$89 vs. $350 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - TECH COMPARISON
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- This is a video comparing active noise cancelling headphones at 2 different price points. One pair costs $89 and the other $350.
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Feedback on the series please! End goal: have a tech style WORTH IT
I'll try and get my hands on these, thanks for the suggestion!
Glad the info was useful! It's going to come down to what you value more - sound quality or active noise cancelling. If ANC is your primary, then the Treblabs will be disappointing. But if it's secondary, and you're more into good sound, then the Z2s are fantastic for the money. But if you really want good active noise cancelling, Bose and Sony are the leaders :)
JSL Review can you do a review on ath ANC 700bt?
JSL Review I have the Bludio T6 and they are the new budget King for ANC Headphones. U should try them out. They're only 65 bucks
Why no talk on battery life? Rip.. 😢
watching with earphones with only one 1 working
me too
Kape Skies watching with a broken pair of headphones that sound like static and only 1 cup working
Pathetic! Go out there and make some money
Watching with the Sony mx3 lol
Watching with actual ear muffs. I can't hear a thing. I win
I’ve got the Z2’s and I’ve tried the Bose as well. In my Z2’s at least, there isn’t any hiss from the ANC, and it actually makes the mix much clearer than with them off. The details in the music all seem to be greatly clarified as soon as it’s turned on. I would agree that as far as blocking out ambient noise the Z2’s aren’t the best, but I don’t think they are as bad as the video made them sound. Overall, I would definitely have a hard time spending $350 on a pair of headphones on which I think a $90 pair surpasses in sound quality.
Agreed. I love mine. The bass is the only thing that dissipates with the ANC on with mine, otherwise, works very well.
So this is a weird question, but I have a small head and lots of headphones look weird af on my head. Are these relatively small?
How would the Sony MDR-ZX770BN or Sony WH-CH700N do compared to the Bose QC35? being them half the price...
saved me money 😂 great video, man! Can’t wait for this channel to blow up 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 great quality content!
haha glad it was helpful man, thanks for the comment! appreciate the support!
Thorough comparison. Outstanding. For the difference in price, I'll put up with the sound degradation. My opinion might be different if my job entailed frequent air travel. (I fly less than ten times per year.) I purchased the Z2 and am quite happy. Keep up the good work. Best, Tom
Are the ear pads on the treb labs replaceable
The Bose mic is incredible! The mic cancels out nosie backrounds. I use them at work which is very loud.
bro
i have never seen any of your video's
the sound is like asmr
nice and clear. thanks
haha thanks man, i work hard on the audio quality - honored that it even resembles an asmr :) Thanks for watching!
treblab z2 or soundsurge 46 or tribit quite plus or mpow h12 ?
thanks for the video have you made a bose comparison to cowin headphones? i am trying to decide if i actually want to pay 350 for bose or go with a slightly cheaper option that still has decent noise cancellation. i'm worried if I buy the bose, that they might break on me and I will feel ashamed because of the price. note i never had bluetooth or noise cancelling headphones, so would I even notice a slight buzz sound if I didn't get the bose ones?
Awesome review! great job. Thank you.
So are there good noise cancelation headphones that are cheaper? I'm thinking of older models, like the Bose one from 2 years ago something like that.
There's decent options for around $150
can someone compare the ideaplay v402 vs the treblab z2
Please have review also of below cheap over-ear headphones vs the Bose QC 35.
1. Mpow H5
2. Mpow H10
3. Awei A950BL
4. Taotronics BH22
Appreciate the comparison. Question: since he ANC is sub par and damaging to sound quality on Treblab, how well does the fit suppress external sound? You said the sound is great without ANC. In moderate noise levels like a mall or school cafeteria can you enjoy the music still?
Yes. I recently used mine mowing a lawn with ANC off, and though I could still clearly hear the equipment (obviously; the stuff runs at over 100 dB), the music was still crystal clear, _not_ at max volume, with a weedeater right next to my head (I was edging sidewalks).
4 years late, I know, but I hope that helps.
