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Bose QuietComfort 35 (2nd gen)Editor's Choice1 / 13
Bose

Bose QuietComfort 35 (2nd gen)

Bose was ahead of the curve with these headphones, but there are newer options nowadays.

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noise cancelling
7.3/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
7.3
0.010.0

At 7.3, its noise cancelling beats 14% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hBelow average
20 h
11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 155 of 239 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
Micro USB
Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Micro usb appears on 9% of the 137 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Bluetooth Version
4.1
5.028%5.326%5.216%4.13%

4.1 appears on 3% of the 146 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Connection Type
Most common
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth43%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 43% of the 238 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Charging Method
Micro USB
Full Charge Minutes
15 min
Battery Life Anc On
20 h
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
4.1
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
Bluetooth Codec
AAC, SBC
Multipoint Devices
2 devices
Headphone Jack
Yes
USB Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
263 g
Color Options
Black, silver
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Water Resistance
No
Material Ear Cups
Synthetic leather
Material Headband
Plastic with padding

Features

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

Microphone

Count
2
Microphone
Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Anc Modes
Off,anc
Frequency Response Signature
Flat
Noise Cancellation Type
Active

Identity

Model Number
852061-0010

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Bose QuietComfort 35 (2nd gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bose QuietComfort 35 (2nd gen): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
209.7
257.8
325.9
405.1
504.4
633.7
803.3
1002.6
1251.8
1600.9
2000.5
2500.0
315-0.6
400-1.1
500-1.1
630-0.7
800-0.1
10000.1
1250-0.7
16001.6
20009.3
250012.9
315013.3
400011.6
50007.5
63006.3
80004.1
100002.9
125002.8
16000-4.3
20000-24.7

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed November 2022
Noise cancelling7.3
Isolation4.5
Battery life9.1
Comfort & fit9.3
Connectivity7.5
Design7.0
The verdict

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II have some of the best noise canceling in the business, and they're regarded as one of the most comfortable headsets around. With a great default frequency response, travel-friendly design, and solid mic system, there's plenty to love about the QC 35 II.

✓What we like
✓Comfortable
✓Wired audio
✓Customizable controls
✓Excellent ANC
✓Reliable connection strength
✕What could be better
✕SBC and AAC only, no aptX
✕No software EQ
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