The call quality difference makes much more sense in noisy environments. The nc 700 does a great job of canceling background noise while maintaining voice clarity.
It definitely does, especially because my wife and I are sharing the office right now. I do feel like the sound quality sounds a bit like I’m under water with the NC 700, but I’ll take that if it means it cancels out more background noise.
A good review. I liked it for the main reason that you focused on real life exp and issues than just the specs and features. Another reason is that i wanted to buy one mainly for my office calls and based on your exp i think Bose makes sense over Sony...even the new 1000XM4. Appreciate your effort into this. Cheers !!
I'm glad you got something out of it! I'm really trying to make my videos less about specs and more about how I use the product and my real life experiences, so I appreciate that it's coming across that way! Appreciate the feedback! 🙏🏽
A very genuine review and not biased at all. I hope you have read the reviews of XM4s and found that their mic still cannot beat Bose 700. I had been following 30 videos since a month after using qc35ii and found that 700 is much better in overall experience. Obviously people like us will expect all complete feature when buying a costly headphones and hence I feel 700 is best. Keep it up. Your next video should be on what you buy and prefer to tell the world rather than people asking and hence indulge into making marketing biased video. Honesty is best policy. Always!
Thanks and I agree! I try to be as honest and transparent about reviews so I appreciate the comment. My next video on this will be a longer term review and what my experience has been like. I’ve seen great reviews on the XM4s but for me, mic quality was the deal breaker that made me keep by 700s. The 700 are a great set of headphones, but I’ve had some hiccups with them. While they might not be dealbreakers for some, I still want to be sure people are informed before making a purchase, especially an expensive one like this. To me, videos like these are a lot more valuable than listing the specs and talking about how great things are based on specs alone. Thanks again for the feedback! Appreciate the support!
Appreciate your effort in making the video! I love how detailed you described your user experience in more of a discussion manner! I was torn between the NC700s and the XM3s before, and I felt both of those headphones were just a bit shy from the right mark for me after trying them both for months xD. In the case of the NC700s, they have awesome ANC, but the deal breaker for me is their noise isolation when the ANC is off is almost nonexistent. They don't give me a sense of coziness I expect from a pair of over-ear headphones (before I turn the ANC on) which is so weird. The XM3s, on the other hand, are the older headphones and I can feel it, the soundstage is a bit centered for me, and the clarity isn't as clear as on the h.ear on 3's for me. Now the XM4s are out, and I have tried them out in store. They sound fantastic when connected to a Sony media player -- using LDAC. I guess I may have found my new pair of headphones... I's been a lengthy wait though. Thanks again for the video!
just installed mine, not a single problem outside the minor annoyances that you diligently list. my AirPods pros just got thrown in the drawer until i go for a run with dogs or something like that. Love the 700s!
I have the 700s and the Bose Music app. Once I paired both my windows laptop and my Android phone paired (via the method in the manual to pair multiple devices). I can switch between the two by pausing the audio /video on the one device and then starting it i on the other. It seamlessly switches over. I might also add that when I turn my headphones on it will announce that it has connected to both devices by name. As long as it has connected to both devices it will seamlessly switch.
I like these reviews that are more of the user's experience of using them for some time and not just a spec sheet readout. Not everyone talks about these usage issues which can lead to frustration. Thanks.
I watched these after ordering mine and was a bit bummed out but as soon as I put the new firmware on it was fine. It works absolutely seamlessly between my Windows laptop and Samsung s10 phone. I can be playing music on my laptop, press play on a UA-cam vid on my phone and it'll instantly transfer across. As soon as I stop the video on my phone it'll go straight back to the laptop music. Maybe there's a new firmware since you made this video?
@@darrolhargreaves6828 This is good to know that they've worked on it. How does it work when you are on a call on the laptop but on mute and suddenly the phone rings? Does it switch to the phone or does it know you are already on a call and will remain connected to the laptop?
