QuietComfort 35 II

"The Bose just sound flat. There's no vibrance to the sound. No depth. No dynamic feeling."

A significant number of users find the sound quality to be a major weakness, describing it as flat, lacking depth, and inferior to competitors.

"Very comfortable. It's in the name for a reason. You'll be hard pressed to find a more comfortable pair of headphones than the QC range by Bose."

The comfort of the QC35 II is almost universally praised, with many users highlighting it as a primary reason for choosing them, even over competitors with better sound.

"I only charge mine once a week or so but I only use them in the evening for a couple hours maybe"

Battery life is mentioned as adequate by some users, but it is not a standout feature.

"The pads wear out quite quickly with heavy use."

While generally considered well-built, some users report issues with earpad durability and occasional creaking, suggesting a decline in quality over time or with heavy use.

"The QC35's mic is garbage."

Call quality is mentioned as being adequate by some, but others find it to be poor, especially in noisy environments, and inferior to newer models.

"Plugged into the cable I found they sounded even worse than on bluetooth."

The lack of modern codecs like Apt-X and the non-standard charging cable are noted as significant drawbacks, though multi-device pairing is seen as a positive.

"Out of the box the QC35II are not even close to neutral frequency response and it changes whether the headphones are turned on or off."

While generally considered good for casual listening and praised for its default frequency response, the sound quality is noted as inconsistent, lacking detail, and not competitive with higher-end or newer models, particularly when ANC is on or when comparing wired vs. wireless performance.

"The Bose QuietComfort 35 II are great over-ear headphones designed to be worn for long periods of time and would be a great pair to use for the daily commute or longer flights."

The comfort of the QC35 II is universally praised, with users highlighting the lightweight design, soft earcups, and overall ergonomic fit suitable for extended wear during flights or daily commutes.

"The Bose QuietComfort 35 II has an official battery life of 20 hours, but it surpassed that in our testing."

The battery life is considered good, consistently meeting or exceeding the advertised 20 hours of playback, making it sufficient for long journeys, though newer models offer longer durations.

"Overall this is a nicely built headphone appropriately to the price."

Users find the build quality to be durable and lightweight, utilizing a mix of plastic and metal that feels sturdy and well-constructed for travel, though some mention wear and tear over extended periods.

"The microphone here is great, easily outperforming the built-in microphones available on most gaming headsets."

The microphone system is generally regarded as solid and clear for calls and voice commands, performing acceptably well in various conditions, though not reaching professional audio quality.

"Unfortunately the Bose QuietComfort 35 sport no aptX codec, but only AAC and SBC."

Connectivity is reliable with stable Bluetooth, and features like Google Assistant integration are appreciated, but the lack of aptX, outdated micro-USB, and inability to disable ANC while on Bluetooth are noted drawbacks.

"The Bose just sound right to me, I like the sound profile, not too bassy but with bass heavy tracks it is definitely there."

The sound quality is generally described as good, neutral, or pleasing for daily use, though some audiophiles note a lack of bass or detail compared to higher-end options.

"Best in the market."

Comfort is overwhelmingly cited as a major strength, with users frequently mentioning the lightweight design, soft padding, and low clamping force, allowing for all-day wear.

"Even being four years old they are on my head all day and never run out of battery... legit 12 hours a day no issue and my pair is 3 years old."

Battery life is consistently reported as very good, with many users noting it lasts for extended periods, often exceeding advertised hours even after years of use.

"Got mine at the thrift for $7 pretty much brand new. Best find ever and they are still bulletproof."

Users frequently comment on the durability and longevity of the headphones, with many reporting they still function well after several years of heavy use and occasional abuse.

"The microphone doesn’t work so well in a loud truck, or with the windows down, but I get by."

While some users find the call quality acceptable or even great, a significant number report issues with the microphone artificially amplifying background noise or not performing well in loud environments.

"I love my Bose QC35! The battery life is amazing and it's so comfy! love that it can connect to two devices at the same time."

The ability to connect to two devices simultaneously is highly praised, but the outdated Micro-USB port and reports of firmware negatively impacting ANC are noted drawbacks.