Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black Review
Over-ear · 2017
Specdex verdict The Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black scores 84/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Bose's Bose QC 35 II — 2017 over-ear flagship.
Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black versus its closest rivals
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Who's the Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 82 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Mid-tier pricing at $349 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Bose QC 35 II · Midnight Black.
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2017 |
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