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Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black — Over-ear · 2017
Bose

Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black

Over-ear · 2017

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins by 6
Bose QuietComfort Headphones — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Headphones takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black lands at 84 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones at 90. That puts Bose QuietComfort Headphones ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on sound (90 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on anc (88 vs 82).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on comfort (89 vs 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black 84
vs
90 Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Score breakdown

Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black
84
anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black versus Bose QuietComfort Headphones — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2017
2023

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 QuietComfort Headphones

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 QuietComfort Headphones

Which is better, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones 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.

Which is better for sound quality, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — leads on sound (90 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — leads on anc (88 vs 82). ANC strength for commute and travel.