Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs NC 700 - Not Really an Upgrade? 🤔

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@aaronloudnwireless 8 ай бұрын

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@SherwoodTaz 2 ай бұрын

It’s mid-2024 and I’m listening to this video with my NC700s.

@OSMPhotography Ай бұрын

Same. :-)

@ivanputeraa 8 ай бұрын

The ability to completely turn off the ANC in the NC700 is personally a sole reason why I still holding on my NC700 over the ultras

@nickhall7995 6 ай бұрын

Aware mode is basically ANC off

@kennethf-t680 5 ай бұрын

How ? :‘) I dont finde the option. Do I need the app?

@morningivy 4 ай бұрын

@kennethf-t680 Press the button on the left-ear side...?

@alejandroaraujorajzner7537 3 ай бұрын

Hold on… no button/button combination or even option in the Bose app to deactivate it? No option to clearly listen to people talking to you without wearing the headsets off? That’d be an absolute reason for me to not buying them and sticking to my NC 700

@joshuaxbox21 2 ай бұрын

@@alejandroaraujorajzner7537there is an aware mode that capture the sounds around you and play it in the headphones, you can hear everything BUT there is no neutral mode I would say like normal headphones...

@jrelwaldo 8 ай бұрын

Hi there! I recently got the famous Bose QC Ultra Headphones, and I can confirm that despite the drivers (speakers) being similar to the Bose NCH 700, this very recent model sounds even better than its predecessor. I also have the Sony WH-1000-XM4, and find that the QC Ultra's sound signature is much clearer than the Sony model. What's more, a little adjustment of the well-rounded bass, and the midrange drive the point home even further. *As a preventive measure, I'd advise you *not to exceed 65% volume, and to take a few listening breaks for the sake of your ears (e.g. 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour's listening).* Indeed, these headphones have a lot in reserve, and I didn't notice any major sound distortion, which is very good quality. But be careful with your ears, because they're really powerful! And yes, the sound is very clear! Lightweight (257 grams), it folds neatly and has a wider, more comfortable headband. The depth of the speakers (especially for big ears - you don't sweat as much as with Sony headphones) and its active noise reduction are truly impressive! Somewhat superior to Apple's Air Pods Max, that is! For the moment (2023), in concrete terms, *it's the best noise-canceling headset!* At the same time, it's the most recent. We'll see how it fares next year (2024), with the future Sony WH-1000-XM6 and Apple Air Pods Max 2. The "attentive" (transparent) mode is a real success! A notch below the Air Pods Max, and a good notch above the WH-1000-XM4/5. You can clearly hear everything around you. The immersive mode is a bit of a gimmick, as it gives the impression that the soundstage is getting bigger, but I still find it well worthwhile, especially for films and video games! That's another world! I also note that this mode is a little more energy-hungry in terms of this product's autonomy (around 19h35 for me, as opposed to the 18 hours announced by Bose). In fact, as far as battery life is concerned, I think that Bose has underestimated its headphones, because without the immersive mode, and staying at 60~65% maximum volume, I've actually gone up to around 30 hours. The official press release claims 24 hours' autonomy. . What's more, a mode (even two) designed to cleverly save battery power has been integrated: _ Like Apple and Sony, the sound stops when the QC Ultra is removed... And restarts once the device is placed back on the head. _ Automatic sleep mode, when the headset is removed for a long time. It restarts automatically when put back on. Automatic pairing, no headaches, it works like a charm. Multipoint is amply correct, and the solid Bluetooth is certified in 5.3 (the latest available), which is much better in terms of wireless connection stability. A very good point in itself. The WH-1000-XM4 (which is in bleuetooth 4.2) that I've owned since 2021 can cut out from time to time for no reason at the moment... I don't know why. Maybe it's due to my smartphone being almost full of internal memory? I don't know. In any case, I no longer have this little inconvenience with the Bose QC Ultra. The application is nice and quite rich! It's straight to the point, and somewhat less sophisticated than Sony's, whose geekiness is its specialty. As for the buttons, they're all located on the right speaker, behind the ear. A touch-sensitive surface for volume, and incidentally a personalized touch-sensitive button (press for 2 seconds in the middle of the touch-sensitive surface and that's it), either to obtain a voice assistant, or to indicate battery level or something else, for example... Personally, I opted for the battery level. How convenient! And in terms of physical buttons, there are only 2. . The first, at the bottom of the right-hand speaker, is reserved for switching on the headset. