Why I am still using the Bose QC35 Headphones in 2021

If you are looking for some great over-the-ear bluetooth headphones in 2021, the Bose QC35s are a good fit!
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[@treasurethetime2463]

Gosh, I had these since 2016 and it's 2023. I wear them all day long, including to bed and in the gym. Replaced ear pads many times, but they are still intact. These headphones have been with me all over the world. Planes, trains automobiles. Camping, hiking, hostels and hotels. They lost the ability to do quality phone calls(people can't hear me), but they still sound great for music, movies and audio books. By contrast I purchased the Sony at the same time. The mdx or whatever. The cheap plastic cracked and broke and I ended up tossing them after a few years. I was hard on them too, and the touch pad was a problem for sleeping. Buttons all the way. The Sony had a few tricks lacking in the Bose like a touch pad, awareness by touch and this gimmicky "custom noise cancellation procedure" it would do to supposedly adjust for wearing glasses and such. I never noticed a difference after running it. Overall these were the best 349 dollars I've spent on a consumer product. If you would have told me one year before I bought them that I would buy 349 dollar headphones, I would have sent you to a psychiatrist. 😂

[@joshuacooray7786]

I was actually looking for a good pair of ANC headphones to buy in 2021 and decided to go for the Bose QC 35ii , I didn't go for the NC 700 because the ANC on both were similar when I tested them and the QC 35ii were more comfortable as well and the reason I chose the QC 35ii over the XM4 was because the were just much more comfortable , aesthetically pleasing and had physical buttons

[@vik9481]

I work in a recycling station for my summer job and I found qc 35 and a apple watch today 😊😂😂😂

[@Earl_Richter]

Hey, here I am in 2022 and I just discovered the QC15's when I borrowed them from a colleague. I would've been perfectly happy with those but I made my discovery over a decade late. I purchased the QC45's about a week ago and couldn't be happier. These Bose headphones are awesome!

[@ferobserver9768]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I’ve just bought a new brand QC35. It’s a good product definitely

[@CollectionFreak]

I also still use my Bose 35ii daily. I really like the physical buttons. Makes it much easier to use when I’m cycling to work when wearing gloves 😃

[@chvazquez]

Watching this with my new Sennheiser Momentum 3. I had the QC35ii. What I miss about them is the comfort and the seamless connection to two devices. Great video. Greetings from México :-)

[@leonstavik4547]

tnx for the vid. I just both the QC35, and I cant wait to try them on!! :)

[@YomiTosh]

Stumbled across this looking for QC45 review (Still a bit early). A lovely take on these, I've got the QC35 II but I would much rather have USB-C. Ambient mode would be a nice addition too.

[@jasonmusic3]

Great review Bro! Thanks! 🙏🏾

[@tomtom9792]

and STILL qc35 in 2022

[@Yana2214]

Still QC 35 in 2023. But I think I messed up with the Mic wearing them constantly under the rain. Does anyone know how to fix the mic, please lmk!

[@riverrock335]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@realchix]

fire review man!

[@Fumecropnut]

Great review, thanks!

[@board.member]

Thanks for the insights, great review. I'd like to know your thoughts on the software upgrade issue(s).

[@FreeSpirit1111]

I've had my QC35s since 2017 and I still use them all day, every day. I use them for work and for leisure. Even with all-day use, I charge them every other day because the battery lasts so long. I have recently purchased the NC700 and I'm considering returning them. The sound isn't as good, the battery life is somewhat terrible and they don't always charge when I plug them in, even if the light is blinking like it's charging. I may return them and see how the QC45s operate.

[@satoapendragon1257]

Physical buttons I love. Had the 700 and sold abs bought the 35’s. Glad the 45’s will keep the buttons.

[@Mo.Jo.]

As someone who is purchasing their very first noise cancelling headphones specifically for long haul flying and not much else - i picked these because more often than not, a multitude of different reviews said these were more comfortable than the sony's. Also, it a was a complete toss up as far as "pressure build up" and "needing to pop ears" went so i ended up buying these for overall comfort instead. I know they have a smaller battery and will eventually die out earlier than the sony's would so i'm already researching how to replace one on my own. It's far more difficult than replacing the battery on the sony's but i know i'll get atleast a few years of use out of it before it comes to replacing the batteries. I really did want to go with the sony's but at the end, it all came down to what i'm really going to use this for - and the sony's just seemed overkill for me.

