Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Vs. Sony WH-1000XM3: Which One Is Better?

If you are on the market for a pair of high-end noise-canceling headphones, you may have probably heard of products from Sony and Bose. The two firms have made a name for themselves as makers of headphones for travelers and now, we weigh their Bose Noise Cancelling 700 and Sony WH-1000XM3 to see which one is better.

Comparing them is nowhere near easy as recently, Bose has moved on from its QuietComfort design to adopt the minimalist style. Bose Noise Cancelling 700 aims at Sony WH-1000XM3 with similar offers and a promise of the best ever seen call quality.

Design And Fit

If sleekness is what you are after, the best choice is undoubtedly the offer from Bose. The rounded lines and cleanness put the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 on a different level than that of Sony. However, the WH-1000XM3 has the edge in the soft lines, earcups, and plush leather.

While there is a consensus over which one has a better look, the comfortableness of the two models has divided opinion. Some vote for Bose’s but others feel that Sony’s memory foam headband is comfier. So with this respect, we recommend you try them on yourself and decide.

When it comes to the appearance, Bose is the winner here, but by a narrow margin.

Winner: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Features, Controls, And Battery Life

What Sony WH-1000xM3 have to attract customers in the past few years can also be found on the Bose Noise Cancelling 700. These features are USB-C charging, touch controls, and some premium app-based features. The most notable function here is the adjustment of how much noise you want the headphone to cancel. It also comes with eight microphone options so that users have the best call quality anyone has ever seen on a pair of wireless headphones.

Sony excels in every other aspect except for the call quality. With Sony WH-1000XM3, users have around 30 hours of battery life in comparison with 20 hours of Bose’s. Sony also gives you equalization adjustment and pressure equalization for flights.

Overall, the winner here is Sony WH-1000XM3 with lots of handy features and a more durable battery.

Sound Quality

These two headphones have great details and wide soundstages in common, which may offer you a new light with your favorite genres of music. However, Sony’s has more balance than that of Bose.

When it comes to bass, the one from Sony is the winner. Its mid and upper registers are also accessible and flat. According to the company, the pair works really well on dense mixes.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is not as good in terms of bass but the other two registers can rival those of Sony. However, in certain music genres, they can sound too bright to bear for the user’s ears. Sony WH-1000XM3 offers EQ adjustment, making it a better option for audiophiles.

Overall, the winner here is still Sony WH-1000XM3.

Overall

With the price of Rs. 29,990.00, slightly better sound quality, and a lot more features, Sony WH-1000XM3 proves to be a better option than Bose Noise Cancelling 700. However, those who value the feel and the look above everything else, and people who want to make calls on the go, might think that it is the other way around.

However, for most users, our pick is the Sony WH-1000XM3.