Bose QuietComfort QuietComfort 35 II

★★★★★ 4.7 (68,033)

Three levels of adjustable active noise cancellation and a 20-hour battery provide all-day ambient silencing. Bose AR enables audio-only augmented reality experiences, while Alexa integration adds hands-free voice control. This headphone is best for frequent travelers and open-office workers needing to quickly toggle between isolation and environmental awareness.

form factor over-ear
impedance ohms 8
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 20
Bose QuietComfort QuietComfort 35 II headphones
55 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong mic (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong anc (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average sound (18th percentile)
  • Below average battery (23th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (28th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
78/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 20 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 4.3★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 2.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '26: 3.8★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.7★ · 3 reviews11114111123443Q1 '18Q2 '20Q4 '21Q2 '23Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 28 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 78.3
Mic 78.5
Build 95.9
Sound 17.5
Battery 22.7
Comfort 28.4
User Sentiment 36
Connectivity 64.7
Social Proof 97.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs

Audio

Impedance 8
Codecs Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling, with Alexa voice control – Triple Midnight (Renewed)

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type Three levels of world-class noise cancellation

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Cable Length 1.2

Battery

Battery Life 20
Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 2
NC Mic Yes
Boom Mic No

Features

Voice Assistant Alexa
Touch Controls No
App Bose Connect
Water Resistance IPX4

vs Competition

Spec Bose QuietComfort QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT JBL Live 770NC TOZO HT3 HT3
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type - dynamic dynamic Dynamic Dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 30 40 42 40 40
Impedance Ohms 8 48 - 60 32 16
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.3 6.0
Battery Life Hours 20 30 30 60 65 90
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Bose QuietComfort QuietComfort 35 II 78.378.595.917.522.728.43664.797.5
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare 97.591.392.490.172.279.3099.783.1
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare 97.599.495.999.472.250.287.197.497.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.585.177.297.68979.3098.959.5
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.597.284.891.550.270.199.991.5
TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare 87.385.195.998.996.950.296.296.691.5

Usage Scores

Work (45.4)Calls (51.7)Music (34.4)Overall (54.6)Budget (55.1)Gaming (44.3)Studio (31.7)Commute (44.8)

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