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the rear of the speaker. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the back of the speaker. This button allows: _ 1 short click: play / pause; 1 long click: change mode (immersive, attentive, silent - additional modes can be added and/or removed, such as the outdoor mode with its more or less successful optional "windbreaker" function, for example); _ 2 quick clicks: next track; _ 3 quick clicks: previous track. Personally, I find these two physical buttons rather instinctive and less headache-inducing (100% subjective, of course). As for the tactile part, I find it better thought-out than the NCH 700 and the Sony WH-1000-XM4/5, in the sense that there's no tactile conflict when unwanted rubbing occurs, such as fabric rubbing when you're in bed, or when you're putting on a hood. The left speaker features a USB-C input for headphone charging only, and an input for... A 2.5 mm jack!... The 2.5 mm jack... I'll never understand why that is... Especially as the headphones must be switched on to be effective(!)... I really don't understand this choice... As far as phone calls are concerned, the people I'm talking to can hear me clearly, even when there's a lot of noise around me! It's not as sophisticated as the Air Pods Max, but it's still one of the most effective. My voice is clearly audible, and it's possible to adjust the volume of the voice when telephoning via the headset. I write this because none of the testers mentioned this detail generally. Unfortunately, it's impossible to obtain lossless sound via a wired USB-C cable (which is quite incomprehensible to me, especially given its high price at the moment). The French Batys headphones, for example (albeit more expensive than the QC Ultra), make this possible. Finally, the price is high (499€) for the moment, but will inevitably drop in the coming months (logically). And then the bargains will start rolling in over the coming year. It has to be! So, I've tried to be as complete as possible about my pleasant experience with these Bose Quiet Confort Ultra Headphones. Expensive, yes, it's undeniable, but very pleasant to hold, not at all uncomfortable on the head, light and very comfortable, this top-of-the-range headset (2023) does quite well, if not very well. A special mention for the active noise reduction, which so far puts it ahead of Apple and Sony. All in all, this headset is a success, far from flawless, let's be honest, but what it does, it does really well. Very satisfied overall. Oh yes, I almost forgot: *the ear pads are detachable and therefore replaceable, in case of any long-term wear and tear.* Hoping for interesting updates (USB-C wired sound, I dream of it! x) ) to come! Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for your work sir! Respect!👍🏾🔥

@rnash97 4 ай бұрын

A very excellent review this helped me a lot since I'm torn between Sony or Bose's I have 2 questions if you can help me out with I'd really appreciate it!! 1. Can you mute / unmute yourself from the headphones when you're on a Teams call? 2. I'm planning to buy a headphone but is it confirm that a new one will come out in 2024? If so I will wait for it a little longer

@user-cy6xl3vd3f 7 күн бұрын

Very complete and rich review, thanks a lot !

@exploringtheworld6490 8 ай бұрын

Aaron reads the comments. Someone complained a few days ago about the same song and he has now introduced new songs. Nice addition that helps appreciating the bass

@papabits5721 6 ай бұрын

I love my 700s, still

@Jupitersonlyson 3 ай бұрын

Great review. Helped me make up my mind. Ordered the Ultras now. Thank you!!!

@s.g.e5523 22 күн бұрын

i think ill have nc7000 for another 5 years, one of the greats imo

@MedianRay 16 күн бұрын

I just got them lol 🤭

@anne4524 3 ай бұрын

The best comparison as always🎉

@MindfulMuslim33 8 ай бұрын

Hey again! i know I might sound nagging and I am sorry if I am but, did you see my last comment on one of your recent videos about the eartips on the airpods? You have done an amazing job explaining eartips for other earbuds like the XM4, XM5 among other things. I was just wondering about the eartips for the airpods pro 2 since your explanations are great and you are the guy I should ask. Thank you for another banger video 🔥. Keep making them!

