Key Takeaways
- The Bose NCH 700 are a great choice for beginners, with adjustable noise cancellation and a cheap price that will maintain great value over the long term.
- The NCH 700’s slim design offers a modern look and a lightweight feel, perfect for those who appreciate classic, premium style.
- Simple app controls make it easy to adjust the Bose NCH 700’s noise-cancelling levels, and the bulky case lets you charge your headphones on the go.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones (NCH) 700 hold a special place in my heart as they were the first ANC headphones I ever owned and I’ve used them on and off. They served me well for two years, until a few weeks ago when I started using the Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones.
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While I quickly grew to love Bose’s 2023 QuietComfort Ultra, Bose’s 2019 flagship headphones, the NCH 700, also have a lot of great features to offer. For example, the NCH 700 are great headphones for people just getting started in noise canceling and looking for something less expensive, especially considering that you often pay a premium price for Bose’s premium quality.
Here are other factors to consider when deciding between Bose’s two over-ear headphones, including affordability, and why you might be better off going with the NCH 700.
1 Lower price
Good sound quality at a good price
Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Headphones
- brand
- Bose
- Battery life
- 20 hr
- bluetooth
- yes
- Noise Cancellation
- Adjustable noise cancellation
- Charging Type
- USB-C
The most obvious reason to choose the 700 over the QuietComfort Ultra is the affordability: The standard price for the 700 is $379, but you can usually find the headphones on sale for $299, while the QuietComfort Ultra is usually discounted from $429, bringing the price down to $379.
The 700 series is still valuable even though it is still a few years old.
While I love these headphones, I don’t recommend paying over $350 for over-ear headphones, especially when you can get a good pair like the Sony WH-1000XM5 for around $300. The 700 Series is still a good value even though it’s only a few years old.
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2 Slimmer design
A more modern design
If you don’t like the classic, slightly chunky look of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, you might like the slimmer, more futuristic look of the Bose NCH 700. The headband that connects the two earcups is not as slim and cushioned as the QuietComfort Ultra’s, and the earcups are more oval-shaped whereas the Ultra’s are slightly circular and thicker.
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Aside from the aesthetic appeal, the slimmer design and less padding make the headphones feel a little lighter on your head. Plus, the 700 comes in a nice silver and black design, giving it a more classic and premium feel.
3 Easy control over noise cancellation
Easily adjust noise cancelling levels
While I like the auto-adjustable noise cancellation feature, the Bose QuietComfort makes it a little confusing how to tweak the cancellation level to suit your particular preferences. On the 700 NCH, adjusting the noise cancellation level is as simple as opening the Bose Music app and selecting 1-10, with 1 being the lowest noise cancellation level and 10 being the highest.
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So, from my experience, I think the ease of use of the 700 NCH will be a benefit to those who want to be able to adjust noise cancelling levels more easily, and who aren’t interested in the more advanced features of new headphones.
4 Charging case
Charge your headphones on the go
The Bose 700 NCH case is a bit bulkier than other headphones, but there’s a good reason for that: The Bose 700 NCH carrying case allows you to charge your headphones on the go.
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If you charge the case beforehand, if your headphones run out of battery, you can simply plug them into the cord attached to the case.
FAQ
Q: Is the Bose NCH 700 worth buying in 2024?
Although these headphones are 5 years old, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a decent pair of noise cancelling headphones. I know tech enthusiasts won’t be impressed with slightly outdated headphones, but these headphones still sound good and offer basic noise cancelling capabilities.
