• Best ANC headphones: Over-ear, in-ear and beyond

Our quick take

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 - 5.0 / 5

Design & Comfort

Noise-Cancelling Modes & Sound Quality

  • 10 levels of active noise-cancellation (ANC) Additional ‘Level 0’ for Transparency mode 8 microphones system for isolation Beam-form voice isolation system 20 hours battery per charge

To recap

Bose is boss when it comes to noise-cancelling headphones and the 700 is proof of that. With a much higher degree of build quality, comfort and ANC adjustment compared to the QC35 II model, along with impressive sound and battery life, we struggle to think of a better pair of ANC over-ears. No, the design isn’t foldable, but with something as well made as this that’s turned out not to be a downside.