Bose has launched its newest flagship wireless noise
cancelling headphones, the aptly named Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. At US$ 399, these sit above the US$ 350 QuietComfort 35 II, which will remain available
alongside the new ones.
The 700 feature a range of improvements over the QC
35 II. They have a brand new design, with a modern headband and stylish new
earcups. Like its competitor, the Sony MDR-1000XM3, the new Bose headphones
also feature touch controls that let you swipe or double tap on the ear cups to
adjust the volume and playback.
Bose claims the new 700 feature improved noise
cancellation over the QC 35 II. There are now multiple levels of noise
cancellation and you can also temporarily disable it to hear your surroundings
better, just like on the Sony headphones. The 700 also features four
microphones, which helps isolate your voice for clearer calls. A button on the
side lets you use access Google Assistant or Alexa.
The headphones also includes a new feature called
Bose AR. Using motion sensors on the headphones and your location, the
headphones can track your movement and provide you information about your
surroundings as you walk around.
The 700 are not the only headphones Bose announced
today. The company also announced the Bose Earbuds 500, which look like an
updated version of SoundSport Free. However, these will be launched in late
2019. The company also announced Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700, which look like
the 500 with noise cancelling but these will be coming in 2020.
