Bose Noise Canceling 700 (2019)

Outstanding noise cancellation Terrific design Simple to use

Cost even more than before

The Bose 700 series headphones are a high-quality solution, and the UC dongle makes them even easier to deploy, but it doesn’t make it any cheaper. The Sony WH-1000XM3 still offers much better battery life for significantly less outlay.

Outstanding noise cancelation Fun, lively sound Stunning design

Battery life could be better More expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM3s

These brilliant Bose headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation and sound great, but they don't quite beat the Sony WH-1000XM3's in terms of battery life and price. Still, you can't go wrong with this fantastic pair of over-ear headphones.

Sleek, attractive design Advanced noise-canceling tech Balanced sound

Pricey Light build can feel cheap

Although it’s too early to say definitively, these advanced headphones from Bose could eclipse its QuietComfort range, and perhaps even take the top spot of best noise-canceling headphones from Sony.

Next-gen noise-cancellation ; Comfortable and stylish ; Crystal-clear, upfront sound ; Intuitive touch controls

Lack class-leading insight ; Rivals have better battery life ; Expensive

Impressive noise-cancelling and design, but imperfect sound quality doesn’t justify the significant outlay

Incredible multi-level noise-cancelling technology ; Touch controls on right earcup are a cinch to use ; Powerful sound quality and impactful low-end ; Comfortable design - even for long periods of wear

Non-folding design may put some off ; No equaliser (EQ) within the app ; There's now a lot of competition - such as the Sony WH-1000M3 ; The name is a bit excessive

Bose is boss when it comes to noise-cancelling headphones and the 700 is proof of that. With a much higher degree of build quality, comfort and ANC adjustment compared to the QC35 II model, along with impressive sound and battery life, we struggle to...

Great new design ; Noise cancelling is as brilliant as ever, and now fully customisable ; Peerless voice pickup ; Excellent voice assistant support ; Let you pair two devices simultaneously

Not quite as comfortable as the QC35 IIs ; Buggy app ; Sony’s WH-1000XM3 are cheaper and sound better

There are superior sounding headphones out there, but as an all-rounder the 700s are hard to beat

brilliant user-adjustable noise cancelling, best-in-class ambient sound, best-in-class voice calling, great sound, excellent controls, good battery life, multi-point connectivity, comfortable, USB-C, enhanced Google Assistant support

expensive, no aptX etc, bugs with PC connectivity, don’t fold

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 mark a shift for the company, attempting to diverge from a perception of being bought by business travellers towards a design-led luxury offering with a £350 price tag to match.