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Updated January 10, 2024·
For an immersive listening experience with superior noise cancellation and a built-in microphone that’s excellent for calls, the Bose 700 over-ear headphones are ideal. They are best suited for a sedentary lifestyle given their larger size. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer excellent noise cancellation as well, with the convenience of a smaller, more portable form that's better suited for exercising and being out and about. Although both have good sound quality, the headphones provide a more encompassing soundstage. Decide based on whether portability and convenience (earbuds) or better sound quality and comfort for extended use (headphones) are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
5.1
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.0
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
6.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.4
The Bose 700 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both good for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Bose 700 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose 700 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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