Please make a comparison with Edifier W860NB (ANC). Also Review Edifier W820BT, 830BT AND 855BT
Can you do DIY noise canceling headphones. (I don’t know if you can make ACTIVE noise canceling headphones on a BUDGET.)
how to connect it on ipad
I have a ton of headphones. I just pulled out the Z2s for a change. I've been wearing my Linnear NC90s which are fantastic. The Z2s are way louder with punchy bass and clean mids without sharp highs. I forgot how good these are. Great video!
Great video Jaesun! I really like the comparison style video! I haven’t used either set of headphones but if I had to chose I’d probably go with the Treblab because of the better sound and the cheaper price point.
thanks man! The Z2s are fantastic for the price, ton of value in a relatively affordable price!
But the whole point of this comparison is the noise cancelling, and the Bose kicked arse in that aspect, I'm buying the Bose!
i'm not really into the noise canceling feature, however, could you please tell more about sound leakage of the treblab? also, will the maximum volume makes sounds distorted/hollow? can you hear someone talking when using this in 70%-100% volume? thanks
Interesting review.
Just a touch of feedback: is there any way to trim down the highs of your audio? Maybe it's my audio sensitivity or my phone, but the "S" sound is rather sharp and overstated. Hard to listen to -_-
Good review, though!
So does treblab have a non anc headphone for 30 bucks less but sounds as good?
Yes they do! treblab BT5
My daughter has the Bose and I have the Teblab Z2. The noise cancellation is spot on with the bass, but it works rather well, with no hiss (on mine at least), but as far as sound quality, I kinda like my Treblabs. Will I upgrade? Probably. I have had them for about two years and maybe upgrade to the Z3 soon.
I like these types of comparisons. It really help, those who are on a budget, to decide which budget friendly devices are actually good. The only noticeable impressive feature about the Bose is its noise cancellation. For me, a $250 plus difference, in pricing, is just not worth it.
appreciate the feedback! Yeah it's really hard to justify the Bose price tag, especially if noise cancellation isn't top on your list of headphone priorities.
Great review man! I just had my power beats3 wireless totally crap out and I could not be any more mad... I have the bose QC35 and was wanting to get a workout headphone and think this will work out perfectly with the cheaper pair!
They're are great headphones at a great value!
now thats the best way to compare them
But is the sond quality better or worse on the treblab z2? Forget the noise cancelling for a bit. Do the Z2 sound better or worse in sound quality than the bose. I'm curious.
I think it's safe to say Boses sound better in the end, but with a almost $300 higher price point, that's to be expected. I own the QC35's while the sound signature is weird, they actually produce high quality sound. Can't say anything about the treblabs, but what I've read from comments and the reviewer himself the anc hiss is bad on treblabs. You can go for non anc with better sound quality, probably with same price tag.
@@dehoedergia he said anc aside
Not John Cena But why buy ANC headphones if you don't care about it's quality? Just buy same price non ANC and get a lot better, or pay up for the Boses(or other expensive ones).
@@dehoedergia It's not rocket science. They sound good for cheap. When people buy things they don't go "Yeah, this is perfect. Oh wait... they have a feature I don't care about so let me just never consider these again." Does that really make sense to you. And if people HAD the money to buy $350 headphones doesn't automatically make them want to spend that much. Why do you think he's asking about the cheap ones?
Not John Cena There's still no point in paying for ANC when you don't care about it. ANC puts price on the product, you can most likely get better non anc for same price, that's all I'm saying. Still the Boses probably sound better, but how should I know, I don't own the treblabs.
Are these sweatproof? I want 1 pair for the gym
They're sweat resistant. ipx4 certified.
they are not suitable for sport activities
I call that BULLShark. I run miles and miles with them just fine, adjustments here and there but just fine.
@Flippy Flip well i also you them underwater...the day you will try ones built for sport activities you will erase your comment. Good health!
@Flippy Flip nevermind as long you are happy with them. I have the ones design specifically for outdoor activities. Its honestly a different experience. These are too bulky headsets & uncomfortable heavy, and after a while the material gets wear down. Hugs
if you didnt have any of those head phones which one would you buy for a better deal?
If you want good sound quality, and you're on a budget, the Z2s for sure. If your main thing is noise cancelling, the Bose are better but they are quite expensive. If you're looking for a budget option with pretty ok active noise cancelling, check these out, I reviewed them a few months back and they are great: ruclips.net/video/Bxj6EoyXu6k/видео.html
JSL Review anyways i love ur content keep it up
thanks, appreciate the feedback!