@@itschrishuerta you're welcome bro. I have a channel of my own as well (HisWillHisTruthHisPromise) so I'm just giving respects where it's due. It's obvious that you were a bit nervous though lol, no need to be, just go with the flow. Trust me the content was very good. Peace ✌
Thanks for the tip. But I still think It is a bit more cumbersome than the QC35 I have on which it quite simple to switch between the two (or connect to a third device disconnecting from the first/second). It just cycles through the paired devices. Since you have the 700, I'd like to know if the voice assistant can be turned off as in I don't want Alexa (default installed in the firmware) to listen to me. In the Bose app, I see that you can 'choose' a VA but doesn't have an option to not use either (like in QC 45/35 II).
Thanks for the review. I am in the market for the 700s or the xm4 or 5. I enjoyed the rant part as it brought out several daily use quirks that I have not seen on any other review. So good information. I'm in no rush (2022 some time)
Seems like some of the issues you faced with multi device connections have been fixed!? I got these Headphones since about one month and I never had any issues. My devices (notebook and phon) connect immediately when I turn the headphones on and when I start playback on any device it works, if I get a call or start playing something on the other device the headphones pause the other source and swich to the new one seemless. The only thing that happens from time to time is that I get disconnected from the notebook when I walk away too far (by far I mean REALLY FAR because the range is incredible!) and they don't reconnect automatically, then I have to go to BT devices on the notebook and just click connect again and it works again. I never had to change devices manually or something like that...
Ever since your comment I have noticed that the device switching has gotten better. I think there was a firmware update that fixed the issues I was facing. I'll be sure to include this in an updated video.
*) When you power them to recharge they shoutdown/poweroff itself. You cannot charge and use them. *) Sometimes second device must be connected from it but two device can work without problem.
Really good insights. Was sold with the features, even with the higher price. But then when I read the comments about the practical use/real experiences, maybe it won’t be the best for me budget wise. The soapstone color looked so good that I considered buying it on that alone. Your review might have changed my mind. Thank you for this video!
Great information. I just got a pair of these. On Sept. 9 2020, I saw they had updated the Bose Music App (the one you complain about at 11:09) and so I reinstalled the app on my phone. Now I can switch between my Macbook Pro laptop and my iPhone 6s without having to turn off the headphones and turn them on again. I do have to re-connect via the bluetooth icon on my Macbook Pro, though. Hope this helps!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing that. I checked the App Store and it’s still showing the latest version is from last month ago but I’ll keep an eye on it. Anything to avoid turning them off/on again! 😂
Watching this 1 year later, the switch now works well. Just play on the other device. Or even if you play audio on both devices you just need to pause the video where it's making the sound and it will immediately switch over.
As some others have said, this was really refreshing and highlighted some great points. Chris if you had time could you do a side by side comparison of the QC35 and the 700s. What you like and dislike about the two. Chrers!
honestly if u really care about mic quality in conference calls get a dedicated mic. A cheap(30-50$) USB mic sounds leaps better than whats on any of those headphones. If your gonna be on a lot of calls at home its definetly worth the investment. If you're looking for a cheap one, Fifine makes a really nice one for $35 US.
Hey dude, So I am really deliberating between the XM4s and these. An issue with the XM3s for me was that my ears would touch they inside foam, which would cause a lot of pain to my ear. Do you think these headphones have that issue/will have enough room for my ears?
thinking about returning bose 700 due to the randomly occuring stuttering/cracking sound when connecting two devices. repairing bluetooth or restart headphone helps but the lack of fixes to this issue make me feel that it's not worth the over 400 price tag
I'm having a similar issue! I'll be listening to audio and the audio will all of a sudden change and sounds as if I were on a call. Another thing I've noticed is that I'll be on a call and I'll hear some random buzzing. It's happened enough times now that I've confirm that it's me. I agree, though. At this price, you shouldn't be dealing with these kinds of issues. We'll see what my long term feelings about it are...
