Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Enjoyable, balanced sound ; Light and comfortable ; Excellent active noise canceling

Lacks virtual surround sound ; Lacks audio punch in action games ; Not wireless when gaming ; Poor value

They aren't Bose’s best anymore, but the QC 35 II are a smarter buy than ever

Superb noise cancelling ; Excellent mic for calls ; Light and comfortable ; Long battery life

No aptX ; Rivals sound better

The best headphones if you hate other people

Class-leading noise cancellation ; Balanced, but soft sound quality ; Incredibly comfortable

No auto play/pause ; No instant mute ; Plastic build, plain design

Lots of detail ; Impressive noise-cancellation ; Google Assistant integration

Tough competition

Impressive noise-cancelling smart-headphones that are great on-the-go

Nearly top-notch noise cancellation ; Excellent sound and voice quality ; Useful PC controller with volume wheel ; QuietComfort 35 II still holds up as great headphones years after release

Headphones are a four-year-old model with no internal upgrades ; Limited controls in app ; No spatial audio processing license included or built into PC controller

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset is exactly what it sounds like: a QC 35 II turned into a gaming headset. It's an excellent pair of noise-cancelling headphones that now features a handy boom mic and a desktop volume wheel.

Powerful audio performance with deep bass response and sculpted highs. Best-in-class noise cancellation, with new on-ear controls to adjust settings. On-ear access to Google Assistant. Can be used in passive mode.

Cable has no inline remote. Highly sculpted sound signature not for purists. DSP has major impact on audio at top volumes.

So, is the new QC35 II worth the extra money, or is it better to save a little on the previous model? It's definitely worth the extra cash—the $349.95 price is the same as the original's when it was released, and it still offers everything that model...