@houman2009 8 ай бұрын

Hehe

@WindomRettes 2 ай бұрын

NC 700 for me Mate!

@bengoey 8 ай бұрын

The QuietcComfort Ultra is very expensive compared to the NC700 in the UK right now. Ultra £449 NC700 £249

@DeadlyReaperHD 5 ай бұрын

$380 compared to $200 from what Im seeing, went with 700s myself

@jeremymorrison3494 8 ай бұрын

Hi Aaron, great vid once again.

@aaronloudnwireless 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@hanshomesteading1276 Ай бұрын

I got the NC700's as a present and gave my quiet comfort to a friend. I still regret it, so I have now ordered the qc ultra's. the NC700 was maybe only marginally better and the buttons / touch functions never worked for me.

@SuperMario127. 7 ай бұрын

I like being able to know how many hours I have left instead of the percentage on the 700s.

@Na7ure 4 ай бұрын

My 700’s tell me how many hours left when I fire them up

@SuperMario127. 4 ай бұрын

@@Na7ureme too.

@Na7ure 4 ай бұрын

@@SuperMario127. I wonder if it’s a firmware thing? I keep mine pretty up to date so maybe on early firmware they spit out a % reading?

@SuperMario127. 4 ай бұрын

@@Na7ure on models manufactured after November 5, 2021, they announce the percentage. Mine were manufactured on June 7, 2021.

@Na7ure 4 ай бұрын

@@SuperMario127. oh well that’s interesting. So probably some different internal hardware or firmware but if it was firmware Bose is normally pretty good about letting updates through. Definitely interesting though

@williamcool4910 8 ай бұрын

Are you planning on doing a review on the new Bose Quietcomfort headphones with comparison with the the Ultra's?

@woofinu 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 100k. Next step is 1 million, easy!

@aaronloudnwireless 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support all these years!

@thescifidork 8 ай бұрын

It's my understanding that the 700s and the Ultras have the same drivers, so the only real difference (in terms of sound quality) is in the build style and software that will change the sound somewhat from the 700s to the Ultras. I wonder if you could EQ them to sound exactly the same :D

@houman2009 8 ай бұрын

No the real difference is in the electronics and DSP and thats a lot of difference as having same drivers doesn’t mean anything if the dsp and amp system is not advanced. Nc700 is from 2019 tech way too old and ultra has so many more features and better anc. Hehe

@serrael-182 8 ай бұрын

The nc 700 sound way worse than my 20 euros wires headphones. Buyers must have been deaf...

@ACF1901 6 ай бұрын

maybe its just me, but I do wonder if we are reaching a market saturation and headphone quality is reaching the limit with the amount of innovation you can make, where new products are minor changes instead of big jumps and they sometimes come with tradeoffs now. Like with the QC ultra vs NC 700, the Sony XM4 and XM5 came with tradeoffs if you got the newer version and there is conflicting data of whether the XM5 has better ANC than the XM4.

@srmrs 2 ай бұрын

Great review and comparison.

@HW-B- 8 ай бұрын

Can you review redmi buds 5 pro gaming version? It supports lhdc lossless and it also comes with a dongle.

@pronoy1765 8 ай бұрын

Bro I really like ur video. These are so informative and u talk on point. Can u suggest me under 120 usd good anc with good sound overear headphones please. Take love dear❤

@pets4489 Ай бұрын

Holy shit I can't believe they nerfed their halo headset design. Love my eclipse Grey 700

@jenniferadkins2310 6 ай бұрын

So one thing I have an issue with on the NC700 is that they get stuck in my hair. So that is one thing to consider with longer haired people. They have a tendency to eat hair which is not any fun.