The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are premium over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC). They have a different, sleeker look than Bose's other high-end headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless and offer a customizable ANC feature, so you can choose from different presets that change its strength. They're also optimized for phone calls, thanks to their four built-in mics to help pick up your voice.
Our Verdict
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are satisfactory for sports and fitness. While decently stable, they aren't intended for sports use and may not stay on your head during intense movements. They're comfortable but also a bit bulky and can make you sweat more than usual.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable fit.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Bulky design.
- Voice may sound thin.
The Bose Headphones 700 are very good for commute and travel. They're comfortable and have a long battery life, ideal for international flights and long days on the go. They can block out the sound of bus and plane engines and chatter from other passengers. However, their bulky design isn't the most portable.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable fit.
- Excellent noise isolation.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Bulky design.
- Voice may sound thin.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are very good for office use. Their over 20-hour continuous battery life is enough to get you through your workday, and they're comfortable enough to wear for long periods without much fatigue. Their mic makes your voice clear during phone calls and does a great job of isolating it from background noise. These headphones can also block out typical office noises like voices and humming A/C units. Unfortunately, they leak some audio.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable fit.
- Excellent noise isolation.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
- Leak some audio.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is high enough to cause your audio and visuals to fall out of sync.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are satisfactory for wired gaming. You can plug them into your Xbox, PlayStation controller, or computer, but you can only receive audio that way, so you can't communicate with your teammates. On the plus side, the analog connection has very low latency. Their bass-heavy sound can also help bring out sound effects in action-packed games.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable fit.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
- Can't use mic over wired connection.
The Bose Headphones 700 are okay for audio reproduction accuracy. Their frequency response generally follows their warm sound profile, barring some minor deviations in the treble range. Their L/R drivers are generally well-matched in terms of frequency and amplitude, and while there are some mismatches in the phase, they're generally confined to bands that fall outside of our hearing range. The low harmonic distortion also means there's no audible coloration of audio, regardless of your listening level.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are great for noise isolation. They feature an adjustable noise cancellation system that does a great job of attenuating noises across the entire frequency range, with the exception of the very low frequencies. As a result, they do a solid job of isolating you against the whoosh of passing cars on a busy street but struggle to attenuate the low-frequency rumble of an airplane engine.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a very good microphone performance. The built-in mic is capable of rendering your voice in an easily understandable way, though it can sound a little thin at times. The mic also does a great job of separating your voice from its background, ensuring you remain clear to whoever's on the other end, even in busy backdrops, like a metro car.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
The Bose Headphones 700 are okay for frequency response consistency. Those with long hair or who wear glasses might notice some deviations in mid-range delivery, but for the most part, these headphones can deliver audio consistently as long as you take the time to adjust the fit.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Excellent noise handling.
- Good recording quality.
- Voice may sound thin.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
- Updated Mar 12, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
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Updated Jan 14, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Dec 23, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1, which features minor updates to our sound tests.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Bose Headphones 700 come in four color variants: 'Black,' 'Soapstone,' 'Triple Midnight,' and 'Luxe Silver.' We tested the 'Black' variant but expect the other color variants to perform similarly.
There's also the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC (which stands for United Communications). UC headsets are meant to help with seamless switching between different platforms, like calls on your phone and video meetings on your computer. This variant comes with a USB dongle that provides a wireless connection to computers. However, our results aren't valid for it, as it may perform differently.
If you come across another version, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Bose Headphones 700 are noise cancelling headphones for most uses that set themselves apart from other high-end ANC headphones thanks to their impressive integrated microphone performance and very sturdy build. However, as you might expect, 'QuietComfort' headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 are even more comfortable for most people.
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The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless are both premium headphones with slightly different strengths. While both headphones have a fantastic noise isolation performance thanks to Bose's ANC technology, the QC45 are slightly better at blocking out day-to-day sounds like office chatter. They also have better battery performance and are more comfortable. On the other hand, the 700 are better built and have a better overall microphone performance.
The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the Apple AirPods Max are both premium headphones. While both over-ears have a similarly bass-heavy sound profile, powerful ANC systems, and great build quality, the Bose are more comfortable and have a better-performing integrated mic. You can also control their ANC via their companion app and pair them with up to two devices at a time. However, the Apple headphones have a virtual soundstage feature called Spatial Audio to help make your audio seem more dimensional, and their ANC system blocks out a bit more sound.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better headphones than the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless for some listeners. The Sony have a better noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life. They offer more talk-through controls that is ideal for users who want to stay aware of their environment while listening. That said, the Bose's integrated microphone performs better than the Sony's.
The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are similar headphones to the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless. The choice will come down to your individual needs. The 700 Headphones are better built and have a better overall mic performance. They use touch controls, while the QuietComfort Headphones use buttons for controls, which comes down to preference. The QuietComfort Headphones are more comfortable and foldable, with better ANC. They also come with an analog cable with an in-line mic.
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