Awesome video keep the good work up
Appreciate the feedback and support, thanks!
Thanks for the reply it means a lot to me
Ok.. QC 35? For the price mentioned I would go for the QC 35II. Also no mention of the Bose app.
How can I get the Treblab Z2 in India?
order on the website
thanks man that was soooo helpful ❤👌
thanks for the feedback, appreciate it! glad it was useful!
Can you review bluedio t5
It’s Gabe ! Amazing video man. Keep it up. Great review
Gabe, always appreciate your support brotha, thanks for the comment!
The Z2s might be overrated but it has surprisingly crisp and neutral sound. Battery is good, build is premium. Comfort is superb. The big let down is noise cancellarion.
Yea although you can really hear anything when music is on
I've had several Bose systems in my car and home... I'm a Bose guy and I had a pair of the Bose QC35's but the Treblab Z2's sound and quality workmanship is similar to the Bose products and is amazing especially for the price... I got mine for 50 bucks because of a damaged box..... I always tweak the sound products around with the sound quality and equalizer programs on my devices but the quality is already there with the Treblabs.... I watched some RUclips reviews on the Treblab's before I bought them and alot of the reviews noted the sound quality was on par with much more expensive products and in my opinion, it was true.... I know that some people say everyone has different tastes with sound quality but for me these are very good..... I plan on purchasing the Treblab XR700 Wireless Earbuds also as they too have good reviews.... These go for about 40 bucks... To each there own but for me, Treblab is on to something here..... I listen to all types of music from hard rock to classical to jazz fusion and have friends who have very high end audio products and I have been in to this stuff for going on 50 years so..... I'm just sayin.... ;-)
thanks for this comment man just ordered a z2 i want to give it a go
I actually have a different experience. My Treblabs Z2 are awesome. When I turn on the ANC, the bass and music get better. Maybe the one you have might not be fully new.
I thought I was crazy lol. I guess I’m not the only one
i'm not really into the noise canceling feature, however, could you please tell more about sound leakage of the treblab, does it have it, if any? also, will the maximum volume makes sounds distorted/hollow? can you hear someone talking when using this in 70%-100% volume? thanks
Can you do maybe other video with cheap ANC bluetooth headphones and add sth like TaoTronics TT-BH22. Give points and choose best and compare one expensive one with cheap ones.
Please do! I've been looking everywhere for this comparison. Z2 vs TT-BH22 and 40's
Nice video, thank you
Thanks for the review. I compared my TaoTronics BH040 (they look like a clone of the Z2) to the QC35II in a noisy store and came to the conclusion that their ANC was about 50% as efficient as the ANC on the Bose...not bad given the price difference, except that if you want great ANC well you'll be disappointed, regardless of the price. So I decided to order a QC25 for $150 during a BF sale !
On the plus side the sound of the music doesn't become as bad as what you describe for the Z2 so maybe they've made some progress with more recent models.
PS - great touch to list out all the gear you use, everyone should do that !
Try the Sennheiser HD 4.50, which are $153 but do a great job.
Treblab recently updated this model and it no longer hisses with noise cancellation on. They also now offer the option to have their logo in black so it looks a lot better than the previous version. The sound quality now seems better with noice cancelling on vs off. They're such a great value that I can't justify spending so much more on a Bose headset for the minimal advantages it has.
To add to this: they also now offer a package deal, in which you get the updated Z2s as well as their bluetooth speaker (which is also pretty good), for just $150. That was my introduction to them, and I gotta say - helluva deal.
I bought the Qc 25 for arround $250... best purchase I've ever made... so useful while commuting on the train
it's one of those pieces of tech where if I left it on a plane, I would go straight to the store to buy a replacement without hesitation.
I have the Z2 head phones. I love them and think for the price they are hands down the best value. Great video btw. I like the way you break down the comparisons, very professional and easy to follow
I have a pair of the treblab, I like them, they sound good, as long as they fit right
7:07 that buzz is their noise cancelling. I hate that! It is like using SKUNK smell so that you don't notice the POOP smell anymore!
lol eloquently stated
I think treblab has done better with their noise canceling recently I have a pair of these and when I turn on the noise canceling you can barley hear any sort of hiss and it doesn’t degrade the sound quality at all
I just need noise cancellation for planes. My ears ring for days after a flight. $350+ is so steep! :( why!?
