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Bose QuietComfort 35 (1st gen)
Bose

Bose QuietComfort 35 (1st gen)

Current price · Amazon US
$92.25
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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hBelow average
20 h
11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
Micro USB
Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Micro usb appears on 10% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version
4.1
5.326%520%5.218%4.13%

4.1 appears on 3% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Weight
235.3 gBelow average
235.3 g
132 g420 g

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Charging Method
Micro USB
Full Charge Minutes
135 min
Battery
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
4.1
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
USB Charging
No

Design

Weight
235.3 g
Color Options
Black, silver
Foldable
Yes

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Auto Pause
No
Voice Assistant Support
Google Assistant only

Microphone

Count
2
Microphone
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Passive noise isolation

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Impedance
32 Ω
Noise Cancellation Type
Active

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.6/ 10
Highly recommended
AM
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed June 2016
Battery life8.7
Build quality8.8
Design9.3
Portability8.2
Value7.3
The verdict

Bose products are so hard to hate. These are a really good pair of headphones. With the exception of one or two tweaks to the sound, they're basically perfect. However, it's still hard to justify the $350 price tag. The QC35 is super comfortable and has great ANC, but you can find headphones that are literally a third of the price with 80% of the functionality. If you like Bose products, chances are you'll like these too.

✓What we like
✓Very comfortable to wear with light feel and excellent headband padding
✓Excellent noise cancellation that effectively removes outside noise
✓Strong and reliable Bluetooth connection within standard range
✓Generous 20-hour battery life with wireless ANC enabled, 40 hours wired
✓Replacement ear pads available for maintenance
✓Low latency for video and gaming applications
✕What could be better
✕Sound quality is only okay, not ideal for audiophiles
✕Weak bass response with odd rattle at maximum volume with bass-heavy tracks
✕Average battery life compared to some competitors
✕Micro USB charging port (older standard)
✕Does not support aptX or LDAC codecs
✕High price point at $350 with limited functionality relative to cost
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