@@itschrishuerta I like bose 700 for its noise-cancelling effect and a good mic for the conference call, but this stuttering/cracking issue really bothers me. Glad that I am not alone in this. You can read more about this issue here: community.bose.com/t5/Around-On-Ear-Headphones/Noise-Cancelling-700-Firmware-Update-Stutter-when-Connected-to/td-p/301689. I am within the 30-day return window so I might return this to Amazon. I am ordering Sennheiser PXC 550-II to test out the mic quality even though its NC is not superior to bose 700.
Hint, I see you wearing an Apple Watch, you can adjust volume forward and back for your iPhone playing on your watch, but for your other devices your out of luck. I play most of my media on my iPhone, so I don’t use the functions on the headphones because the problems you are having, that is why I don’t use those features.
Hahaha I'm told that I talk too fast so I tried to slow down on videos. But that doesn't help when it's super wordy. Working on it! Thanks for watching 😂
Sony headphones are excellent for music listening but have really bad call quality. If you need them for conference calls and office use, then Bose is a way better option.
Hi are you using app for this headphone to control which device to connect? As of this moment, Sony XM4 has been out and available. I have watched many reviews and even test comparisons between Bose 700 and Sony XM4, and Bose 700 always win specially in noice cancelling for mic. What's your experience now with Bose 700?
Hey, I guess this is a pretty old video now. I wanted to know if you still use your Bose NC 700 and if you like it better now? or worse? Have you tried the Sony XM4? I am currently thinking of buying ANC headphones and kinda debating between the Bose 700 and Sony XM4. Any suggestions?
What I'm concern about is: When I change the EQ in the app, will it load to headphones or do I have to set the EQ every time when I turn them on? Because from what I've heard the app doesn't really work well, so i might use it once and then uninstall it.
Thanks for the tips. Have you tried the 700 with WhatsApp calls on your iPhone? Also are you aware of the UC usb dongle? It may help switching between laptop and mobile
I haven't since I don't really use WhatsApp for calls. And yes I have a separate USB C dongle that I use when I really need it. Ideally I'd get things working wirelessly but you can't compete with the wired connection!
@@itschrishuerta indeed, wired connection rules. I use wired for music listening, but would like to go wireless for team meetings and calls from my mobile, but I need good call quality
I purchased the Bose 700, they work with Whatsspp really well. Also got the Bose USB Link today. Switching between surface book and iPhone has worked well for me so far. I wonder if a firmware update might help if you are still having device switching issues
The XM4 is so much better than the XM3. You would enjoy it better. There are small features that the XM4 has that make a big difference and make them better.
I have the Bose 700s. You can switch between two devices by stopping the device you are using and start the new device. You have to do that with the Sonys so I am not sure what the problem is. If you are on your computer and you get a phone call, the Bose headphones switch automatically. Before you do a video, take some time to learn how use the product you are reviewing.
I made this video a year ago and at that time, there device switching wasn’t as seamless as it is now. There’s been several app updates that have fixed this and now it’s working better for me. Haven’t had time to make an update to the video so what you’re watching is in the context of a year ago. :) Thanks for watching!
Hi - My office laptop is blue tooth disabled and wanted to use the NC700 in a wireless mode. Can i purchase the usb link bluetooth module and straight away connect via the module. Can you guys make a video on this or comment
Are there a white noise all the time at bose700 ANC on? One thing that I also notice on XM4 is that ANC is not magical, there is always a white noise on the background. Or the phone is broken, I dont know. I really Liked all of your points, honestly, the unique REALLY annoying that you showed is this multiple pair thing. On XM4 this works perfectly, your phone is actually conect to both devices all the time. There is no such a thing like switch. Anyways, I'm justing returning the XM4, TERRIBLE MICROPHONE, its like talk over the radio of Silent Hill... $500 (CAD) for a phone with a shit microphone? I refuse to stay with it.
