Are the Bose QC45 the PERFECT headphones?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

You’re sent to a desert island for the rest of your life. What headphones would you take with you if budget was no issue?

[@somedudethatchillshard8376]

Sennheiser Momentum 4 for me

[@davemeadows6688]

Well, you're not going to be taking any calls so for me, again, it would come down to comfort comfort comfort and as I say, the QC45's are the most comfortable to me. Sound wise they are plenty good enough. Won't be missing anything. As for sound, and I know you don't like to EQ your headphones but I use the Bass boost (or whatever it's called) in the Bose app and they sound fantastic. Right, so when are you sending me my ticket to this dessert island? 😎

[@ashbear2107]

i only have airpods pro, but now i am convinced to get myself the Bose QC45 as well! thank you for the review! 👍

[@kingkiril]

AirPods Max for sure

[@JerrySchulze]

Must have been intuition, I bought 2 pair just before your teaser the other day.

[@MsKarmachameleon]

I have them and love them. They’re so light to wear and very comfortable even long hours of wearing them. First ever headphones that I feel comfortable. The sound you can always find others that sounds also nice but the comfort of this one is amazing!

[@Bruceneuman]

You perfectly describe this line of Bose headphones and their iconic design. I have the 35s and the same holds true. I find myself choosing them above the others I own most days. Not the best sounding of them all but overall the most brilliant design.

[@majorblazer9055]

I have a pair of qc35 2nd edition, Have had them for 5+ years and use them everyday. I have replaced the headband and battery once and the earpads every 6 months. Still look and feel new. Bose is always a quality investment.

[@davemeadows6688]

So glad you made this video. I have considered my Bose QC45's to be the best of the headphones I have; AirPods Max (too heavy/don't fold/crappy case) Sony XM5's (ear cups too small/Crappy case). One thing you didn't mention (and which I think ALL headphones should have) is a ruddy big R and L so you can tell which way they go on!! Every time I put my Sony's on I have to search for the microscopic r & l that they've done their best to hide, it takes my ages. I just reach for the QC45's. They are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used, and comfort cannot be understated for importance. Great review Mark.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks!

[@adonisNathanielboy8543]

Honest comment!!❤❤❤❤ Love QC45

[@ginaherbig8764]

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[@adamhughesef]

Got myself a pair of these, largely influenced by this review. I've recently started traveling a lot for work with some 12+ hour flights, and having to work in a lot of public spaces. I have a pair of Airpods Pro which had been getting me by, but not enough battery life. The QC45's have been a near-perfect buy. I think they sound great and noise cancellation is like magic. And the case really is so practical, it really helps when trying to travel with just carry on luggage instead of a suitcase. The one gripe I'd have is call quality in noisy environments, it's just a lost cause in my experience. Thankfully not a dealbreaker for me. No regrets at all though, if you're after travel-friendly headphones, these are ace.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Someone else who enjoys a good case - nice!

[@debrachance4244]

Hi, do the Bose QC45 have a bass?

[@sweatpee8564]

@@debrachance4244 you can adjust the bass in the eq settings

[@realtruth529]

May I add the wish for simpel neon or strong visual colour L and R outside..to see them easy ! I never know what is left and right ! and bright L and R inside ! Its a strange thing they believe we are able to read miniture text outside in suttle same colour.. Happens in many products and fixed easily. I took sony 20 to 30 years of product development to think of backlit key in remotes for new tv.. How SLOW is the world designers ? ?? Dont they have user test before they release products to fix all these small things and listen ? Yes, QC 45 is one of the better sounds overall and comfortable, just not really amazing and for some reason Bose dont last well.

[@misstubbie1313]

I don’t use headphones on a daily basis, but when I travel, I do want good noise cancelling and COMFORT. I have the Bose NC 700 which, as you pointed out, are great. But I find them a bit on the heavy side. They feel sturdy but also a little stiff and rigid. While some people may find that attractive, they end up becoming a little uncomfortable to me after long hours. I’d really like to get my hands on these 🎧

[@cesar.soriax]

Also, I got glimpses of your backpack. What backpack do you have? I love the leather elements. It seems like a backpack I would carry. Thank you.

[@cesar.soriax]

I agree with your thoughts about the case. I carry so much already that a case is considered too. I couldn’t decide between the Sony XM4 and the QC45 but it seems I’ve decided. I’ve had Bose before but the market is so competitive now. The sound is important, regardless of build quality. My last pair lasted very long too. Thank you

[@avi4francis]

why did you finally buy?

[@clubpenguinbeer]

​@@avi4francisan hour with ur mother

[@bhargavteja2283]

@@clubpenguinbeer🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnwilson6512]

Just purchased a pair after listening to your interview you were 💯 percent correct! AWESOME thanks so much!👍👌

[@stephenknight6562]

I have a lot of premium head phones and the Bose QC 45 are my daily driver too for the reasons you mentioned too! Thanks for another great review !!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice to hear it’s not just me!

