Bose - QuietComfort 35

I can't speak for current models, but I have a pair of Bose QC35 Mk1s that are now 10 years old. I've had to replace the earpads and the headband as you'd expect since they disintegrated years ago, but that's easy enough with Ali Express. They're still on their original batteries and can supply days of use without being charged. Other than that I know Bose is a bit of an overhyped brand and it's the only Bose product I own..

interesting, ive got the QC35 Mk1, been through about 5 or 6 pairs of foams as used to use them in a hot engine room so would be pretty manky. i've been getting the AliExpress replacements and they're fine. I've just recently replaced the battery myself as was lasting about 10 hrs, $25 replacement, 30 mins to replace and now back to new. i live in mine all day at my desk. I've strongly recommended to colleagues getting these I'd just buy a 2nd hand pair and slap some new foams on them.

Have to second Bose QC. I have the QC35 (first gen) and I can wear them for hours at a time, even with glasses on. Mine also have an exceptional battery life even after using them almost every day for the past 8 years. I've had to replace the padding a few times and it's pretty easy, takes 5-10 minutes The noise cancelling is also exceptional, even on planes. It can also be turned down or off in the app

Bose QC, 35,45 or ultra are all fantastic over ear options. Been using the QC35s( Gen 1 *no Alexa button) for more than 5 years now honestly I have no intention of replacing them. If you’re an in-ear person the pod pros are hard to beat.

On a college campus and I can state that it is: (1) AirPods of all different varieties and it isn't even close. Guessing they have > 80% of the earbud market on college campuses. Now for over the ear headphones I'd say it is a split between the Sony CH720N/XM4 vs the Bose QC35 or QC45 vs the Beats Solo 4. Behind these would be the AirPods Max and the JBL Tune 770.

NC700 are pretty light headphones (around 254 grams) so this surprises me a bit. The XM6 weight about the same, the QC a bit less and the really good ones I have (Bathys/Px8) and the Px7s3 a lot more. Would look at the XM6 which has a phenomenal microphone and ANC solid (if a bit bass forward) sound (EQ helps) and pretty comfortable although I don't like the shallow earpads. The Bose QC Ultra and QC are also right around the XM6 and NC700 in weight but may feel more comfortable for you as they don't use the same headband.

QC35 the GOAT. Partner got QC45 and theyre pretty similar but the QC35 still feel better overall. I swear they sound better but could be wrong. Just have to replace the ear pieces like once a year.

I found a pair of Anker Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones for CAN$100. One of my kids lost my Bose QC35 set I gave them during a layover or on a plane, I found the noise cancelling is nearly as good, and great for planes. It doesn’t work as well in more dynamic noise environments, and the audio quality isn’t as good (bass is particularly weak compared to the Bose set) but for $100!

I bought a set of Bose QC35 headphones when they first came out. Now, 10+ years later, my children are using them and battery life still is fine.

Waaaay back in the day (2016), the Bose QC35 had just launched. I had the opportunity to buy a pair for 70% off and did. They went to my 5 year old in 2022, and she still uses them to this day. Earcups have been replaced, but OG battery still lasts forever somehow. So yeah - a decade. Bought a pair on sale at Costco about 18 months ago with part of my rebate check for second kiddo and you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re still brand new. All in? Sure. I’ve spent $250 which is an absurd luxury, I’m aware. However, my kiddos have had great headphones that are rock solid reliable and have held up thru abuse and years of use. We’ve spent $20/year each for each kid now on cheap headphones for school, and they never last the year

I have the QC35's and they do not block out voice...at all. Other sounds, yes.

You should mention a specific model. I have the QC35's and they don't block voice at all.

Nope. I have the QC35's and I can hear everyone with ANC on.

I've tried **Airpods Pro 2** and **Bose QC35**, and I can still hear all of the conversations around me. I sometimes feel like I'm the only one doing any work as practically everyone else is bs'ing about non-work topics. But since working in the office for several days a week is mandatory, I gotta deal with it. I recently got a pair of **Sonos Ace** headphones, and they block out almost all of the conversations in the office! **They are best so far** but still **not 100 percent**. Also since they pair with my Sonos Arc home theater set, I often forget to put them into my work backpack and then I'm stuck with my Airpods. So having another pair is necessary. I plan on trying the popular **Sony WH-1000XM6**, but I haven't ordered them yet. u/Weary_Cattle7284 Let us know what headphones you try and what headphones you end up getting. Also, if your office has small meeting or special purpose rooms, you can hide out in those when you really need to focus. I can do low "CPU" tasks while hearing outside conversations. It's when I'm working on a difficult or complicated task that I need to eliminate all distractions.

Thank you. I’ll look into AirPod max. I have over the ear Bose Q35 and they weirdly aren’t as strong as my Ear buds. It might be newer tech. Who knows? My problems stem from sensory overload and trigger sounds from autism. The tinny staticy sound from FaceTime is especially bad for me. The music is slightly more tolerable. TikTok can burn in hell.