Ahhh, it sounds like white noise but to be honest, I never really have the headphones on while I’m not listening to something. Microphone quality is a big one! I know we spend lots of time talking about the active noise cancellation but with COVID and WFH, people are taking lots of calls and you want to be sure you have a good mic! I’m sad the XM4s didn’t work out for you but I hope you find something that does!
The main idea of headphones is to sound good, if you're looking for mic quality get either a headset or a dedicated mic. If you're doing most of your calls at home I suggest simply buying a cheap USB mic. The fifin k669 is like $35 US and sounds a million times better than anything u find on either the bose or Sonys.
Agreed. I have a blue yeti mic already but the thing I lose there is flexibility. I take tons of calls and tend to pace and walk around. I’m not necessarily looking for the best mic, just the best mic or noise cancelling headphones. Great point though. I’ve heard great things about that Fifin mic.
I don’t have experience with the Jabra WH85 so I can’t give you a fair comparison. It all depends on what you value, though. If noise cancelling and calls are your dealbreakers, you’d want to try them both out and see for yourself. If I had to pick without having them both, I’d go with Bose since they are the standard for consumer noise cancelling headphones.
If you think the Bose 700 is loose, never buy a Sony headphone. They're pretty tight compared to the 1000XM4. The Sony will fall from your head and are not ideal for small/average head.
I just got these yesterday. I wish I would have seen this video before I got them. The sound is wack, I could not believe this with them being Bose. I like to lay down and listen to music, when I do they fall off, they just flip back. When I need to take them off for a moment, I alway his some buttons that throw it off. I’m extremely disappointed. I’m taking them back today. I got the at Best Buy and purchased their warranty but not sure if the will refund the $100 I paid for it or at least transfer it to a new headset.
I hate bluetooth. After over 15 years of using the latest and greatest bluetooth headsets, it seems that the technology has hardly improved at all. When I've used headphones with simple dedicated RF dongles, they worked EVERY TIME, no problem whatsoever, with awesome range, and they operated at a frequency that made it safe to have very long ranges. ...bluetooth, on the other hand, is a guaranteed trash heap of problems every time. Major companies' bluetooth implementations need a SERIOUS overhaul. Glitches, disconnects, stubborn refusal to pair or connect for long periods of time, countless bugs in different companies' BT implementations, random buzzing sounds, random crashes, short range that can't be improved without being a health hazard thanks to the frequency, stupid interference problems because BT operates in a stupid frequency range that is overcrowded, so much stupidity that never changes and never gets better...
what did you buy that is better. I record music. any suggestions? hard to get out and try with covid19. I bought these and having buyers remorse. looking for a digital reference headphone.
The call quality difference makes much more sense in noisy environments. The nc 700 does a great job of canceling background noise while maintaining voice clarity.
It definitely does, especially because my wife and I are sharing the office right now. I do feel like the sound quality sounds a bit like I’m under water with the NC 700, but I’ll take that if it means it cancels out more background noise.
It's the most important aspect of these headphones vs others in my opinion that nobody ever discusses. I definitely like them.
A good review. I liked it for the main reason that you focused on real life exp and issues than just the specs and features. Another reason is that i wanted to buy one mainly for my office calls and based on your exp i think Bose makes sense over Sony...even the new 1000XM4. Appreciate your effort into this. Cheers !!
I'm glad you got something out of it! I'm really trying to make my videos less about specs and more about how I use the product and my real life experiences, so I appreciate that it's coming across that way! Appreciate the feedback! 🙏🏽
This is how I want product reviews/opinions to look like. Excellent job Sir!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
A very genuine review and not biased at all. I hope you have read the reviews of XM4s and found that their mic still cannot beat Bose 700. I had been following 30 videos since a month after using qc35ii and found that 700 is much better in overall experience. Obviously people like us will expect all complete feature when buying a costly headphones and hence I feel 700 is best.
Keep it up. Your next video should be on what you buy and prefer to tell the world rather than people asking and hence indulge into making marketing biased video.
