Bose announced the QuietComfort 35 around-ear headphones and the QuietControl 30 in-ear headphones. Along with the same, Bose also announced the all-new SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse headphones.
The QC35 has up to 20 hours of battery life from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, lasting longer than a flight from New York to Hong Kong. Simple buttons are on the right earcup: on/off, music volume, play/pause, and answer/end calls. The QC35 is packed with proprietary technology for performance, the finer details of materials, build and finish are equally precise.
On the other hand, the QC30 headphones feature tiny earbuds that integrate a total of six microphones, and a sleek neckband that houses the rest of the advanced electronics system for take-anywhere performance. The QC30 has up to 10 hours of battery life from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Simple buttons are on an in-line remote: music volume, play/pause, answer/end calls, and noise control.
The QC30 features StayHear+ tips, that eliminates the pressure and aches of conventional ear tips for hours and hours of wear.
While the QC35 and QC30 use microphones for noise cancellation and controllable noise cancellation, they also use a dual-mic system to reject the annoying background sounds that interfere with talking. Wind and crowds fade. Text-to-speech accuracy is improved with Siri and other phone VPAs.
THE SOUNDSPORT AND SOUNDSPORT PULSE HEADPHONES
Headphones are an essential part of working out. SoundSport headphones are wireless and use a special sport-version of StayHear+ tips designed to stay secure and comfortable during exercise. Made from soft, flexible silicone, their umbrella shape creates a gentle seal in the ear, while an extended wing “locks” in the fit.
SoundSport headphones are sweat and water resistant with powerful audio performance. Their inline mic and remote let users stay focused while skipping songs, adjusting volume, or taking and making calls.
The SoundSport Pulse headphones include a built-in heart rate monitor with the precision of a chest strap, so you can have one amazing product to pump your music and track your progress. And it’s compatible with Runkeeper, Endomondo and other fitness apps.
SoundSport headphones can complete a marathon with charge to spare. The SoundSport Pulse has up to 5 hours of battery life and SoundSport has up to 6 hours.
The SoundSport headphones hit the market beginning today for Rs. 13,275; the SoundSport Pulse will be available beginning September 2016 for Rs.17,663.
The QuietComfort 35 headphones come in Black and Silver; the QuietControl 30 headphones come in Black; SoundSport wireless headphones come in Black and Aqua now, and Citron in September; the SoundSport Pulse headphones come in Power Red. StayHear+ tips for the QC30 and SoundSport headphones are included in three sizes: small, medium and large.
The QC35 is available beginning today, for Rs. 29,363 the QC30 will be available beginning September 2016 for Rs. 26,438.
Bose has managed to combine the lightweight feel of earbuds with the amazing functionality of headphone-grade noise cancellation. On top of that, they have added the novel technology of controllable noise cancellation – all of these factors combined should propel the QC30 to a five star range – but some inherent problems bog it down.
There are real problems, as other reviews here and on Reddit have mentioned, with the microphone. I’ve tested it on both the receiving and calling end, and it is bad enough to warrant taking off a star from the review. The battery life also causes a bit of an inconvenience as it’s not possible to use them while charging, but it’s not a deal breaker.