Good
Class-leading noise cancellation
Balanced, but soft sound quality
Incredibly comfortable
Bad
No auto play/pause
No instant mute
The Bose QC35 II shows why the company is so popular amongst travelers with class-leading noise cancellation and balanced sound. They may not be the most detailed or exciting-sounding headphones but they will sound great to most listeners. The addition of Google Assistant is a nice addition but not a must-have.
Bose took the already-excellent QC35 and updated with Google Assistant. The headphone is identical in every way save for the new Google Assistant button. This means you still get the class-leading noise cancellation Bose is known for, along with one of the best sound quality, and incredible comfort.
The Google Assistant works well on either Android or iOS and provides a similar experience to using a Google Home. The headphones will also read back your notifications, which may be redundant for smartwatch users. Google Assistant is nice to have but is by no means the reason you should buy this headphone.
Taken as a whole, the Bose QC35 II is an excellent headphone for travelers and commuters. Bose has found a good balance of features that will satisfy most mainstream listeners. I would be lost without them one of my best purchases.
My wife also liked them so much she went and bought herself a pair without evening complaining about the price.
BOSE QC35 II SPECS
Form factor: Over-ear
Weight: 10.9 oz
Battery life: 20 hour(s)
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1
