Good noise cancelling headphones are truly magical. Every time I get to test out a new pair, typically at some loud and bustling tech event, it’s absolutely crazy to just slip them on and have all the sounds around me just fade out. It’s almost eerie. When it comes to technology this transformative, the best of the best doesn’t come cheap. But for $400 the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are one of the finest options available.
Noise cancelling headphones offer you relief from the uncomfortable distracting external sounds getting in the way of whatever your listening to. So the headphones themselves, which cover your entire ears by necessity, also need to be comfortable. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 give you plenty of ear cushioning for extended sessions and leather padding that also helps block out sound. The outer surface is a stylish eggshell.
The noise cancelling tech itself though is really where the Bose 700 shines. The maximum setting turns the world virtually silent as you type, sit on an airplane, or just exist alongside other chatty people. You can use a less intense setting to let in some sound, perhaps for safety reasons. And when you turn off noise cancelling entirely, ambient sounds are picked up by the mics and piped into your ears in a pleasantly natural way, like you aren’t even wearing headphones.
Those mics also help with call clarity and voice controls, other nifty features. Using touch controls on the outer panels you can easily access voice assistants like Siri and Alexa for hands-free control of your smart home appliances. And while it may not be the flashiest bit of functionality, the sound quality is also totally solid, especially the deep powerful bass.
For more on the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 check out the extensive review on our sister site PCMag.com. For more cool audio tech check out the Marshall Stanmore II Voice and these cheaper AirPod alternatives.
More on Geek.com:
