Deciding on whether to buy a product like BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or perhaps Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses

BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones specs

BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
 Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses specs

Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses
Type: Over-ear

Type: Audio sunglasses

Colour: Silver

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Jack: No

Bluetooth: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

Bluetooth / wireless range: 9 m

DESIGN FEATURES

DESIGN FEATURES

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant (IPX4 certified)

Resistance: Water resistant (IPX2 certified)

Earpad / ear tip material: Leather & memory foam

Other features: – Block up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays
– Dimensions: 148 mm x 162 mm (W x L)

Acoustic system: Closed

SMART / LIFESTYLE
Detachable cable: Yes

Cable length: 1.07 m

App: Bose Connect app

Other features: AR enabled

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

SMART / LIFESTYLE

NOISE REDUCTION

App: Bose Music app

Passive noise-isolating: No

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Active noise-cancelling: No

NOISE REDUCTION

CONTROLS

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Compatible voice assistant: – Google Assistant
– Siri

Active noise-cancelling: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Controllable noise-cancelling: Yes

Volume control: No

Quick attention mode: Yes

Remote control: Yes

CONTROLS

Control compatibility: All smartphones

POWER
Compatible voice assistant: – Google Assistant
– Amazon Alexa
– Siri

Microphone: Yes

Battery: Internal Lithium-polymer

Volume control: Yes

Battery life: Up to 3.5 hours

Remote control: Yes

Charging method: Magnetic charging cable

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Charging time: 2 hours

Control positioning: Earcup

GENERAL
POWER

Box contents: – Bose Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses
– Carry case
– Cloth bag
– Charging cable
– Quick start guide

Battery: Internal Lithium-ion

Weight: 50 g

Battery life: Up to 20 hours

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Charging method: USB Type-C

Charging time: 2.5 hours

Quick charge: 3.5 hours battery life from 15 minutes charging

Price: £349

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Bose and Bose, the average was £344.69 for Bose, £344.69 for Bose. The max for each was £1799.85/£1799.85 and minimum was £24.99/£24.99

Price analysis of BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Price analysis of Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses

  • BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours
  • Works with Siri / Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Microphone / remote / volume control
  • Find your zoneNoise-cancellation just got smarter. The Bose Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 have 11 levels of noise cancellation, so you can choose exactly how much of the world you want to block out.For quick chats with your boss, or more usefully, announcements from the cabin crew or train driver, a tap of the earcup will put your music on pause and let noise in.Loud & clearHear and be heard thanks to the mic that adapts to your environment – phone calls are loud and clear, and your voice assistant will hear you first time, even when you’re in a noisy place.Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are just a button away – ask for your jazz playlist, get directions, or find out what’s in your calendar.AR for your earsYou might’ve heard about augmented reality for visuals. But what about for sound? Bose AR is the first of its kind, designed to get you looking up from your screen without missing a thing.Your headphones, smartphone, and apps work together to bring you fun, new ways to travel, exercise, play, and learn.For example, you could get information about nearby tourist attractions, play the part of a secret agent, or get exercises that adapt to how you move.Bose AR uses motion sensors to detect your head and body movement. This information, along with your phone’s location data gives you content tailored to where you are and what you’re doing. It all starts with the Bose app.Brilliant soundAs you’d expect from Bose, your music sounds as wonderful as ever. Intelligent EQ and impressive bass mean your music sounds just as it should. Customise your listening experience with the Bose Music app.
  • Product codes: 17817787024
  • Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses
  • Battery life: up to 3.5 hours
  • Works with Siri / Google Assistant
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Microphone / remote
  • Sunglasses. With a soundtrackIntroducing the Bose Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses. They’re a bit different from your average pair of sunnies – they play music – but they look just as stylish.With miniature speakers directing sound towards you and away from everyone else, they create a ‘bubble’ of sound only you’ll be able to hear. So, you’re free to listen to your guilty pop pleasure (we won’t judge).Because there’s nothing covering your ears, you’ll be more engaged in the world around you – carry on with your conversation without pressing pause.Stylish & practicalWith a classic angular design, the Alto goes with any outfit. The sound tech has been discreetly hidden, so no one will be any the wiser.The Bose Frames have a sensible side too. Designed for every day, they’re scratch resistant, have durable metal hinges, and block UVA/UBA rays.They can handle the odd splash of water too, making them the perfect poolside companion (just remember not to jump in the pool with them!).Complete controlUnlock all the features the Frames have to offer with the Bose Connect app. It makes it easy to get setup, personalise your settings, and get tips.No need to reach for your phone when listening – one button does it all. Control your music, pick up calls, and trigger your voice assistant with some simple taps.
  • Product codes: 17817802666

What’s better BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses?

There are obviously a number of differences between BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £349 cost of BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Frames Alto Audio Sunglasses scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BOSE 700 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones



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