The Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphone.
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The Bose QuietComfort 35 ||headphone adds a dedicated button for Google Assistant, but it can be programmed for other functions, too. Retains its predecessor's top-of-the-line active-noise canceling, excellent wireless Bluetooth sound and extra-comfortable design. Works in wired mode with included cord if battery dies.
Battery isn't replaceable; same apparent design and performance as previous model.
The bottom line Existing QC 35 owners don't need to upgrade, but the addition of a dedicated Google Assistant button gives the already excellent wireless noise-cancelling headphone an extra bit of personality.
Aside from that new button, nothing else has changed. The QC35 has the same comfy fit, same top-notch noise cancelling, identical controls on the right ear cup -- yes, you can access Siri on iPhones -- and the same battery life at up to 20 hours in wireless mode with noise cancelling on. If the battery runs out, you can still use the headphone in passive mode (it sounds good not great) and you get a cord for plugging in when you need to.
The QC 35 || comes in silver or black.
Not the best sound, but among the best
As I said in my review of the original QC35, this may not be the best-sounding Bluetooth headphone out there, but it's certainly among them. In the past I've compared it to the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless, noting that the Sennhesier sounded slightly better, with a bit tighter bass, slightly better clarity and was overall more natural sounding.
Sony's MDR-1000X, which has now been updated to the WH-1000X M2, may also be slightly ahead on the sound quality front. But how you feel about each headphone will be impacted by the recording quality of the tracks, which means it'll vary depending on the types of music you listen to and where you get it from.
The Bose is good at taking whatever's thrown at it and turning it into smooth, pleasant sound that's generally well-balanced with plenty of punch to the bass. It sounds comparatively excellent for a Bluetooth headphone.
The same, nicely designed carrying case that comes with the original QC35 is included.
I rated the Bose slightly higher than the older Sony (the MDR-1000X) because of other factors beyond the sound. While their noise-cancelling was equally good (yes, Sony has caught up) I thought the Bose was more comfortable and more user friendly. The Sony is loaded with features, perhaps too many. I also thought the Bose worked better as a headset for making calls.
It's worth noting that when used as a headset it muffles wind, crowd noise and other ambient sounds so callers can hear you better -- and vice versa. Another nice feature: While you're using the QC35 II as a headset you can hear your own voice in the headphones as you speak so you won't raise your voice.
The Google Assistant factor
How much of game changer is the direct connection to Google Assistant? After using the headphones for a week, I'm not sure. The new voice-assistant feature is one of those things that some people will appreciate and frequently use but others may never bother with it. It currently does have its quirks and limitations, but like Amazon's Alexa voice-assistant, it's evolving and acquiring new skills and will get better over time.
If you already own a pair of the original QC35s, I don't think it's worth upgrading to this model for the integrated Google Assistant. But what the new feature does do is give an already excellent wireless noise-cancelling headphone a little bit more personality. And despite the fact that the performance and sound hasn't changed, it helps Bose keep pace with Sony's slightly upgraded MDR-1000X M2 and Beats' improved Studio3 Wireless, both of which also cost in same range.
BUY :Bose 35 II Quiet Comfort Wireless Headphone (Silver)
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