Review on Black Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Alexa Voice Control and Noise-Cancelling Technology by Riko Doi ᠌

Psychologically, the purchase was not very easy, because they cost like a good smartphone, but the headphones worked 100%, I did not regret the purchase for a second. Has some pros I switched to this model from Beats Solo 3. Before buying, I listened to almost all current models with noise reduction, the choice was between Bose and Sony 1000x of the second version. So the benefits: 1. Sound. At Bose, it is more balanced, high frequencies are better revealed and low frequencies are less lifted. I won’t paint for a long time - I advise you to listen in person in stores. 2. Simultaneous connection to 2 devices. No need to switch between devices. My scenario is always connected to an iPhone, plus: at work - a laptop, at home - a stationary PC. The connection takes a couple of seconds, to the iPhone even faster than the Beats with the proprietary W1 chip, which was a pleasant surprise. 3. Noise reduction. Actually for this purpose the headphones were bought. I managed to check it in 4 flights and in the subway, they worked perfectly everywhere. Overhead headphones without noise reduction, after all, are not intended for the subway. 4. A good case - it is compact, made of solid material, the headphones fold into it easily, the tag shows how to fold it correctly. However, for a silver model, they could have put a corresponding cover, and not black. 5. Management. Ideal. The power lever is very convenient, they turn on instantly, much more convenient than buttons, because. it doesn't need to be held. Switching the volume and the central key have a clear and quiet click, groped with your thumb instantly. Sony did not like the touch control at all - it works with a slight delay, and is not always accurate - in an hour of testing it was not possible to learn how to use it without flaws. 6. Comfort. Very comfortable, ears and head do not get tired, no matter how much they wear on the head - my record is 10 hours when flying, and daily 6-7 hours at work. Other models do not have this convenience, this was the decisive factor. 7. Design. They look minimalist, the bowls are made of metal, no imitation of materials, like pseudo-leather from competitors. On the head of the softest Alcantara, because of which they are comfortable to wear. Beats had rubber there, believe me, this is heaven and earth. Different cons: The existing shortcomings are not so significant, but still. 1. Claimed operating time - 20 hours. This is not bad, but competitors, the same Sony 1000x, have 30 hours. In fact, they work around 22-23 hours. Would like a little more. The headphones also show the percentage of charge only a multiple of 10 - 100%, 90%, etc. which is not very informative. There is no place left in the merits, but the charging speed is very fast. 2. Voice assistant. Headphones, when turned on, will report the percentage of charge and the names of connected devices. It seems to be a good feature, but . all this is voiced by some kind of voice synthesizer, it sounds terrible and unnatural. Moreover, in the 2022 version there are generally several voices, one of them is like that of a retired robot. You just need to turn off this option once and never think about it again, although the idea was not bad. 3. Branded application - just an extra icon on the phone screen. Of the functions, you can change the name of the headphones, switch the noise reduction mode (duplicated by a physical button), view the battery charge (in iOs it is displayed in the status bar, and again you can add it to the widget). There is not a single useful function, such as an equalizer setting. Yes, and it does not open very quickly, it's easier to connect via bluetooth settings. 4. The bundled USB cable is the cheapest version of the cable for OEM manufacturers, with sticker cutouts left blank. An analogue of a cable from a store is all for 40, this penny savings are not very clear. I am attaching a photo. 5. At work, sometimes I sit with one ear open to communicate with colleagues. Due to this location on the head and the resulting bend, the bowl rubs against the holder. There are some minor scratches (pictured). Not critical, and they are not visible during normal use, but still. 6. The effect of noise reduction. At first, it will be unusual for the ears, the effect of a slight stuffiness in the ear, as if you are under water for a long time, or fly in an airplane. Passes for 3-4 days. 7. Probably the price, but again, competitors are hard to find for a similar price.