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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose 700 offers a premium listening experience with better overall sound quality, noise isolation due to active noise cancelling, and is more comfortable for extended use, making it well-suited for work calls and air travel. However, it is more expensive and may not be the best for exercise due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, though less expensive, provide a unique open-ear design that is safer for outdoor exercise as it allows you to hear your surroundings, and they are sweatproof, making them a better choice for active users, but they offer lower sound quality and less noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
4.8
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
6.5
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
5.1
The Bose 700 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for TV and video, though the Bose 700 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$36
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Bose 700 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
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How the Bose 700 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | Unknown | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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Sound Guys
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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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