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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling for use in noisy environments like air travel, and want wireless connectivity with a built-in microphone for clear calls, the Bose 700 headphones are suitable despite their higher price. However, if you desire a more natural and open soundstage for your listening experience, and don't need wireless functionality or a microphone, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones provide excellent sound quality for music and TV, at a more affordable cost. The open-back design of the Fidelio ensures a wider soundstage, but it means they won’t isolate noise as effectively as the Bose 700 and might leak sound, making them less ideal for use in public places. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.5
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Bose 700 is good.
Gaming
5.3
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
5.0
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$148
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The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Bose 700 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose 700 and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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.
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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