color
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mixed
· 45% confidence
On the white/light Bose 700 finish, buyers disagree: some say light colourways avoid the fingerprint and oil smudges that show badly on the black matte surfaces, while reviews of light-coloured 700s mention yellowing and discolouration developing over time.
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durability
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con
· 65% confidence
Across Bose 700 buyer discussions the earpads and synthetic-leather surfaces are repeatedly called the weak point: they flatten, peel and degrade with daily use, which owners say also reduces passive noise isolation (pads are replaceable).
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other
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tip
· 70% confidence
Line-level note: every reliable buyer review found is for the genuine Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (2019, stainless-steel headband, Bluetooth 5.0, ~20 h battery, no IP rating), while this listing advertises a 2024 ABS-shell 'half-metal bow' build, Bluetooth 5.3, a Realtek chip and an 8-hour battery. No buyer discussion exists for this specific listing, so the findings below are line-level evidence for the Bose 700 white/Soapstone variant and may not describe a differently-built unit.
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quality
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con
· 60% confidence
Several Bose 700 owners report build quality niggles: the earcup-to-headband joint loosens and the swivel creaks or makes plastic rubbing/popping sounds when you turn your head, and the frame picks up scratches at the slider ends.
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quality
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con
· 58% confidence
A recurring Bose 700 complaint is Bluetooth/multipoint instability: buyers report audio distortion, stuttering and dropout when two devices are connected at once, plus occasional random shut-offs mid-call.
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quality
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pro
· 62% confidence
Positive buyer and reviewer consensus on the Bose 700 rests on the adjustable active noise cancellation (11 levels) and clear call/microphone quality; sound is described as balanced but light on bass.
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quality
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con
· 58% confidence
Owners say real-world Bose 700 battery life often falls short of the 20-hour claim (roughly 14–18 hours in reports) and that the battery is not user-replaceable, a common long-term gripe.
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sizing
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mixed
· 62% confidence
Buyers of the Bose 700 report the oval earcups are small and shallow, so larger ears can rub against the driver mesh, and the clamping force is tight out of the box before loosening with use.
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