If you don't need the wireless audio and really just want top-notch noise cancellation, Bose still sells its excellent QuietComfort 25 headphones, and they'll cost you $50 less. If you definitely want both Bluetooth and noise cancellation for less, the JBL Everest Elite 700 has great audio and so-so...

Best noise cancellation on the market; Balanced and powerful audio; Can function wired or wireless

Cable has no inline remote control; DSP has a major impact on the sound signature in terms of EQ sculpting and dynamics

Frequent flyers and long distance commuters: these are the headphones for you.

Noise-cancelling works a treat; Sound is excellent across music and movies; 20 hours battery life

USB cable is a bit short; aptX Bluetooth isn't supported

Bose has made itself quite the name with its range of luxurious noise cancelling headphones. Indeed, you're probably quite used to seeing its QuietComfort range adorning the heads of weary commuters on your busy morning train.

Brilliant noise-cancellation; Superb sound quality; Impressive battery life

Expensive

The best thing I can say about the Bose QuietComfort 35s is that I want them - badly. While they're $50 more than the wired QC25s, I would gladly pay an extra $50 to get Bose's best-in-class noise cancellation in a liberating wireless design.

Superior noise cancellation; Light and very comfortable wireless design; Intuitive controls; Excellent audio quality; Long battery life

App doesn't do much; Bass could be beefier

As headphones go, Bose guaranteed itself a hit earlier this month when the company unveiled the Quiet Comfort 35s. These new $350 headphones feature Bose's best-in-class noise cancelation and are capable of hushing busy streets and packed flights down to a whisper that vanishes completely once your...

Fantastic noise cancellation; Very comfortable; Long battery life

Bland design; Non-replaceable battery; Not sweat-proof

They've been a long time coming but Bose has finally made a pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones and they were worth the wait. They're only £30 more than the QC25 which makes them a no brainer even if you use them chorded a lot of the time.

The market leader in noise-cancelling headphones has gone wireless, and you're not going to be missing those wires any time soon.

Bose introduced consumers to its first active noise-cancelling headphones way back in 2000. While its noise-cancelling tech is arguably second to none, Bose's ANC cans have always been a wired affair. This changed in June with the introduction of the QuietComfort 35.

The QC35 headphones have Bluetooth onboard so there's no need to use a cable to hear music from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Now getting rid of the cable was one thing but one thing Bose certainly has not compromised is audio quality.

Rarely do I feel like I actually need any of the products I review. A fast car would be nice on weekends, a massive iPad would be fun for a while; but these headphones are different. I can't shake the feeling of absolutely needing them in my life.