Bose QuietComfort 45

“Bose's most popular headphones get a bigger battery, but drop some features.”

Best-in-class noise cancellation ; Sculpted audio with rich bass and crisp highs ; Exceptionally comfortable

ANC can’t be adjusted ; No EQ ; Sound signature isn't accurate for true audiophiles

Though the competition is stiffer than ever, the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones continue to lead the industry with the best active noise cancellation you can buy.

Comfortable, sturdy design ; Great audio quality ; Good ANC ; Excellent battery life

Expensive for non-flagship headphones ; Missing a few features

Good build quality. Over 21 hours of continuous playback time. Very good recording quality. Excellent noise isolation performance. Very comfortable.

Poor passive soundstage. Mic struggles to separate your voice from moderate ambient noise. Bulky and can fall off your head with more intense movement.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 are good for neutral sound. They have a very neutral sound profile with a touch of extra thump, rumble, and boom in the bass that doesn't overwhelm vocals or lead instruments. Luckily, if you want to adjust their sound, their...

Good audio quality ; Very good Active Noise Cancellation ; Good battery life ; Very comfortable to wear and easy to carry ; Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity ; Auto off mode ; Spotify Tap

No IP certification ; No wear detection ; No HD codecs supported ; A little too expensive

Would I advise you to buy the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $279? Yes, especially if you were reluctant to purchase the more expensive Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (review) . Not only does the non-Ultra version cost $100 less, but you only...

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I was never a huge fan of over-ear headphones because of the bulkiness, and I’ve been hooked on earbuds for quite some time, but they don’t match up to the QuietComfort 45s when it comes to saving my precious ears during a flight. Bose is known for...

Really good ANC compared to many others ; Comfortable to wear ; Aware mode ; USB-C, 3.5mm audio option ; Hard travel case included ; Bluetooth 5.1

No auto-pause/auto-resume ; No EQ and Noise Cancelling customisations ; No airplane adapter included ; No aptX

Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort Series comes with superior audio noise cancellation and perfected design

Among the most comfortable headphones we know of. Good noise reduction and ambient sound. Neutral sound balance.

The sound is perceived as slim, noise reduction has a bit of a hiss and can also not be turned off without simultaneously activating ambient sound. Not waterproof.

If you like the Bose QuitetComfort 35, you will like the QuietComfort 45 even better. They are basically the same headphones, only with USB-C, ambient sound and multipoint.