Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, Black

I was browsing the internet for good headphones (my previous headphones being the boy QC35 II's), so the obvious good headphones that I would have to choose between were:1. Sony WH-1000XM32. Bose QC35 II3. Bose NC 700Battery life:I did some research and found that the battery life from the Sony's were 30hrs compared to the 20hrs on the Bose, (to be honest though, that wasn't really a dealbreaker as realistically there won't be a situation were I will be using the headphones for 30hrs straight without having the opportunity to charge it beforehand).comfort: (no question)1. Bose QC35 II's (just unrivalled, can't even feel it)2. Bose NC 700 (clamping force uncomfortable in the beginning, however after wearing for 5 hours, maybe even more comfortable or just as comfortable as QC 35II's)3. Sony WH-1000XM3 (In my opinion, cramped, ears touch the inside of the headphones, Bose really just are the best)Looks:1. Bose NC 700 (sleek, futuristic, seamless)2. Sony WH-1000XM3 (pretty good looking)3. Bose QC35 II (just s a bit of an outdated look)features: (Bose VS Sony)Bose:- can connect up to 2 devices at once (EXTREMELY helpful)- Matches Sony's conversation mode- Matches Sony's touch gestures- App really does work well for me (IDK why people says it doesn't work, it works perfectly for me)- More noise cancelling levels- Tells you actual battery life time left improvement from QC35 II- AI thing that helps noise cancellation- CALL QUALITY! mics (best in any headphone)- Case compartment for wires and cables (huge+ and improvement from QC35 II)Sony:- Better app, configure sound- Conversation mode without buttons- touch gesturesSound:1. Sony (just can't beat the bass)2. Bose NC 700's (actually a noticeable sound improvement from QC35 II)3. Bose QC35 II (still pretty good though)Price:1. Sony (£267.10) (great value)2. Bose NC 700 (£349) (kinda expensive and overpriced considering lack of improvement (although not bad))3. Bose QC35 II (£259) (OG pretty good)Conclusion:Now, you are probably trying to decide what to get and don't want to make a wrong decision (now don't worry if you don't like it. You can return it within 30 days of purchase because amazon is reliable and great with customer service.I am personally sticking to my Bose NC 700, as comfort is extremely important, but so are the new features from the new Bose. It looks great and the sound quality is great. I will always also be loyal to Bose, as they are my all time favourite headphone company.But if you are on a budget, and still want great headphones then the obvious choice would be the Sony WH-1000XM3.Edit: after using this for a bit, I am deciding to return this item for a number fo reasons.1. the app doesn't connect well2. It's a massive pain to retract and extend the headphone length every time you pack it!3. you have to be really careful with it when putting it in your bag etc. (looks as if it would scratch easily)

I own the Sony XM3 and have tried the XM4 so I can compare to these.Connections: Headphones can connect to 2 device at the same time, I find this great as the Sony WH 1000 XM3 couldn't do this. The Sony is a bit more difficult to connect to things in general. Bose 700 connects to Windows PC, Firestick and Android automatically. I always had to manually connect Sony each time on Firestick.Look and Feel: They are slicker than Sony, feel lighter to wear and your ears do not sweat like they do on the Sony. I find them comfortable and I use them for long periods in all inside conditions.Sound: I like the sound better, less bass as has been mentioned. But it worth saying that the Sony has more bass, this bass is not fine tuned in any way. It is loose and gets too much at times. The Bose have an amazing clarity about them.Touch control and buttons: Very responsive and easy to use, took a bit to get used to it. But overall it works better than Sony which can be hit or miss at times. Buttons are instant when you touch them, on Sony to turn on device you have to hold the 'On' for a few sec to turn them on. I prefer the BoseANC: Very little between them, I can't say which is ultimately better. In certain circumstances each one works a touch better than the other. I have owned 3 pairs of the Sony and when you don't play music you can hear a bit of white noise. On certain Sony's this could be a big problem as they used faulty electret microphone capsules that typically crackled when moisture got near them from ear sweat. (yes, I know). The Bose 700 is totally silent so far with no music playing.Battery Life: Sony claim better battery life and it probably is. But I don't really notice that. I tend to be charging a couple of times a week which was about the same I did with Sony.App: Its a pile of rubbish, serves no really purpose. If your going to do an app then it should be worth using and have a few bells and whistles. I simply set up the headphones and can't really see myself needing the app again other than to apply an update or something like that.In general, I find them easier to use, less hassle connecting with great clarity for sound and with hiss free noise cancelling.I got them cheap at £167 so for that they are well worth it.