Honesty is best policy. Always!
Thanks and I agree! I try to be as honest and transparent about reviews so I appreciate the comment. My next video on this will be a longer term review and what my experience has been like. I’ve seen great reviews on the XM4s but for me, mic quality was the deal breaker that made me keep by 700s.
The 700 are a great set of headphones, but I’ve had some hiccups with them. While they might not be dealbreakers for some, I still want to be sure people are informed before making a purchase, especially an expensive one like this. To me, videos like these are a lot more valuable than listing the specs and talking about how great things are based on specs alone.
Thanks again for the feedback! Appreciate the support!
Appreciate your effort in making the video! I love how detailed you described your user experience in more of a discussion manner!
I was torn between the NC700s and the XM3s before, and I felt both of those headphones were just a bit shy from the right mark for me after trying them both for months xD. In the case of the NC700s, they have awesome ANC, but the deal breaker for me is their noise isolation when the ANC is off is almost nonexistent. They don't give me a sense of coziness I expect from a pair of over-ear headphones (before I turn the ANC on) which is so weird. The XM3s, on the other hand, are the older headphones and I can feel it, the soundstage is a bit centered for me, and the clarity isn't as clear as on the h.ear on 3's for me.
Now the XM4s are out, and I have tried them out in store. They sound fantastic when connected to a Sony media player -- using LDAC. I guess I may have found my new pair of headphones... I's been a lengthy wait though.
Thanks again for the video!
just installed mine, not a single problem outside the minor annoyances that you diligently list. my AirPods pros just got thrown in the drawer until i go for a run with dogs or something like that. Love the 700s!
I have the 700s and the Bose Music app. Once I paired both my windows laptop and my Android phone paired (via the method in the manual to pair multiple devices). I can switch between the two by pausing the audio /video on the one device and then starting it i on the other. It seamlessly switches over. I might also add that when I turn my headphones on it will announce that it has connected to both devices by name. As long as it has connected to both devices it will seamlessly switch.
I like these reviews that are more of the user's experience of using them for some time and not just a spec sheet readout. Not everyone talks about these usage issues which can lead to frustration. Thanks.
Good callout on the pain in multi device functionality. If this is how it works this is a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review!
Yeah I was pumped to see it had multi device support but in practice it’s such a darn pain to use. No worries! Thanks for the feedback!
I watched these after ordering mine and was a bit bummed out but as soon as I put the new firmware on it was fine. It works absolutely seamlessly between my Windows laptop and Samsung s10 phone.
I can be playing music on my laptop, press play on a UA-cam vid on my phone and it'll instantly transfer across. As soon as I stop the video on my phone it'll go straight back to the laptop music. Maybe there's a new firmware since you made this video?
@@darrolhargreaves6828 This is good to know that they've worked on it. How does it work when you are on a call on the laptop but on mute and suddenly the phone rings? Does it switch to the phone or does it know you are already on a call and will remain connected to the laptop?
Well this was a refreshingly different and informative perspective. A very relevant and excellently done review sir 👏 👍 👌
Thank you! That means a lot!
@@itschrishuerta you're welcome bro. I have a channel of my own as well (HisWillHisTruthHisPromise) so I'm just giving respects where it's due. It's obvious that you were a bit nervous though lol, no need to be, just go with the flow. Trust me the content was very good. Peace ✌
For switching the device, hold the power button and headphones will go in pairing mode and then you can connect from the already paired device.
Thanks for the tip. But I still think It is a bit more cumbersome than the QC35 I have on which it quite simple to switch between the two (or connect to a third device disconnecting from the first/second). It just cycles through the paired devices.
Since you have the 700, I'd like to know if the voice assistant can be turned off as in I don't want Alexa (default installed in the firmware) to listen to me. In the Bose app, I see that you can 'choose' a VA but doesn't have an option to not use either (like in QC 45/35 II).
