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Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 vs QuietComfort Ultra

Reddit rates both Stay Away. The split is what you want: the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — don’t buy it — get the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead. The QuietComfort Ultra — don’t buy it — get the Sony instead.

Bose · Audio

Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Stay Away—
44% of 459 owners recommend
~1 in 6 failure rate — ~1 in 6 long-term owner reports mention a failure, most often the bluetooth, typically inside the [0,25) month window. Reports that mention warranty mostly say it landed outside coverage.

Don’t buy it — get the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead

+ The most repeated reason owners recommend it (34 mentions).

− The single most cited complaint (23 mentions).

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose · Audio

QuietComfort Ultra

Stay Away$359.99
46% of 1,272 owners recommend
~1 in 3 failure rate — ~1 in 3 long-term reports mention a failure, spread across ear cushions, Bluetooth connectivity, and audio output, typically within the first 1–14 months. Warranty outcomes are nearly split: 30 resolved cases versus 25 unresolved, so resolution is plausible but not guaranteed. At 22% serious failure reports, this sits below the wireless headphones baseline of 27%, making it about typical for the category.

Don’t buy it — get the Sony instead

+ Repeatedly mentioned as a standout — all-day wearability is the most common reason owners recommend it.

− A vocal minority reports audio defects — popping, rattling, or channel drop-outs — often tied to hardware failures.

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Questions people keep asking

Which is better, the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 or the QuietComfort Ultra?

Reddit rates both Stay Away. The split is what you want: the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — don’t buy it — get the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead. The QuietComfort Ultra — don’t buy it — get the Sony instead.

Is the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 worth it?

Reddit's verdict is Stay Away. Don’t buy it — get the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead. 44% of 575 weighted mentions recommend it, across 100 ownership threads.

Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth it?

Reddit's verdict is Stay Away. Don’t buy it — get the Sony instead. Strong ANC and comfort, but ~1 in 3 long-term reports mention a failure — this is a divided headphone with real fans and real defectors.