[@rogansherriffs]

my 7th year of using mine as a student for studying, gaming and travelling. had to replace cups twice, but good as new

[@katsumipapa]

I gave my old QC 35 to my son after I bought NC 700 about 2 yrs ago, but I missed QC 35 so much cuz NC700 were too big, heavy, and uncomfortable. Recently, I went to Bose website and tried to repair my son's QC 35's headband. Surprisingly, the service system suggested me to replace them with the newly QC 45 for just about $200US! I immediately ordered a new pair (black) and gave the NC 700 to my son.😅 I then ran to the shelf where I kept my broken QC 3, and repeated the same process to get a white pair♪ Now, I have 2 pairs of QC 45 (black & white) for work and home. 😅 If you love QC 35, you should be very happy with QC 45 in many ways. Sony? Apple? I just love the way QC35 and 45 feels and sounds. 😊

[@DragonProtector]

wait why not fix them? I just replaced the battery on my qc35 and earmuffs

[@smey02]

been using them for 6 years aswell...changed ear pads a few times, but othber than that, they just work and work and work. If they only had USB type C, I would never get the qc45 but like that, Ill probabaly upgrade in 1-2 years when the v45 got cheaper

[@richardp9572]

In looking into these headphones, Bose just put these on sale for $180 USD just now. Thanks for the review! This is definitely a steal and I’m really happy they’re still worth in 2021/2022

[@voguealpha9003]

I just got these in 170 usd

[@djdigital3806]

I own 2 Bose QuiteComfort 35 headphones. 🎧 I'm very happy!

[@GOLTEB]

Still have my qc 35s and tried to replace them with some newer headphones, always return them because the comfort of these is just unrivalled in my opinion

[@IndraSinghal]

What a great stumble... I was looking for looking for the reviews on qc45 and came up on your video. Thank you, I'm gong to hold on to them. Can you provide links to your wired headphones and the replacement cushions you've been using? Great review! I'm subscribing.

[@adamr8628]

You cam buy qc25 headphones for around $40. I use a separate Bluetooth adapter anyway, because the Bose bluetooth is junk And will drop sound quality a huge amount compared to a wired connection or a quality bluetooth adapter.

[@quoostonator]

Thanks for the vid. I’ve been looking around for a decent pair of BT headphones and have done a ton of research. I’ve previously bought the AKG N700 but I don’t like what they sound like. Too bass heavy and not enough clarity. Mics suck as well and I need to be able to make calls sometimes for work as I’ll use these when I’m at a cafe coding or something. The XM4s are too bass oriented. Everyone raves about them but I think they sound meh. The Bose 700s are no good, all they have going for them are the mics. So what do you do? I’ve considered the Shure Aonic 50s, but they’re huge and heavy. The B&W PX7s are amazing but expensive and the mics are awful. All this lead me to these. They are undoubtedly one of the most comfortable pair of headphones ever. Important if your out and about and will be wearing them for longer periods. They have very respectable mics quality for calls. The sound is fairly balanced and warm and for easy listening not going to be fatiguing. And they’re noise canceling, but I’m not as fixated on this I have Bose in ear noise canceling headphones which I used when flying because you can sleep with those on a plane, can’t turn your head to sleep with giant cans on your head! I just bought a pair of the second gens from Dick Smith for $249. I consider that a total steal as they’re still $379 on the Bose website.

[@arjungandhi1242]

I’ve been using my gen 1 qc35 since Feb 2017. Had to change the pads once but otherwise they still work great

[@momenabunimry983]

I am waiting your new review for the QC45 :-)

[@jordanstrang8535]

Thinking about buying these but I see the QC45 might be coming out soon. Hoping the 45s come with USB C and better noise canceling with ambient mode like the NC 700.

[@velocity-xi6001]

This comment aged well

[@darkking189]

I just got Sony XM4 a month ago and when I tried my cousin’s QC 35 I became a fan of sound quality and weight!! I know Sony XM 4 is good but I personally like Bose sound!! And now I’m returning XM4 and getting QC 35 ll with less money!!

[@DragonProtector]

get qc45

[@arunasgrigaliunas8676]

🙂👍✌️

[@Matraka2000]

The only thing nobody talks about in general of ANC headphones is the distance of the Bluetooth signal. I have the Q35 they are good but for example I am in a conference and then go to the bathroom inmediately start losing signal in about 20 mts. I sold a cowin headphones with better distance signal 80 mts.

[@momenabunimry983]

nice job man :)

[@smariko3]

Thanks mate

[@1badmofoe]

Thank you Still use mine daily bought them new at Costco by accident. Do you have any issues connecting to airplane Bluetooth?

[@arielargo]

I've had mine for over 3 years now. Great travel companions! Since the pandemic started I've used these DAILY for hours! Sometimes over 6 hours a day of hard use in calls and conferences. They are super comfortable! Still going strong, still my daily driver and have replaced the ear cushions twice.

