The Bose QC35 headphones do not come cheap, ringing in at $349USD but if you’re looking for simply the best noise cancelling in headphones, right now, these are the best I’ve used.

That's a good thing, by the way: audiophiles like to poo-poo Bose's sound quality, but the QC35 pours clean, crisp audio into your ears. Sure, it's a little over-warm and rich, but it still sounds ...

The Bose QC35 II and Microsoft Surface Headphones boast amazing sound, superior active noise cancellation, and intuitive features, but only one can sit atop the ANC throne.

Investing in the Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones is a decision I wish I would have done it sooner. Newsletters Amazon Prime Day Share a News Tip. ... (Bose QC35) is the latest and greatest.

Chris Welch is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography ...

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II is just as stately the previous QC35. The headphones are available in a matte black, but I preferred the silver finish, as it has a certain modern look I prefer.

Issues first cropped up last summer after Bose released firmware version 4.5.2 for its QC35 and QC35 II headphones. While it seems not every user was affected or noticed a change, others ...

Bose investigation concludes QC35 firmware update didn’t break noise cancellation. But customers will (temporarily) be allowed to downgrade firmware anyway.