Thanks for the review. I am in the market for the 700s or the xm4 or 5. I enjoyed the rant part as it brought out several daily use quirks that I have not seen on any other review. So good information.
I'm in no rush (2022 some time)
Seems like some of the issues you faced with multi device connections have been fixed!? I got these Headphones since about one month and I never had any issues. My devices (notebook and phon) connect immediately when I turn the headphones on and when I start playback on any device it works, if I get a call or start playing something on the other device the headphones pause the other source and swich to the new one seemless. The only thing that happens from time to time is that I get disconnected from the notebook when I walk away too far (by far I mean REALLY FAR because the range is incredible!) and they don't reconnect automatically, then I have to go to BT devices on the notebook and just click connect again and it works again. I never had to change devices manually or something like that...
Ever since your comment I have noticed that the device switching has gotten better. I think there was a firmware update that fixed the issues I was facing. I'll be sure to include this in an updated video.
*) When you power them to recharge they shoutdown/poweroff itself. You cannot charge and use them.
*) Sometimes second device must be connected from it but two device can work without problem.
Really good insights. Was sold with the features, even with the higher price. But then when I read the comments about the practical use/real experiences, maybe it won’t be the best for me budget wise. The soapstone color looked so good that I considered buying it on that alone. Your review might have changed my mind. Thank you for this video!
Great information. I just got a pair of these. On Sept. 9 2020, I saw they had updated the Bose Music App (the one you complain about at 11:09) and so I reinstalled the app on my phone. Now I can switch between my Macbook Pro laptop and my iPhone 6s without having to turn off the headphones and turn them on again. I do have to re-connect via the bluetooth icon on my Macbook Pro, though. Hope this helps!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing that. I checked the App Store and it’s still showing the latest version is from last month ago but I’ll keep an eye on it. Anything to avoid turning them off/on again! 😂
Watching this 1 year later, the switch now works well. Just play on the other device. Or even if you play audio on both devices you just need to pause the video where it's making the sound and it will immediately switch over.
As some others have said, this was really refreshing and highlighted some great points.
Chris if you had time could you do a side by side comparison of the QC35 and the 700s. What you like and dislike about the two.
Chrers!
Thanks Nick! That’s a great idea. I have both of them right next to me. I’d be more than happy to compare them. Thanks for the feedback!
Great review. Thank you 🙏🏻
honestly if u really care about mic quality in conference calls get a dedicated mic. A cheap(30-50$) USB mic sounds leaps better than whats on any of those headphones. If your gonna be on a lot of calls at home its definetly worth the investment.
If you're looking for a cheap one, Fifine makes a really nice one for $35 US.
Hi. Thanks for the video. How are they now after all the updates ?
Hey dude,
So I am really deliberating between the XM4s and these. An issue with the XM3s for me was that my ears would touch they inside foam, which would cause a lot of pain to my ear. Do you think these headphones have that issue/will have enough room for my ears?
thinking about returning bose 700 due to the randomly occuring stuttering/cracking sound when connecting two devices. repairing bluetooth or restart headphone helps but the lack of fixes to this issue make me feel that it's not worth the over 400 price tag
I'm having a similar issue! I'll be listening to audio and the audio will all of a sudden change and sounds as if I were on a call.
Another thing I've noticed is that I'll be on a call and I'll hear some random buzzing. It's happened enough times now that I've confirm that it's me. I agree, though. At this price, you shouldn't be dealing with these kinds of issues. We'll see what my long term feelings about it are...
@@itschrishuerta I like bose 700 for its noise-cancelling effect and a good mic for the conference call, but this stuttering/cracking issue really bothers me. Glad that I am not alone in this. You can read more about this issue here: community.bose.com/t5/Around-On-Ear-Headphones/Noise-Cancelling-700-Firmware-Update-Stutter-when-Connected-to/td-p/301689. I am within the 30-day return window so I might return this to Amazon. I am ordering Sennheiser PXC 550-II to test out the mic quality even though its NC is not superior to bose 700.
did you return or bose solved those bugs?
