QuietComfort 35 II vs Bathys
Audio · 1,855 owner opinions across both productsA close call.
Reddit rates both Risky Buy. The split is what you want: the QuietComfort 35 II — buy only if you prioritize all-day comfort and reliable noise cancellation on a budget. The Bathys — buy only if you prioritize audiophile-grade wireless sound and can live with a moderate failure rate. Today's gap is $371: $379 for the QuietComfort 35 II against $750 for the Bathys.
Built from 1,855 owner opinions across both products · 297 long-term reports · how we decide
What owners say
58% would buy againof 1,387 owners
First 6 months 55% → long-term 74%+19of 270 long-term owners
59% would buy againof 468 owners
First 6 months 49% → long-term 60%+11of 27 long-term owners
The QuietComfort 35 II's record runs 1,387 owners against 468 for the Bathys — weigh the thinner side accordingly.
What you’ll regret
No single component dominates
~1 in 3 long-term owner reports describe a failure — primarily the power switch, Bluetooth connectivity, and battery — typically surfacing between 12 and 73 months in. Of tracked warranty outcomes, 89 were resolved and 69 were not, so results lean resolved but a meaningful share lands outside coverage. Failure rate is about typical for wireless headphones: the category baseline is 24% serious failures versus 25% here.
Typically reported months 12–72 · 270 long-term owners
The headphones
~1 in 7 long-term reports describe a hardware failure, spread across headphones, headband, ear pads, and other components, typically appearing within the first 13 months. Warranty resolution leans resolved — 4 of 5 tracked cases were made right. At 11% serious failure, the Bathys is more reliable than most wireless headphones we track, where the category baseline sits at 24%.
Typically reported months 0–12 · 27 long-term owners
These are the share of long-term owner reports that mention a failure, not the share of units that fail — owners with working units mostly don’t post.
Price and value
Gap today: $371 — QuietComfort 35 II is the cheaper buy.
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long-haul travel comfort and build durability matter more than pristine audio fidelity.
sound fidelity and premium build aesthetics over competitive pricing.
Questions people ask about this matchup
Which is better, the QuietComfort 35 II or the Bathys?
Reddit rates both Risky Buy. The split is what you want: the QuietComfort 35 II — buy only if you prioritize all-day comfort and reliable noise cancellation on a budget. The Bathys — buy only if you prioritize audiophile-grade wireless sound and can live with a moderate failure rate.
Which is more reliable, the QuietComfort 35 II or the Bathys?
The Bathys, by the numbers: 11% of its long-term reports mention a serious failure against 25% for the QuietComfort 35 II. Warranty outcomes differ more: 80% of Bathys claims were resolved against 56% for the QuietComfort 35 II.
Is the Bathys worth $371 more than the QuietComfort 35 II?
At $750 against $379 today, the Bathys costs 98% more and carries the same verdict tier.
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