[@stephenknight6562]

@@MarkEllisReviews gymcady says that too here on KZbin.

[@crharper25]

Is there a way to play either side by itself?

[@SamMcKinley]

I have an AirPod max from 2021 and the connectivity was never good. Use them daily

[@mbs7994]

I love my Bose 700! Keep up the great reviews.

[@videocardzrule354]

I just bought the Bose QC45’s, and after 2-3 days of enjoying them, I exchanged my QC45’s for the Bose 700’s just to be certain I was not missing out on anything. The QC45’s are actually a little better. I’m giving the 700’s a little more time to be sure, or find some reason to love and keep them. But so far the QC45’s win for me. First thing is, QC45’s have deeper and roomier earcups inside. Crazy because the 700’s have a wider diameter earcup, but not as much room inside. Also, the aware mode with noise cancelation disabled, this performs very bad. You can hear your self through the speakers with a slight latency to it it sounds like you are listening to your self over an intercom. The Bose QC45’s some how master this and sound absolutely natural. Last but not least, the QC45’s block out sounds slightly better when noise cancelation is on. One thing that is upsetting is, I got these Bose 700’s brand new sealed at Walmart and when I opened them they were dead as a door nail. After opening the Bose app, I saw my Bose 700’s were manufactured in 2019. So I had to charge them for 15 minutes before they would even turn on lol. I updated the firmware on my 700’s. And I’m just really not pleased with them. I thought they would be better than the QC45’s. One more thing, my Bose 700’s also have an older Bluetooth device inside of them. While the QC45’s support a newer BT standard. There are things that the Bose 700’s are great at, but I am just not loving them at all, which is a disappointment for me. I hope this is helpful for people deciding who can’t easily try devices before buying them. But right now, I want my QC45’s back lol. I will give it another day or so with the 700’s to see if anything miraculous changes my mind. I will say 100% the only clear advantage for the Bose ANC700 headphones is they are slightly louder than the Bose QC45’s. The 700’s and just barely reach “Hurt your ears” the QC45’s cannot get as loud.

[@sajithsaji3606]

@@videocardzrule354 bro I'm planning to get Bose qc45 for watching movies. How s the sound bro ? Do you recommend me to get this ?

[@diveactive]

I took a gamble, never tried them as I have the Sony earbuds the latest which are pretty good but as I wear hearing aids I have to take them out before putting in the earbuds. Anyway, due to an issue I had with bows 20% discount so I thought I took advantage of it, and I bought the QC 45s not knowing that 4:41 they’ve been around for a whyle . I just thought I’d better take advantage this offer and I got wine on a refurbished set for 135 quid Well, I was impressed by the sound as they can cover my ears with my hearing aids in. And as my hearing lacks high end frequencies. The equaliser even did a better job. This is the problem today and choosing headphones. Majority of people don’t realise how much of hearing us they may have So first thing you need to check before even reviewing headphones is to get your mail checked. The sound for me is grateful what I paid. I’m not too sure my hearing would be good enough for the new up-and-coming future sets. Are your ears good enough to hear the best of your headphones?

[@ayushsinha7300]

Watching in April 2024. OC45 and XM4 were for the same price. Went for Bose as I wanted comfort for extended use and also wanted noise cancellation. No regrets.

[@alaaafaneh3926]

I bought those and they are my first headphones I bought ever. I am very happy they are amazing.

[@Want300]

I wanted to like the Sony XM4s and XM5s… but the ear cup isn’t deep enough for me. I got ear fatigue on what I would consider a short flight. The Bose have an angle in the cup for your ear, which makes a huge difference for me.

[@michaelminke1847]

First I‘d like to thank you Mark for the great review 👍🏻! I have many headphones, bluetooth as well as wired. But the QC 45 are my daily drivers at the office as well as on traveling. I‘ve tested so many bluetooth headphones (approx. 8-10 pairs), but in the end I stuck with the QC 45s. As of now the best decision I made! Great headphones, super lightweight, very comfortable, sound as well well as the all other features are more than „ok“ and one of the best in class regarding noise cancellation! And I bought them for 199 Euro.

[@damian0609]

are they ok for calls on macbook?

[@shayanmahar6714]

In the UK, you can get the bose QC SE for £190. It’s the same as the qc45 but come with a soft case. Just makes it more worth it in comparison to other headphones, plus you can buy the hard case separately for 20 quid.

[@MarkMphonoman]

I agree with you. Most comfortable, classic Bose sound stage, a d great noise reduction. Regarding buttons, that was one of the reasons I bought them. Love them.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

The buttons thing is HUGE.