Hint, I see you wearing an Apple Watch, you can adjust volume forward and back for your iPhone playing on your watch, but for your other devices your out of luck. I play most of my media on my iPhone, so I don’t use the functions on the headphones because the problems you are having, that is why I don’t use those features.
How many of you had to play this video at 1.25x - else I might have gone to slumber :)
Hahaha I'm told that I talk too fast so I tried to slow down on videos. But that doesn't help when it's super wordy. Working on it! Thanks for watching 😂
Hello, Chris. So as you have now used these cans for abit under a year. Do you an updated review of these headphones.
Can you bring up and down the volume via your phone or do you have to swipe up and down on the headphones?
Excellent review, thankyou
Sony headphones are excellent for music listening but have really bad call quality. If you need them for conference calls and office use, then Bose is a way better option.
Seems as though Bose is still the best option all around.
For sure! Be sure to check out my next video soon. QC35II vs NC 700 comparison!
Hi are you using app for this headphone to control which device to connect? As of this moment, Sony XM4 has been out and available. I have watched many reviews and even test comparisons between Bose 700 and Sony XM4, and Bose 700 always win specially in noice cancelling for mic. What's your experience now with Bose 700?
Hey, I guess this is a pretty old video now. I wanted to know if you still use your Bose NC 700 and if you like it better now? or worse? Have you tried the Sony XM4? I am currently thinking of buying ANC headphones and kinda debating between the Bose 700 and Sony XM4. Any suggestions?
What I'm concern about is:
When I change the EQ in the app, will it load to headphones or do I have to set the EQ every time when I turn them on? Because from what I've heard the app doesn't really work well, so i might use it once and then uninstall it.
Thanks for the tips. Have you tried the 700 with WhatsApp calls on your iPhone?
Also are you aware of the UC usb dongle? It may help switching between laptop and mobile
I haven't since I don't really use WhatsApp for calls. And yes I have a separate USB C dongle that I use when I really need it. Ideally I'd get things working wirelessly but you can't compete with the wired connection!
@@itschrishuerta indeed, wired connection rules. I use wired for music listening, but would like to go wireless for team meetings and calls from my mobile, but I need good call quality
I purchased the Bose 700, they work with Whatsspp really well. Also got the Bose USB Link today. Switching between surface book and iPhone has worked well for me so far. I wonder if a firmware update might help if you are still having device switching issues
The XM4 is so much better than the XM3. You would enjoy it better. There are small features that the XM4 has that make a big difference and make them better.
I love the quality of them but the two device pairing limit was a deal breaker for me. They are awesome headphones though!
Does it have white noise when you’re not listening to music and when ANC is on?
I have the Bose 700s. You can switch between two devices by stopping the device you are using and start the new device. You have to do that with the Sonys so I am not sure what the problem is. If you are on your computer and you get a phone call, the Bose headphones switch automatically.
Before you do a video, take some time to learn how use the product you are reviewing.
I made this video a year ago and at that time, there device switching wasn’t as seamless as it is now. There’s been several app updates that have fixed this and now it’s working better for me. Haven’t had time to make an update to the video so what you’re watching is in the context of a year ago. :) Thanks for watching!
Hi - My office laptop is blue tooth disabled and wanted to use the NC700 in a wireless mode. Can i purchase the usb link bluetooth module and straight away connect via the module. Can you guys make a video on this or comment
Are there a white noise all the time at bose700 ANC on? One thing that I also notice on XM4 is that ANC is not magical, there is always a white noise on the background. Or the phone is broken, I dont know.
I really Liked all of your points, honestly, the unique REALLY annoying that you showed is this multiple pair thing. On XM4 this works perfectly, your phone is actually conect to both devices all the time. There is no such a thing like switch.