I know it's expensive, but they are seriously amazing headphones. Check out the new Sonys, I hear they are ridiculous good!
If you don't mind earbuds look at the Jlab Epic Executive earbuds.
You can try other noise cancelling headphones, I have had a chance to test Bose QC35, Sony 1000-xm2 and Audio-Techinca ATH-ANC9. (To be honest, I just borrowed Bose for a 10 minutes, just to test how noise cancelling works and compare to other 2, which I own, so I will describe my experience with Sony and Audio Techinca)
They all have awesome sound, Sony have better noise cancelling.
Also plus for a Sony that sound quality do not suffer at all - with or without NC.
Audo Technica is cheapest one, they are powered by AAA battery, doesn't have Bluetooth and sound pretty bad without noise cancelling, seems to me, bass output somehow depends on NC technology with them. But atm they are comfier than Sony.
Try the tautronics tt-022.
They are amazing for just 50$
Watching this with my Sony WH1000XM2 and might upgrade to the M3. Greatest purchase I ever made
Heard the M3s are fire, gotta check them out!
@@JSLReview picked up some M3s two days ago and they were the first ANC headphones I've purchased, and nothing like them. Definitely love them
The QC 35 are made of glass infused nylon which is a big step up in strength from the standard plastic on the other cans in your video - good comparison you have a great voice..
Damn that "glass infused nylon" sounds like some Apple marketing bullshit. I just always thought it was just plastic.
Pona sounds pretentious I know but it makes a big difference.
And what about Sony WH-1000XM2?
Don't buy xm2, they cracking
Best review-voice on the internet.
Okay. I don't know what's with these reviews, but the treblab z2s are a piece of garbage. I got a pair in march and it was just horrible. It had a constant high hissing noise that you could hear a bit even while playing music, the anc didn't really cancel out anything, but it also made a very loud white noise. The thing itself was just pressing against my ears too hard. It put waay too much pressure on my eardrums, i would stop listening so i could take it off, it was that uncomfortable. First product i ever sent back.
the z2 has good sound but the z2 hurts the topnof my head as they dont expand long enough.
The same happens to me.
Aparantly subscribed to you but great video
lol not sure how that happened, but glad you enjoyed the video! thanks for the feedback!
I like the Z2 very much. Thank you.
Glad to hear! Hope the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
my first pair of noise cancelling bose(with cord) fell apart after 10 years. replaced with qc35 bose with bluetooth. worth every cent!
Feel the same way!
Got Z2 can not be beat for the price👍🏿
Once you tried Bose you cant go back, they are just too comfortable
The new king is Sony WH-1000XM3
@@thegripmaster666 i don't think so, they may sound a little better, but bose gives a you relaxing experience.
No nigga Bose weak as fuck
Sometimes i forgot going outside with my qc35 on, very light
Love my mx3
ANC headphones are amazing for people who commute a lot. worth every dollar
agreed!
Thank you for this. Just saw a sale for these on a website - $69 (goofy "reg. price of $259.99 73% off" ) - *It's like the 20th email since yesterday, Cyber Mon. SMH!
For this - maybe at some point reg. price $259 - I wanted to know about the ANC. You answered that! One of those too good to be true "sales, deals"
I know this review is a year 1/2 old, so far the ONLY headset that comes close to the Bose are the Sony WH-1000XM3. - And both are $279, as of right now...Tempting, but still way out of my price range. Ah well. Thanks again for the review.
It's an interesting comparison. The core is about anti-noise. Does it worth hundreds of buck? For me, the answer is no.
Have you tried the Bose tho?? Expensive yes, but hard to live without once you have them!