[@stonelapsis]

Can u turn off anc or turn it down

[@TejusSubbanna]

I've been looking for a change from my 3 year old XM3s. Something which is equally portable, but more comfortable to wear with glasses. And of course, better mic for video calls. The QC45 goes on sale every couple of months here in India and I'll be sure to get them the next time price drops.

[@kshitijmaurya9477]

The cabin pressure also feels more neutral bhai, vs Sony. Soundstage is definitely wider. And the earpads don't push on the ear. In sony they do, and they aren't uncomfortable, but a bit annoying if you're using them for hours on end.

[@twofrenchrobots]

please be careful about the call quality, it doesn't matter to me but as far as i know the mic quality sucked when i got them (2020). I'll try it out on my new pair but just be weary.

[@twofrenchrobots]

If, you do want a good calling device i would seriously consider the buds 2 if you have a samsung. they're completely magical for me on calls, and you can get custom tips for them to make them hurt less. i just got another pair of headphones because i started to get infections from mine but. as long as you clean them they're killer for calls

[@christiansmith6451]

been thinking about getting a new pair of headphones for a while, lost my airpods and finally jumped the gun and started searching. after this video I will be getting the qc45, amazing video and amazing description of the headphones!

[@clairemarcel466]

I’m seriously considering getting these for work! Thank you for the thorough and honest review 🙂

[@salamance2]

I have the old Bose QC 25 with a cable since 2018 - wearing them every day in the gym - and the construction still holds up with no issue.

[@adamr8628]

QC25 is actually better. Because you can find them at a really cheap price. And run them through a quality bluetooth adapter/amp. The QC45 bluetooth connection is junk, like 99 percent of items with bluetooth, you don't want that so called upgrade. The QC25 also has a AAA battery that can be easily replaced and not have to worry about charging or eventual battery failure that is difficult to replace.

[@OscarBenben]

Very nice review and good work 👍🏼 thank’s for helping us out

[@kevintaylor1626]

I just ordered a pair of the qc45 for my wife for Christmas and now just see there is a NEW version....costs $50.00 more but really minimal upgrades...I almost ordered the Beats Studio pro which I saw in your other review saying those were your new daily ones but heard have heard the ear pad cushions don’t last that long and have to be cut out to be replaced vs the bose that are easier to replace and available from Bose also have read many reviews that question the comfort and small ear cup size....let’s hope my wife likes them! Great review by the way!

[@greatdemonlord006]

It’s good to see such precise reviews

[@manikant1990]

I love the headphones collections and your room, I wish I spend a day exploring all headphones in your room :)

[@normhardy]

I just got the QC45 and really, really like these cans. For me, it's the best all around headphone for my listening habits. The Anker Q45, Sony 910, Senn HD400, and three others were sent back.

[@dustinanddylc]

Just demod these at Costco sounded great glad to hear they’re your fav!

[@jeffone]

For me, the choice is between the Bose QC45 and the Air Pods Pro 2. My specific primary use case is for long haul air travel and the essential question is between the convenience of the Air Pods Pro 2 and the comfort of the Bose. Great video. Thanks!

[@johnny5gr]

I am facing the exact dilemma. What's your decision? I know they are different categories but if QC 45 are portable, I will probably go with them.

[@jeffone]

@@johnny5gr SO far I am leaning to AirPods Pro 2 as their portability is high on my list.

[@rnrthelad29]

im gna go for the airpod pro 2 and maybe a cheaper over ear, because i find the airpod sound signature good

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Nonono. You can’t compare iems with over ears. Iems are more portable indeed but I think they can make more damage to your earing than over ear headphones. Also the battery life of iems is so smaller than over ear… in a long trip you need over ear, period. In a short trip you may use each of one. For exercise, iems

[@KaioMichiru22]

I have both. They’re incomparable because they use different technology. But imo, Bose are better for air traveling because they’re more comfortable. The only thing better on the airpods in that case is battery life.

[@kevin23226]

I just purchased a pair of Bose QC45. I think I will keep them. They are the best!

[@DeusExAstra]

I have the QC35 and still love them. The most comfortable noise-cancelling headphones I've tried. And, I agree that the case and the way they fold up is very good.

[@paulorme3208]

Great review. I have QC 35 and the QC earbuds 😊2…. Previous air pod pros that I just couldn’t get on with. II will be buying a pair based on my experience with my earbuds 2 and your review… I was just waiting for a confirmation… and this has been delivered by your review.

[@rickblaiklock9965]

Agree with all of this. While I don't have as many cans as you, I'm close, including a dedicated headphone rig and wired Focals. Given all of this, I have a pair of QC-35s that I reach for all the time. In addition to everything you said, they seem to be indestructible. They've travelled with me everywhere and have been dropped or knocked onto the floor more times than I can count. They just keep going. And connecting to via BlueTooth to my iPhone, iPads and several laptops just works like it should. When the time comes I will be upgrading to the CQ-45.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice!