[@smariko3]

Yup! such a steal - still rocking mine :D

[@nitinhadale1519]

How's the call quality?

[@arielargo]

@@nitinhadale1519 Very good. No complaints. That's basically what I use it for. Conference calls all day. 👍

[@wall-e7179]

Why are you wearing a raincoat indoors? 😂 Just kidding mate. Keep up the good work.

[@TuckshopMedia]

tbh i just got the qc35ii again because i have tried and compared it again to nc700 and the recent qc45 + sony xm3/4. Nothing came close and the price today is around 270 aud. great bargain for a proven timeless classic

[@arunasgrigaliunas8676]

Great choice ✌️

[@Sparkball]

I’ve had them for 3 years, only thing I’ve needed is an ear pad change

[@mati_wod]

I bought the QC35s in August of 2020. Since then, I've tested out a bunch of different headphones (Sony XM3 and XM4, Bose 700, Sennheiser PXC550-ii, Sony h.ear on 3). None of them have been able to match the comfort and clean sound quality of the QC35s. Was hoping for better things from the QC45s, but reviews aren't great to this point. Looks like I'm sticking with these for a while!

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

How about the bass of this?

[@verynick]

What’s your opinion of PXC550ii? Just ordered it but I also want to try the XM4

[@mati_wod]

@@___Anakin.Skywalker bass is perfectly enough for me. Definitely has kick to it. But if you like overwhelming bass, it might not be for you.

[@mati_wod]

@@verynick I really wanted to love the Sennheisers, but I just had a couple of annoying issues with them. They were a bit too tight on my head and the headband got a bit annoying over time. I also couldn’t find the right spot volume-wise. It was always either too loud and it became harsh or slightly too low. But could definitely be a personal thing! ANC and sound quality was very good. As for the XM4, I honestly liked them A LOT, but I’m very sensitive to sibilance and I couldn’t make it go away even with the EQ. Everything else about them is fantastic.

[@corden826]

I got the XM4s about a year ago and unfortunately I regret my choice and wish I got QC35s instead, my XM4s still sound great and look great and the NC works perfect, but the controls don't work, a lot of the functions don't work, and I sometimes have some weird issues with them

[@aleffush]

same here dude, still using my QC35

[@djdigital3806]

Me two. I own 2 🎧

[@rsanmiguel1123]

I noticed you can change the noise cancelling through your phone. How can I do that?

[@FelixWidjaja]

Damn! It's Niche Zero in the background :)

[@superdave292]

I'm still using my QC25!

[@smariko3]

Haha nice! although I would highly recommend upgrading to a BT version - very much worth it in terms of that wireless convenience

[@adamr8628]

​. But the Bose Bluetooth connection is junk and drops sound quality compared to a wired connection or a quality bluetooth adapter. that is why buying a QC25 at a cheap price And adding a quality connection is actually a much better idea.

[@jackhone8702]

do you think they are better than AirPods or AirPods Pro?

[@DragonProtector]

4:46 wait i didnt know my bose headphones had nfc. I thought that was some design thing

[@2klatte]

These are the lightest and most comfortable cans. Have the Sony WH1000XM3 - way better sound and noise cancellation but the QC53ii comfort is unrivalled.. I’d buy them again over the QC45 when my 35s die.

[@minahaaning2611]

I'm deciding between the 45 and 35 ll. Would you then recommend the 35 ll more than the 45??

[@broghanmack5518]

I just bought some second hand Bose QC 35 for $80 and I am very happy with the quality and noise cancellation so far! how do you "cycle through" the connected devices (laptop and phone for example)?

[@Banjoliope]

I think he said with the power switch. By pushing it to the right a little after they are turned on.

[@bendegharmohamedreda8333]

I still have Beats By Dre Pro , i just want to know how much this QC 35 is better than mine in Audio quality , bass, etc

[@dominiksawko5851]

why is he wearing a rain jacket indoors???

[@igorhcc]

Great video! I had a QC35 mk1 in the past and decided to purchase another QC35 mk1 this week, due to the comfort and the ANC because I'm going to do home work a little more. But, I read that Bose had reduced the performance for ANC in the updates... Have you updated the firmware of your QC35's? Have you noticed any reduction in ANC performance trough years or after some update?

[@wall-e7179]

Yes, an update ruined my first pair of gen 1's. I only bought gen 2's after trying different brands but I found none that beat bose for fit and comfort. I've denied Internet access to the app on my phone to avoid any unwanted updates.

[@igorhcc]

@@wall-e7179 which firmware are you running with better ANC?

