bose for going USB-C with the NCH 700's. What's left is manuals and warranty cards. The feel of the NCH 700's is nice. It's a streamlined design that grew on me and looks very modern. Weight is slightly more than the QC35II's. Build quality is significantly superior with more metals being used and most importantly, the comfort is similar. I would maybe give the slight edge to the QC35II in comfort due to the lower weight, but the NCH 700's is still a very comfortable headphone. The headband adjustment is smooth and should accommodate a wide variety of head sizes just fine. Ear-cup openings is similar to the QC35II with the left and right labels inside the ear cups for easy notation on how to put the headphones on. Controls are great and I can say the touch controls are very responsive and intuitive. Swipe up for volume increase. Swipe down for volume decrease. Swipe forward for the next track. Swipe backward for the previous track. Double tap to play and pause. Tap once to accept and incoming call. Tap and hold to reject the call. Tap and hold to go to a shortcut predefined in the app. The current shortcut available was to have the voice prompt alert you of the current battery life in which she tells you the estimated time until the battery is dead. There's 3 dedicated buttons on the NCH 700's. The two on the right is responsible for Power on/Bluetooth pairing and voice assistance/mute mic. The one on the left is to cycle between the 3 preset noice cancelling modes defined with the app. The right earpiece houses the USB-C port and the left earpiece houses the audio input port. The app provides a lot of functionality control. You can on the fly scroll though the noise cancelling/ambient modes from 0-10. 0 being like having no headphones on at all and 10 being in your own little acoustical chamber. You can launch Bose AR apps and experience augmented reality with he NCH 700's. Pretty cool. You can select the sources that are connected and add a new source or remove an existing source. The NCH 700 can connect to up to 2 devices at once. You can set your voice assistant between Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. You can set how much of your voice is heard during phone calls or voice assistant interaction. If you're familiar with the QC35II's Bose Connect app, it's pretty much similar settings you can control. Sound on the NCH 700's is clean, open and balanced. No frequency really stands out so you get an accurate representation of your music. I would say they sound similar to the QC35II but with a tighter bass. The Sony WH1000Xm3 has this false stigma that they sound superior to the QC35II but that's because the Sony's accentuate the bass frequencies which to the untrained ear is more exciting and pleasing. This is not a better sound, it's a different sound that is not accurate to the source material. The Bose sounds more accurate, more like being in the studio. A flat sound will not sound exciting to everyone especially those with untrained ears. Sound is subjective overall so you can't go wrong with what you enjoy listening to. I really enjoy the NCH 700's sound. It's a smooth and clear sound that plays well with all genres. If you want a lot of bass, look elsewhere towards the Sony's. Noise cancelling is insanely good on the NCH 700's. Probably the best I've experience, but honestly, the Sony WH1000Xm3 set the bar so high in terms of noise cancellation that the NCH 700 doesn't really wow me. I think they are about as equally good, but the NCH 700 takes the cake because I don't get those distortion artifacts when the ANC pressure within the ear cups is disrupted from sudden vibrations to the headphones that plagues the Sony WH1000XM3. For example this is caused by being on a bus while on a bumpy road or running with your headphones on. The ambient mode is very natural feeling on the NCH 700 and it's great being able to have awareness while listening to audio in situations where you don't want to blocked completely from the world. Wish it had the Sony's right hand palm over the ear cup feature where it seamlessly kicks in ambient sound and lowers the music volume so you can quickly hear someone or something and then once your hand leaves the right ear cup, everything reverts back to normal. The mains reason the new NCH 700's are the new ANC headphone kings is the voice mic quality on calls and interacting with your voice assistant. It's amazing how clear your voice is projected onto the other line while using the NCH 700. These are killer for conference calls even if you dare take them in the middle of Times Square, NYC. Overall, the NCH 700 is a welcome evolution to the Bose headphone line up and I'm sure these will win the hearts of many. Highly recommended!

