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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Keep your Bose 700, or buy one used, if calls and a slim fold-flat case matter most; Bose's current flagship is the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Keep your Bose 700, or buy one used, if calls and a slim fold-flat case matter most; Bose's current flagship is the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Bose rates the 700 for 20 hours, it connects to two devices at once, and it uses Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC. Move to the Ultra for Immersive Audio, CustomTune, Cinema Mode, aptX Adaptive and a 30-hour battery.
Who it is for
- People who take a lot of calls. Bose built the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 to pick out your voice from 360 degrees of sound.
- Travelers short on bag space. The Bose 700's ear cups fold flat with one twist into a thin, tapered hard case.
- Bose 700 owners whose pair still works. Unless you want the newer audio features or the longer battery of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), there's little reason to replace it.
Who should skip it
- New buyers. Bose sold the 700 from 2019 to 2024, and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) has taken its place.
- Long-haul flyers. Bose rates the 700 for 20 hours, less than QC45, QuietComfort Headphones or the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).
What sets it apart
- Capacitive touch controls for calls, volume, pause and skip, on a stainless-steel headband.
- Adjustable noise cancellation levels, set with a button on the headphones.
- Two devices connected at once, and up to eight remembered.
- Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in, with a voice-assistant button on the headphones.
Caveats
- Bose doesn't give a weight, driver size or water-resistance rating for the 700.
- The microphone counts, the 30 ft Bluetooth range and the built-in assistants come from Bose's specifications for the 700 UC, which shares the consumer model's chassis.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Around-ear, with a stainless-steel headband and premium materials | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Noise cancelling | Adjustable noise cancellation levels, set with a button on the headphones; 6 microphones for noise cancelling (700 UC specs) | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29; Bose 700 UC specifications |
| Ambient sound | The adjustable noise cancellation levels can let more outside sound in; no mode is called Aware Mode (Bose introduced that name with QC45) | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC and SBC; no aptX | Bose 700 UC specifications; Bose service confirmation, 2019 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0; range up to 30 ft (700 UC specs) | Bose 700 UC specifications |
| Multipoint | Yes: two devices active at a time, up to eight remembered | Bose support, using multiple Bluetooth connections with the 700 |
| Battery life | Up to 20 hours | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Charging | USB-C; full-charge time not published | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29; Bose 700 UC box contents |
| Wired listening | Audio cable in the box (1 auxiliary cable on the 700 UC list) | Bose 700 UC specifications |
| Folding and case | Ear cups fold flat with one twist into a thin, tapered hard case | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| App | Bose Music app for settings, firmware updates and added features | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Microphones and calls | Bose says they isolate your voice from 360° of sound; 4 for voice and 6 for noise cancelling (700 UC specs) | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29; Bose 700 UC specifications |
| Voice assistant | Voice-assistant button on the headphones; Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in (700 UC specs) | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29; Bose 700 UC specifications |
| Colors | Black and Silver at launch | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth 5.0 devices (AAC and SBC); two active at a time, up to eight remembered; wired through the included cable | Bose 700 UC specifications; Bose support, multiple Bluetooth connections |
| US launch price | $399, on sale from 30 June 2019; some Bose listings show $399.95 | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| Price band | Flagship at launch ($399); now sold used | Based on the $399 launch price |
| Announced | 29 May 2019 | Bose announcement |
| Availability | On sale in the US from 30 June 2019; Bose sold it from 2019 to 2024; used only as of 19 September 2026 | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29; Bose support sales dates |
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitive touch | Answer and end calls, mute, volume, pause, skip | Bose announcement, 2019-05-29 |
| In the box | Headphones 700, carrying case, USB-C cable, audio cable; the 700 UC box adds a USB Link module | Bose 700 UC box contents |
The 700 next to other Bose over-ears
Bose announced the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 on 29 May 2019 as a new design to sit beside the QC35 II, and put it on sale in the US on 30 June 2019 at $399. It stayed on sale until 2024. Here’s how its battery rating compares with other Bose over-ears:
| Model | Battery rating |
|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Up to 20 hours |
| QuietComfort 45 | 24 hours |
| QuietComfort Headphones | 24 hours |
| QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | 30 and 45 hours |
The Ultra also adds Immersive Audio, CustomTune, Cinema Mode and aptX Adaptive; Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) has the details. If you need none of that, a 700 in good shape still covers calls, two connected devices and a slim case.
Calls, controls and connections
Calls are what Bose built the 700 around. Bose lists 4 microphones for voice and 6 for noise cancelling on the 700 UC, and the touch controls on the ear cup answer, mute and end calls. The 700 charges over USB-C and connects over Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC, and the Bose Music app handles settings, firmware updates and added features.
Buying one used
The 700 came in Black and Silver at $399; some Bose listings show $399.95. It’s only available used now, and it makes sense only if it costs well under a new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Bose pressroom — Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 introduction — accessed 2026-09-19
- Bose support — Headphones 700 using multiple Bluetooth connections (2 active, 8 stored) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Bose support — Headphones 700 UC specifications (Bluetooth 5.0, mics) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bose 700 the same as the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones?
No. The 700 launched in 2019 and Bose stopped selling it in 2024. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) is the newer flagship and a different design.
Does the Bose 700 support aptX?
No. Bose lists AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.0. For aptX Adaptive, look at the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.
Does the Bose 700 have a transparency mode?
Not by name. Its adjustable noise cancellation levels can let more outside sound in; Bose introduced the Aware Mode name later, with QC45.
What's the difference between the Bose 700 and the 700 UC?
The box. The 700 UC shares the consumer 700's chassis and comes with a USB Link module, so a used listing that includes that dongle is the UC model.
Can I use the Bose 700 with a cable?
Yes. An audio cable comes in the box for wired listening, alongside the USB-C charging cable.
Official product page: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Tech specs: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 specs.