I am a Mortgage Broker with the need to take calls of "phone-like" quality and I operate in an office enviroment with a bunch of other Brokers all speaking to their clients. So, 2 requirements - Make it sound like I am the only one in the room and allow me to focus on call. Bose delivers this with the 700. These headphones have Bluetooth paring that allow me to switch between my phone and my computer with ease. Phone conversations on my PC through Skype works perfectly and has virtually no background noise. The App is evolving and moving forward it will become the glue that controls all Bose devices going forward. Its worth the investment.

Bose is no longer at the top of the noise cancelling headphone race, but the 700 is an excellent option with powerful ANC. However, Sony’s WH-1000XM3 has better overall audio, and arguably better noise cancellation -- all for $100 less. The 700 isn’t the best, but it’s still really damn good.

Outstanding noise cancellation; Better design than previous Bose models; Touch controls are easy to use; Super comfy; Impressive voice clarity in noisy places

Treble can be harsh at times; No EQ adjustment in the app; More expensive than some of the competition; Bose AR isn’t a compelling feature just yet

Bose's top-of-the-line noise-canceling headphones are excellent, but their unique features might not be worth an extra $50 to you.

Sleek design and easy to use ; Top notch sound quality with excellent ; controllable noise cancellation ; Makes phone calls in noisy environments much easier to take

The price could be a turn-off

Bose ups the noise-cancellation ante here, turning public spaces into private dens for quiet two-way communiques with friends, family, and your...

Active and passive noise cancellation enhances both musical experiences and phone calls; Refined product design delivers elevated comfort; You can...

Operating system is working through some growing pains; Noise-cancelling circuitry still doesn’t cover every situation; Expensive

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

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

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

While not a quantum leap forward over the QC35 IIs, the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offers slightly better noise canceling, sound and call quality.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are very comfortable, have excellent noise canceling and work really well as a headset for making calls; They sound better than the Quiet Comfort 35 II, are loaded with features, including the option for hands-free Alexa and Bose AR.

$50 to $100 more than their closest competitors; QuietComfort 35 II is slightly more comfortable; battery life isn't as good as the of some competitors; the accompanying mobile app isn't fully baked.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, the long-awaited successor to its QuietComfort 35 II models, have a lot to live up to. The QuietComfort series is almost 20 years old and is essentially the gold standard for active noise-canceling headphones, beloved by airline travelers and open-office residents the world over for their ability to block out a good chunk of external distractions. Simply put, the QC35s are a hard act to follow, and some people aren't going to like all the changes that Bose has made in creating this new successor headphone.

While not a quantum leap forward over the QC35 IIs, the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offers slightly better noise canceling, sound and call quality.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are very comfortable, have excellent noise canceling and work really well as a headset for making calls. They sound better than the Quiet Comfort 35 II, are loaded with features, including the option for hands-free Alexa and Bose AR. Noise-canceling levels are adjustable, they work without power; USB-C charging; transparency mode.

$50 to $100 more than their closest competitors; QuietComfort 35 II is slightly more comfortable; battery life isn't as good as the of some competitors; the accompanying mobile app isn't fully baked.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are comfortable, well-built noise cancelling over-ears. They have a more futuristic design tha...

There’s no question that the 700 is the more skilled headphone of the two models. Cleaner and better balanced with a more natural sound overall, the 700 is hard to beat. It’s also a more versatile choice for folks who listen across a variety of genres.

Terrific noise-canceling; super comfortable

Uninspired sound quality