Bose entered into wireless headphones with the Bose QuietComfort 35 in 2016. At that time, it was one of the best selling headphones on the market. One year after its launch, it has been updated and the Bose QuietComfort is born.
The QuietComfort was tweaked a little bit and added with elements like the Google Assistant to compete head to head with the Sony WH-1000XM2 and B&W PX. A button to the left is added to connect directly to Google Assistant without having to touch your phone or yelling ‘OK Google’. The headphone is available in two colors – black and silver.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II can brag about being the first headphone to come with Google Assistant compatibility. With the success of the Bose QuietComfort 35 II we can expect other headphone manufacturers to integrate their headphones with Assistant.
While the addition of Assistant is a wonderful thing, the headphone lacks essential features like the play, pause and mute.
The integration of Google Assistant which is the selling point of the headphone performs well even in a noisy place like the crowded train or coffee shop.
Before switching on the headphone for the first time, you will be prompted to download the Bose app in your mobile phone as it is essential for many features of the headphone. You can ask the assistant to read the notifications or add a reminder. One minor drawback is that the headphone pauses automatically when you take off the headphone.
Noise cancellation is Bose’s forte and the job is done excellently in the Bose QuietComfort as well. A bit of pressure is felt when turning on the noise cancellation but that is fine. The sound quality of the headphone is great but not the best.
The Battery life is excellent lasting upto 20 hours with noise cancellation turned ON. The battery is however not removable. So you need to carry a micro USB cable for charging if you want to extend the battery life. You can also use the headphone in wired mode. The headphone uses a 2.5mm cable instead of a 3.5 mm jack which is quite depressing.
For:
• Noise cancellation
• Integration of Google Assistant
• Build
• Long battery life
Against:
• No play/pause option
• Plain design
• Not the best sound quality
• Expensive
