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Thursday, 26 April 2018

Bose QC35 II Review – Noise-cancelling headphones with Google Assistant

A few months back, Bose officially introduced QC 35 II, noise-cancelling headphones that come with Google Assistant. Being the first headphones to get launched with voice-assistant, it retails around $349 (approximately Rs. 22,924 approx.) in various countries including U.S., Australia, Canada, Germany, France and the UK. It was launched in India priced at Rs. 29363 in India. Has Bose fared yet again?  Box Contents QC35 II headphones in Silver color AUX audio cable for wired connection USB cable Carrying case Design The Quiet Comfort 35 II carries the same design language as its predecessor, which is kind of minimalistic yet boring. The headset is made of premium materials that make them lightweight and comfortable for all-day listening. The headset is made of two materials to be honest -- plastic with a matte finish on the chassis and a metal caps on the back of the earcups. It has an ear cushion that is manufactured from a synthetic protein leather and contains a silicone bead for passive noise reduction. Having said that the headphones look a bit cheap for its price, which in turn lacks the premium feel when held. It also has an adjustable headband that is really comfortable to wear and easy to pack ...