QuietComfort 35

Still have my 1st gen Bose QC 35. The power switch has gone a bit wonky, so sometimes when I turn them off they stay on and don't power off. But besides that, they work flawlessly so it's hard to justify a new pair of headphones since they have such good sound quality and ANC. I'm just gonna keep using them until they break completely.

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.

I’m so sorry I haven’t had a chance to reply to everybody, thank you all so much for your recommendations!!!! I’m going to let you know what I decide to invest in when I finally have enough money, but in the meantime I’m ditching my newer SONY pair for my older Bose (I think they are quiet comfort from like 2018 or thereabouts) which although they were falling apart when I replaced them were much less straining to my head.

I'll chime in with bose quality! I am still using my QC35 from 2017 and use them anywhere from 2-5 hours a work day and have no comfort issues at all (even with glasses on). Sound and noise cancelation is still super - had to change the pads and inner protection 2 times, but that's expected and there is a lot of solid and fairly priced 3rd party pads. 👍 🎧 And they are perfect for airplane trips. 🙏