Beats vs Bose Which is the better value?

 Its time for a showdown as we pit Beats vs Bose to find which one makes the best headphones?

Sure, we’ve not been commuting as much in the last year, but there’s still something to be said for a quality pair of headphones, and for many it’ll come down to Beats vs Bose in a battle for supremacy. The trouble is that there are so many permutations to choose from - do you want over ear? Noise-cancellation? Fast-charging?

Headphones are also a modern way for people to express their own personal preference, with a plethora of styles and colorways, and there are two brands that listeners can’t get enough of: Beats and Bose. Thankfully, there’s never been a better time to invest, and while Sony and Sennheiser are also solid options, there’s a reason Bose and Beats are the most popular in this space.

We’ve chosen two comparable pairs of headphones as champions for this battle. In the Beats corner, the Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones - these premium wireless over ear headphones have an MSRP of $350 and they’re the top end of what Beats has to offer. Meanwhile in the Bose corner, we have the Bose QuietComfort 35 II noise-cancelling headphones. These premium cans also have an MSRP of $350 and are widely considered to be some of the best noise cancelling headphones on the market.

Over-ear headphones are meant to cup your ears so you can wear them comfortably for hours at a time. These Beats are adjustable, like most headphones, so they'll fit your head without issue. However, your ears may not sit just right inside the ear cup unless your ears are relatively small. The craftsmanship of the earpieces leaves something to be desired, too, as many customers reported peeling materials after only six months' use.