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Won't this break if I sleep with it? I need to listen to music to get sleepy

[@archie2934]

I would recommend getting silicone cover to stop sweat that should save from ripping I have it for my qc35 2 time will tell though if it will save them could save some money 😄

[@smariko3]

Interesting never heard of this! Do you have a link from where you got them from ?

[@riverrock335]

Sony mx4 is heavy and larger profile.

[@DragonProtector]

im still trying to figure out why my power switch button resessed

[@JustXavier]

Now that the QC 45s are being released do you expect you'll upgrade?

[@smariko3]

I don’t think so, not in desperate need for better anc, sound, or battery life. The only tempting feature of the qc45 is usb c but I think I’ll wait till my qc35s die before upgrading 😅

[@JustXavier]

@@smariko3 ok. Good answer. lol. I’d keep my QC35’s too if I had them. I but the bullet and bought the 45s over the 35’s. So far, so good. 🙂

[@shanewillbur1325]

@@smariko3 i also have the QC ii 35. When the battery goes out. Just soldier in a new battery if you are setup for that. Or pay someone for soldier service to put in a new battery. They are like 23$ or so. Ill be holding onto these bad boys for a long time yet

[@DragonProtector]

nah just replaced my bose qc35 battery and muffs now its like new!

[@JustXavier]

@@DragonProtector nice

[@yujinhikita5611]

Yes the qc 35ii is I think the best still and yes the muffs break very easily, I have had to replace them 4 times already. Still if budget is not the big problem, the qz 35ii is still a very good way to go.

[@mariambeing]

I actually bought a brand new QC 35 in 2023 👑

[@trulyblockchain]

I'm still using it in 2023 these are best you know only if you have used them..

[@qualifierone8899]

I’m thinking of getting a pair for 225$. I own qc25 as of now

[@dlat80]

Are you expecting bad weather?

[@GuyCruls]

on mine, the ear cups fell to pieces after two years as well. the first time, Bose replaced the headphones rather than changing the cups. now that the cups are unravelling again, I doubt Bose will pay again. you don’t mention how much you paid?r

[@sennaatomic4500]

exact same issue bose also replaced mine headphones rather than changing the cups. its happening now again

[@DragonProtector]

i had 3rd party last from 2018 till now 2021.

[@sowhat3459]

I can't update them anymore. Sony here I come.

[@johndicianni8229]

XM3s are very overrated. They definitely feel hotter and heavier on the head. Purchasing a new pair of qc 35 IIs for $180 today. What a great price.

[@jonycage5988]

Same I bought mine 2 days ago

[@ahasidic7172]

Damn there’s some brand new qc35 v1 on eBay for 180 worth it? Or should I jus get the 45s since those been sittin in a box since 2017-2018 prob

[@johndicianni8229]

I wear my QC 35 IIs all day for gaming and listening to music. You can buy a boom to convert it into a gaming headset. I’ve never used the 45s but I hear those are awesome too.

[@privatemale27]

I just bought the QC35ii headphones, since they were on sale for under $120... My prior set was the Avantree Audition Pro that stopped playing audio on the left side after 4+ years. Considering the QC35ii was going for over $300 back when I bought my Audition Pro headset for probably 1/3 of that, I was expecting it to be much better in ever way. The biggest feature difference between the two, is that the Avantree set doesn't have ANC. I am working from home right now, so ANC isn't as important as it was pre-covid in a low height cubical office. The things that suck out the most between the two, is that the Avantree headset has ear cups with an interior space that is about 1/4 of an inch longer than on the Bose set. My ears aren't particularly large, but I do notice where the cups touch them on the QC35ii. The Avantree earcups are also thicker and felt more comfy than the Bose ones. The most disappointing issue, is that I noticed the audio on the QC35ii sounds much more muted than on the Avantree headset. I'm not an audiophile, but can tell the sound is a bit lacking compared to what I'm used to.

[@KevinMartinez-de2ox]

Under 120??? Where

[@smey02]

Dont buy those 10$ earpads...I got 5 pairs, for together 15$ icluded shipping from china. You have to wait 3 or 4 weeks until they arrive, but at the end its the same product, only that you pay 3 times more just so you get them quicker

[@adamr8628]

Good headphones. Bluetooth connections are junk, like anything that has Bluetooth built in, you lose a lot of sound quality. I use a Bluetooth headphone amp. Its tiny and clips on the headband. It's the only Bluetooth adapter I have ever used. That sounds better than a wired connection

[@thesage1096]

i like these kinda videos. where your average person can only dream to wear one of these .....meanwhile others here "why im STILL using these in 2021....like its some wierd bragging point. lol.