QuietComfort 35 II vs Ace
Audio · 2,271 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 Ace — buy only if you prioritize headphone sound quality and all-day wearing comfort above ecosystem breadth. Today's gap is $39: $340 for the Ace against $379 for the QuietComfort 35 II.
Built from 2,271 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
46% would buy againof 884 owners
First 6 months 56% → long-term 67%+11of 27 long-term owners
The QuietComfort 35 II's record runs 1,387 owners against 884 for the Ace — 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
No recurring failure pattern measured.
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: $39 — Ace is the cheaper buy.
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long-haul travel comfort and build durability matter more than pristine audio fidelity.
Sound and comfort as top priorities — owners who focus there consistently rate it above the category average.
Questions people ask about this matchup
Which is better, the QuietComfort 35 II or the Ace?
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 Ace — buy only if you prioritize headphone sound quality and all-day wearing comfort above ecosystem breadth.
Is the QuietComfort 35 II worth $39 more than the Ace?
At $379 against $340 today, the QuietComfort 35 II costs 11% more and carries the same verdict tier.
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