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Bose Headphones 700 vs Nothing Headphone Pro

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Bose Headphones 700

Bose Headphones 700

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 250 g.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 38,000Out of Stock
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Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 327 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IP52 rating.
KSh 52,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nothing Headphone Pro is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 68 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Bose Headphones 700 is lighter on the head.

Weight

Bose Headphones 700
About 250 g
Nothing Headphone Pro
327 g

Connections

Bose Headphones 700
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Nothing Headphone Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection

Fit

Bose Headphones 700
Cushioned over-ear earcups
Nothing Headphone Pro
Removable dual-layer ear cushions

Noise cancellation

Bose Headphones 700
Noise cancellation
Nothing Headphone Pro
Active noise cancellation

Audio

Bose Headphones 700
Active EQ
Nothing Headphone Pro
Metropolis Studios tuning

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose Headphones 700

  • Lighter: about 250 g (vs 327 g).

Nothing Headphone Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 68 hours (vs 20 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.0).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone Pro
FitCushioned over-ear earcupsRemovable dual-layer ear cushions
WeightAbout 250 g327 g
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeAAC: up to 68 hours ANC off / 30 hours ANC on
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 6.1
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours5 minutes provides up to 4 hours ANC off or 2 hours ANC on
SoftwareWorks with the Bose Music appNothing X

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
BrandBoseNothing
ModelNoise Cancelling Headphones 700Headphone (1) Pro
AnnouncedMay 29, 2019—
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack, Luxe SilverWhite

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
WeightApproximately 250 g327 g
Dimensions203 x 165 x 51 mm190.2 × 174.4 × 78 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
Battery LifeUp to 20 hoursAAC: up to 68 hours ANC off / 30 hours ANC on; LDAC: up to 53 hours ANC off / 28 hours ANC on
Charging TimeUp to 2.5 hours2 hours
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours5 minutes provides up to 4 hours ANC off or 2 hours ANC on
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cableBluetooth; lossless USB-C audio; 3.5 mm AUX audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.06.1
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 m / 33 ft10 m
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C chargingUSB-C and 3.5 mm
Cable Length1.06 m audio cable; 0.5 m USB cable—
App SupportBose Music appNothing X

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant and native voice assistant accessSmart assistant via configurable button; ChatGPT integration through Nothing X
Special Features11 ANC levels; Conversation Mode; touch controlsAuracast broadcast audio; Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; IP52; Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking
Sensors—Wearing detection; dynamic head tracking

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
Active Noise CancellationYes — 11 adjustable levelsReal-time adaptive ANC, up to 46 dB
Transparency / Ambient ModeConversation ModeYes
MicrophonesEight-microphone system: six for ANC and four for voice pickup, with two shared10 microphones for hybrid ANC; four-microphone call algorithm
Audio FeaturesActive EQ; Bose AR supportMetropolis Studios tuning; Personal Sound; Flat EQ; lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Drivers—Three-driver system: 40 mm bass dynamic driver; 13 × 8 mm precision dynamic driver; xMEMS treble driver
Frequency Response—20 Hz–40 kHz
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, LDAC for music; LC3 for broadcast audio
Spatial Audio—Spatial audio with head tracking

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
ControlsCapacitive touch controls and physical buttonsRoller, paddle, smart-assistant button, Flat EQ switch and Bluetooth pairing button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned over-ear earcupsRemovable dual-layer ear cushions
Water & Dust Resistance—IP52

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
Headphones / EarbudsBose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700Headphone (1) Pro
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio Cable2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable3.5 mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry caseHardshell carrying case with strap loops
DocumentationDocumentationQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a range of up to 10 m.

In summary

For most buyers the Nothing Headphone Pro is the better buy; the Bose Headphones 700 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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