Bose
Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2017
84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose
Bose QC 35 II
Over-ear · 2017
84
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black lands at 84 and Bose QC 35 II at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Bose QC 35 II if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black 84
vs 84 Bose QC 35 II
Score breakdown
Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black
84 anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80
Bose QC 35 II
84 anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black | Bose QC 35 II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Bose QC 35 II
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black vs Bose QC 35 II
Which is better, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QC 35 II? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QC 35 II worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QC 35 II delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QC 35 II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.