So the answer is for me
Headphones at this kind of price is an investment. I had the qc25 and bose replaced it for me with the qc35. I dont think you will get service like that with 90 dollars
for 1/4th the price the z2 is a no brainer!!! i wouldn't use it outside of the house anyway so when i am at home i will just use un a room with nothing else on and door closed.also you forgot to mention the z2 Bluetooth reception distance (exceptional) and the sound sync tech with streaming via Netflix or utube (also exceptional)
The earbuds are protein leather not real leather so they will get warm when on
Sony headphones mx1000 mark 2 sounds better then bose headphones has proven in loads of reviews and also the noise cancellation is just as good if not better on the Sony's
Hey thanks for the comment! They definitely sound better, and the ANC I agree is just as good as Bose. But I do think that the Bose headphones are more comfortable, which is important for me - I edit video sometimes 6-7 hours straight. But the Sonys are great!
Paul Shakeshaft lmao i have both and the bose sound extremely full and surrounds you in beautiful perfect sound almost feels like 3D. sony is just clean sharp sound and not as loud as the bose. if you know about audio sound, bose arent just loud sharp sound like every headphone, bose uses their signature sound with perfect frequencies so you have the most surreal sound in the Highs, Mids, and lows. sonys sound pain. sony has cool touch features which is it. ANC on bose is astonishing.
JSL Review I disagree it been proven via scientific analysis that bose anc is superior. I have both had return the Sony’s due to cracked head band a poor build quality and cracking sound with and without anc and then not connecting after 6 months.
MX 1000 M III makes every other ANC headphone look like noobies :D
Bose sound has absolutely no life in it. Also, Bose 35 IIs don't support Apt X / HD or LDAC. The XM2 and now XM3 sounds much better and the XM3 has better ANC.
REVIEW STARTS AT 5:00
Bose QC35 is definitely a kick ass product and worth its price. BTW $350 is just "suggested" retail price. Also the best price a BOSE store will give you is $299. I got mine for $270 at Costco. Maybe you can get them somewhere else at a better price, but I just love the Costco warranty.
I have a bose qc 35
I'd rather get bluedio ufo's. 8 drivers 2 being 50mm and lower in price.
Z2 easy amazing price tag
If I was just going for a pair of blue tooth head phones, without a noise canceling option, then I would go for the $89 pair.
I’d like to see more bluetooth headphone comparisons. 🎧
Also what would be great, promotional code discount from the manufacturers. Thanks for the video.
appreciate the comment, and I'll try and work with companies in the future to get those codes!
Speak on messager to treblab got a 20% discount for amazon UK even on the reduced price so well chuffed ! Only bought a week ago
Well, on the bose qc 35 you can deactivate it using the bose app
For the money, must go with Z2's!
I see you have my favorite car on you computer screen
Please use a different mic. Your recording is so bright it hurts! I'm listening on unbelievably smooth, warm iems, too. I haven't run into anything else that can cause sibilance on these...
If I may here is an ANC hearing comparison test between the QC25 and the TaoTronics BH40 (likely equivalent to your Z2s but probably better based on your comments!) : ruclips.net/video/1H69XEVfh6Q/видео.html
I want ANC headphones that don't mess up when dealing with ambient wind noise.. Like me if you're travelling in a bus everyday which has open windows, so there's always a constant wind blowing.. Even the Bose fail..
Great video! Love the comparisons between the 2 headsets! I would get Bose QC25 which is affordable and great for long flights to Europe! You can also convert them to be Bluetooth! No need to get QC35, as for the other brand, I need noise cancellation which they don’t seem to be as good as the Bose!
Thanks for the comment, and yes i totally agree, the Bose QC25s are an amazing pair of headphones, and they are often on sale!
i got myself $55 active noise cancelling headphone lol !!!
*Go Cowin 👍👍*
I own the Cowin E7. Fantastic headphones. Glad to see a fellow Cowin owner.
1-10 how good they sound?
Unfortunately the QC35 did not last long enough. The power switch broke, and the Bose service guys refused to repair it, they said it will have to be replaced but I was not eligible for one. So that was a let down.I finally opened it myself and hacked, now it can be switched ON using a toothpick as the slider plastic had broken. Its unbelievable they charge so much for such a crappy product. I also found later on that this was a common problem in the QC35.
I found the audio a bit muffled in the QC35, I thought the sound quality was much better in my 40$ Edifier headphone. I have now decided to buy a ATH-M50X this time, I am not much of a fan of ANC anyway.