I recently acquired the Bose Headphones 700 in the stunning Luxe Silver finish, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. These headphones offer an exceptional blend of style, comfort, and performance that truly sets them apart. The Luxe Silver design exudes sophistication and elegance. It's a refreshing departure from the standard headphone aesthetics, adding a touch of modernity to my audio setup. Not only do these headphones sound great, but they also look fantastic while doing so. Speaking of sound, Bose's commitment to audio quality shines through in the 700 model. The noise-canceling technology is truly remarkable, effortlessly blocking out ambient noise and allowing me to immerse myself fully in my music or podcasts. The audio clarity is superb, with each note and beat coming through crisp and clear. Whether I'm enjoying my favorite tracks or diving into an audiobook, the experience is nothing short of immersive. Comfort is paramount for extended listening sessions, and the Bose 700 doesn't disappoint. The plush ear cushions and the adjustable headband create a perfect fit that feels snug without causing discomfort. Even during lengthy flights or marathon music sessions, I hardly notice I'm wearing them. The user-friendly touch controls on the ear cups add a layer of convenience that I've come to appreciate. Adjusting volume, skipping tracks, and answering calls is a breeze, and it all adds up to a seamless user experience. In conclusion, the Bose Headphones 700 in Luxe Silver are a testament to Bose's dedication to quality and innovation. These headphones don't just deliver on performance and comfort; they make a statement with their design as well. If you're in the market for premium over-the-ear headphones that deliver on all fronts, the Bose 700 should be right at the top of your list.

Design/build: The design is polarizing with a minimalist and modern look. The earcups are plastic with synthetic leather earpads. Headband is steel with silicone padding and silicone covering the top. Some minor marring/scratches do occur at the adjustment point of the headband and earcups. Comfort: The padding on the earcups and headband provide ample cushioning without getting too hot. The clamping force on the headband is stronger. You will also notice the added weight compared to the QC35II. ANC: I find that the ANC is really good but I don't find it any better the WH-1000XM3 or the QC35II. I do like that you adjust the ANC level from 0-10 (hear through-max). I also did not observe white noise or cabin pressure. ANC performance did well in windy environments. Sound: It sounds the same as the QC35II. The sound is clear but lacks detail, dynamic range is reduced as you increase volume, soundstage lacks depth. There is a delay between the video and sound, but not too noticeable. Headphone use SBC and AAC audio codecs, no Hi-res codecs such as LDAC or APTX HD Controls: I do like that they separated the ANC and assistant buttons. Touch controls on right earcup work well however I feel that the touch area is too small and that the headband interferes with its function. Mic/calls: Great improvement in the sound quality. One of the best headphones for making calls. Connection: No Bluetooth issues when connected with PC and Android phone. Did not observe stutters while playing music or video. You can connect two devices at the same time. App: New Bose app for controlling ANC levels, updating firmware or as a controller for your media. Currently you cannot control your EQ with app. You do need a Bose account to utilize. Recommendation: Overall the headphones provide great features and convenience. It works well as an ANC headphones and is excellent for making calls. If you are looking for something with better sound, it's not there. At $400, I cannot recommend these when there are other competing headphones that provide the same or better performance at a lower price.

I initially went to Best Buy about a month ago to buy the Sony 1000 MX3 noise canceling headphones that were on sale. I had heard about the Bose 700s and knew they would be coming out at the end of June, but didn’t expect Best Buy to have demo units in store when I went. Having a chance to handle and listen to both pair I was sold on the Bose. I loved the look and feel of the 700s compared to its competitors and the QC35s, the aluminum head band just gives it a higher quality feel in my opinion. The MX3s had taken the crown as the best noise canceling headphones from the QC35s ( at least according to all the reviews of them) but with the 700s, Bose have regained that crown! With Bluetooth 5.0 you can have them connected to two devices at once, so you can be watching a movie on your iPad and when a call comes in on your phone the video will pause and the call from your phone will come thru. And watching videos using these there’s no latency issues with audio and video being out of sync. If I have one knock, it would be the app, it could use more features such as EQ controls. Also when I turn the headphones off they won’t reconnect with the app unless I delete them and reconnect them, I can still use them with my device but I don’t have any of the app controls. I’m sure Bose will remedy this with an update to the app. While competition is hot in this market right now, the Bose 700 are the new king at this point!

I was bouncing between the Sony WF-1000XM3 and Bose ANC headphones. The Sony’s definitely have more bass versus the Bose ANC between the 2 were almost the same (especially when while listening to music which it was designed for). Features I like the most: 1. Mic noise cancellation. I ride the train everyday and compared the NC on the iPhone XS versus the Bose. While both filtered out the trains basic noise, the one thing IPhone didn’t do well was the voice over the intercom from the train conductor. Person on the other end said it was loud, while with the Bose it reduced the conductors voice (could still hear it, but wasn’t super loud). 2. More neutral sound. Features I dislike 1. Build feels cheaper than the Sony’s 2. High price 3. I’m bald so it appears to be lacking cushion for the headband versus the Sony’s. But, I’m a Bose fanboy so.... But, I am pre-ordering the Sony WF-1000XM3’s for the gym, walking, etc.