Bose
Bose QC 35 II
Over-ear · 2017
84
/ 100
From $349
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 12
HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC 35 II lands at 84 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QC 35 II if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QC 35 II 84
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Bose QC 35 II
84 anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QC 35 II | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Planar magnetic |
| Release year | 2017 | — |
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
HiFiMan Susvara
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Bose QC 35 II vs HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Bose QC 35 II or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QC 35 II worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QC 35 II delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in sound.
Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Bose QC 35 II or HiFiMan Susvara 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.