Anyways, I'm justing returning the XM4, TERRIBLE MICROPHONE, its like talk over the radio of Silent Hill... $500 (CAD) for a phone with a shit microphone? I refuse to stay with it.
Ahhh, it sounds like white noise but to be honest, I never really have the headphones on while I’m not listening to something.
Microphone quality is a big one! I know we spend lots of time talking about the active noise cancellation but with COVID and WFH, people are taking lots of calls and you want to be sure you have a good mic!
I’m sad the XM4s didn’t work out for you but I hope you find something that does!
The main idea of headphones is to sound good, if you're looking for mic quality get either a headset or a dedicated mic. If you're doing most of your calls at home I suggest simply buying a cheap USB mic. The fifin k669 is like $35 US and sounds a million times better than anything u find on either the bose or Sonys.
Agreed. I have a blue yeti mic already but the thing I lose there is flexibility. I take tons of calls and tend to pace and walk around.
I’m not necessarily looking for the best mic, just the best mic or noise cancelling headphones.
Great point though. I’ve heard great things about that Fifin mic.
The Sony ones are uncomfortable they hurt your ear
Hi , just bought the jabra wh85 ...vs bose 700 which do u think better on noise cancelling and calls...
I don’t have experience with the Jabra WH85 so I can’t give you a fair comparison. It all depends on what you value, though. If noise cancelling and calls are your dealbreakers, you’d want to try them both out and see for yourself. If I had to pick without having them both, I’d go with Bose since they are the standard for consumer noise cancelling headphones.
Evolve 2 85? If so then they are better overall but bose works better in noisy environments
Is there a mute functionality on headphones
If you think the Bose 700 is loose, never buy a Sony headphone. They're pretty tight compared to the 1000XM4. The Sony will fall from your head and are not ideal for small/average head.
Thanks! I am looking to buy for a person with a small head and this definitely helped!
Oh that’s a great comment. Thanks for sharing that. Haven’t had a change to try the Sony’s for a long period of time so this is great to know.
Until someone come out with something better than LDAC sony will be king of the bluetooth ANC game.
Which firmware version are you in ?
I'm using the latest firmware. Not able to copy/paste it though.
I just got these yesterday. I wish I would have seen this video before I got them. The sound is wack, I could not believe this with them being Bose. I like to lay down and listen to music, when I do they fall off, they just flip back. When I need to take them off for a moment, I alway his some buttons that throw it off. I’m extremely disappointed. I’m taking them back today. I got the at Best Buy and purchased their warranty but not sure if the will refund the $100 I paid for it or at least transfer it to a new headset.
I hate bluetooth. After over 15 years of using the latest and greatest bluetooth headsets, it seems that the technology has hardly improved at all.
When I've used headphones with simple dedicated RF dongles, they worked EVERY TIME, no problem whatsoever, with awesome range, and they operated at a frequency that made it safe to have very long ranges.
...bluetooth, on the other hand, is a guaranteed trash heap of problems every time. Major companies' bluetooth implementations need a SERIOUS overhaul. Glitches, disconnects, stubborn refusal to pair or connect for long periods of time, countless bugs in different companies' BT implementations, random buzzing sounds, random crashes, short range that can't be improved without being a health hazard thanks to the frequency, stupid interference problems because BT operates in a stupid frequency range that is overcrowded, so much stupidity that never changes and never gets better...
So, you’re not the sharpest knife in a draw. Gotcha
Lol I think you meant drawer 😂
Seriously??!! This is the worst video i have seen on the entire internet !!!!!
A garbage headset, i returned it.
What issues did you have with it?
Why??? 😶😶😶🇳🇬🇺🇸
what did you buy that is better. I record music. any suggestions? hard to get out and try with covid19. I bought these and having buyers remorse. looking for a digital reference headphone.
The fact that you'd come here and leave such a comment with no other information says a lot in itself. **shruggs**
A review of headphones without mention how they sound playing music?!? Thats why 99% of people buy headphones ….to listen to music!!