Never heard anyone else have that problem with the power button, guess you can find anything a common problem if you google it. Also QC35 muffled, are you deaf? I think they're anything but muffled, they have a weird almost mechanical sounding sound signature but I'd never call i muffled. Yes, also ANC is pretty useless if you listen to music on high volume or don't move in loud places often. My QC35 have worked just fine and I'm happy with them, they're just too comfortable to not like imo. Also I don't think QC35 is a crappy product, maybe you just had a bad one, there are those in every product you can name.
Also, did you get the ATH-M50X's already? Heard good stuff about them, they're studio monitors though, might be kinda boring for music but at least the sound signature is flat.
Clearly you haven't used higher quality headphone, try some of the professional headphones, you won't be going back to Bose.
Regarding the problem of the slider switch, that is a common problem with the QC35, unfortunately due to the nature of the design, the headphone can only be replaced.
Its true that ANC does not work in noisy places, I have tried it in Emirates business class, it wan't very good, but the headphones that Emirates gives was way better.
arbjful ANC works wonders in the loud ass bus I use my boses in. Also high quality headphones, like my sennheiser hd600's or my hifiman he-400i's? I do own good headphones, they are better, but after I went wireless with headphones I aint gonna carry wired ones around with me anymore. Boses are best anc headphones for me purely because of comfort and acceptable sound. The build feels solid enough not to bother since I'm careful with my shit anyway. You come off more like a hater that someone who actually cares about this stuff. I haven't spent 1500€ on headphone stuff without research.
Come on dood, which was it... #1 You dropped the headphones a shit ton and your clumsy af #2 You got beefy hot dog fingers and you finger fucked the shit out of the switch #3 Your a tweeker, so you made it a fidget toy switching it on and off 1000000 times
sounds exactly like what you would do...
Sent my QC35s back. Nothing but connection issues. So not worth it.
Well, i have the bose qc 35 too. It may be your device because my headphones dont really work on my computer but are great with everything else.
The Treblab is great. Gekocht voor 67 euro....wat een bass.
For me my sennheisers are by far more comfortable and have better sound quality than my bose the soundlink 2 in my opinion dig in to my head to much by far im more impressed on how comfortable my 4.50btncs are hardly have any cushioning on the headband but its really comfortable for me!!!
Hmmm...
TREBLAB all the way!
Nope
Great video. If you want great noise cancellation you can make it yourself for a couple bucks. Buy an over ear passive earprotector (those one construction workers use) and disassemble your current cheap headphone. Place the drivers into the cups also the wiring and you have a noise cancellation headphone that outperforms every expensive brands. The damping factor is mostly 28 to 35 dB and that's a lot. Just look up some DIY videos on RUclips if you want to give it a try ;)
anybody facing discomfort with the qc's?
The Bose are now 199.00 Amazon
Subbed.
Thanks man, appreciate the support! More dope videos to come!
Z2 all the way!
your audio is to treble peak, your "S" IS VERY SHARP. you need a good headphone
Thank you! I thought i was the only one who noticed this!!
I got the Z2 and keep the savings in my wallet. QC35 is over rated and pricey fir general user in my opinion. Reviewer won’t compare them if they aren’t the same level.
It doesn't.... FOld? what the hell these are noise cancelling >_< People are gonna carry them
I vote for the $89 price point.
I'd kop the Treblab. Bose has a long history of just being significantly overpriced nonsense. If sub $100 headphones have superior sound (which alot tend to have over Bose) to your $350 headphones, then you're an incompetent scammer or Bose, which are one and the same. 🤣
@Ezugo Obuekwe pretty much🤣😂😁😀
I have the Z2 and tried the Bose nothing to compare in terms of sound quality and comfort. When is about NC the gap is reflected in the price, at least I can tell you in the Z2 the NC is very poor as it works as a filter of frequencies that gives as a result reducing its sound quality. The NC in the Z2 doesnt exist such as.
As per comfort after 90 minutes of wearing the Z2 it hurt my ears. Another important detail which surprised me is the blue tooth feature. at times after 5 mts or 15 ft the signal gets weaker.
I believe the price is ok but I am sure you may find deals for same or better quality.
Why did I buy it? These are my first NC ones so I gave a try. BTW the case is really good!
In short if you want to have NC you will have to spend much more money.
Mine is an honest review