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QuietComfort 35 II

2017

The travel classic that made ANC mainstream.

Launch price $349Today $179

Then vs. now

8764

The frontier has moved: down 23 points since 2017.

SoundNoise cancellingComfortBatteryFeaturesValue
At launch (2017)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Sound8472
Noise cancelling9561
Comfort9687
Battery8258
Features8044
Value8262

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Our verdict

The travel classic that made active noise cancelling mainstream — still supremely comfortable, if now dated on features.

Pros

  • Legendary all-day comfort
  • Reliable noise cancellation
  • Now very affordable used

Cons

  • Micro-USB charging
  • No modern codecs beyond AAC
  • Sound is warm but soft on detail

Best for: Frequent flyers who prize comfort over the latest features.

Specifications

Audio

Driver
40 mm dynamic
ANC
3-level active
Codecs
SBC, AAC
Multipoint
Yes, 2 devices

Practical

Battery
20 h ANC on
Weight
234 g
Charging
Micro-USB
Folding
Yes, flat + fold

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