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 think of a better pair of ANC over-ears.

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

The 700s USP is undoubtedly its new voice pickup system. If you’re someone who makes a lot of calls on-the-go, you won’t find better. Meanwhile the already exceptional noise cancelling tech is even better, and can be tweaked precisely to the user’s taste. Other features, like a band’s worth of voice assistants and the slick touch controls, are also winners. It’s just a shame that the app appears to be temperamental - at least for now - and I can’t shake the feeling that, although the 700s are far from sonic slouches - I’d rather be listening to my music on their obvious rival, the Sony WH-1000XM3. But if call quality and noise cancelling are just as important to you, Bose’s new flagship cans are the new gold standard.

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;

I bought these May 4, they arrived. I took a paid day off to make sure I got the delivery. Easy to pair with my phone, Noise Cancellation is great, the technology is superb. I was frustrated when i could not find a volume button, so i came here today May 5th and I found you can control volume by sliding your finger up or down on the right side headphone cup. AWESOME I felt like Capt Kirk on the Enterprise.I am 38 year user of Bose Products and I have yet to be disappointed I have Soundtouch wave System , a Soundlink Spraker, Over Ear headphones that i will give to my daughter. And i have a Bose Solo 5 soundbar . I love Bose products

SO EASY to use lightweight -.. The only complaint I have is it doesnt cover all of my ears.

After almost two months finally i found the right headphone for myself. Before I bought the bose 700 i had tried the sony xm3 and nuraphone. But i had to return both because a) the earplugs inside nuraphone was hurting my ears b) the sony xm3 couldn’t connect to my iPhone and ipad at the same time...

A well-balanced sound, terrific sound imaging, and effective noise cancellation are only a few of the many things you’ll love about the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.

Well-balanced sound, Great soundstage, Effective ANC, Excellent design and controls, Mic sounds really good, Built-in Alexa, support for voice assistants

Battery life could be better, Software and EQ control is minimal, Not cheap

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;

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.

There’s a reason why audiophiles everywhere love Bose.

Stunning design, Amazing noise cancellation, Choose your own voice assistant, Easy to use app, Powerful soundstage, Incredible battery life, Fantastic microphone, High Bluetooth strength, Multi-device pairing, Durable and lightweight

No APTX codec, No NFC pairing, Expensive

At £350, the Bose NC 700 headphones are more expensive than their immediate rivals and don't best them in terms of performance, either. However, audio quality is still very good, as is noise cancellation, plus they look great and feel comfortable on the head.

Very comfortable to wear; Very good noise cancellation; Easy to use app; Great looks

Not particularly portable; Lean audio character; 20 hours battery life is a bit low