[@habsolon]

Great review. My better half bought me a pair at Christmas. Very quickly replaced my Beats Studio. Sound is good comfort is way better than Beats. Now have my perfect headphone hearing setup……QC45’s and AirPod Pro’s every occasion covered.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice!

[@tuckertech]

Same two I have. Covers everything.

[@Fermerswife]

Same here 👍

[@ve022]

true,the 45 is more comfortable and has better ANC than the 700'which i regret buying it.the problem with 45 i had was that the cushion ripped after a year and the filling in them is seen.another person had the same prob'but the comfort wins

[@Shawn-jy4td]

One huge issue with my bose qc45 is that there is a slight cut-off every so often when you are connected to 2 devices. Other than that it is as good as it is.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I think that’s what I have been experiencing. Very rare, though.

[@corychecketts]

I reluctantly bought the QC45s once my QC25s started to fail after 7 years. A week in and I'm hooked on the 45s. They're just great. I'm hoping to get at least 7 years out of them. We'll see.

[@Ki7oba]

I missed my original Bose wired noise cancelling earphones. Loved that they don't look so bulky on the cranium. Ordered a new set from your link. I have a pair of Sony XM3 & XM4. I think I have a problem.

[@timk-777]

Just went an ordered (using your link) :) Thanks for the great reviews (this and the earlier one, not so complimentary to QC45).

[@AdityaSingh-iv9wz]

This is my first time watching your video and I really like your review style ❤️

[@linadams1965]

I just bought these refurbished on Bose website for $179! I’m excited!

[@tuckertech]

I love mine. They are the most comfortable pair of headphones I own. I cant fly without them.

[@tykofps]

QC 45s are the best all around imo especially with all the updates over the years, qc 45s have a better noise canceling then the xm5s

[@edjack1993]

Hope they’ve sorted their ear pads. I had the previous generation of these headphones and the pads would quickly deteriorate - the pad cover material would start flaking off. So annoying - having bits of black pad material all over your ears and clothes. Check online and you’ll find numerous complaints about this. Wouldn’t buy again unless they’ve sorted that. Such a basic thing.

[@brk2507]

Ive owned bose 35s for 5 years and battery still long life. Amazing comfort... if they had hi def codecs id say perfect. Fat suprrior than competition for noise cancelling and comfort though

[@Lobzorg12]

what if i got sick while using anc, witch one doesnt turn off (super unfortunate) will it go away or i better return them?

[@dalemacdonald201]

Great headphones. Simple, physical buttons. Comfortable design and great sound.

[@Antitrump7431]

Funny you mentionned the intermitent sound cut, I have the same problem with the earbuds QuietComfort first version connected to my LG tv 3M away. I emailed Bose about the issue and no surprise on their response; Customer is the problem!

[@SerenusNoctus]

If you use them primarily for work/travel, meaning you will have them on for long hours, the "cheap" materials actually become an advantage. These headphones are so light and comfortable that you forget you are wearing them.

[@Selenite11]

Exactly- the point is “QuietCOMFORT” that’s where plastics come in, more metal and I presume they get heavier.

[@ThatsBadTV]

Every quiet comfort headphone I’ve owned has been phenomenal.. I’ve worn out a coupe of pairs over the years

[@chirag.photos]

Thanks Mark for this in-depth stuff

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Thank you very much!!! You made me decide for this. My first contact with brand headphones, some time before I became audiophile, were the Bose Bluetooth headphones that came with cable. Later on visited some KZbin posts by Mexican audiophiles that said the audio community hates Bose because they blame the company for “manipulating “ the sound to make it appear more “nice” for average people. That’s why I am impressed by your choice given that you have your table full of the best Bluetooth headphones in the world

[@copingflower1909]

I had a pair of beats headphones and ever since they broke after only about a year and a half, I have never looked back and have loved my bose headphones that I've currently have gad for 3 years now, and they have some wear and tear, but none of the wear and tear that makes them unusable

[@waddellvision]

Neat video, love the practicality that these offer, price is hard to swallow tho!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I think, given what you get from them, the price is pretty spot-on.

[@onlyzach1]

Great review. Was on the fence about buying these, but with a great deal on some Refurbished ones from Bose got it for $146 shipped. I'll be stepping into these from my Air Pods Pro (Gen 1), before that the original Bose QC's that stopped charging. Hoping for a big step up here. Mainly for watching movies/TV shows on planes and when I travel.

[@reginaldfairfield]

Hey. How do you like them?

[@onlyzach1]

@@reginaldfairfield They seemed brand new when I got them. If I didn't know it was Refurbished, I never would have known. Used them on a flight and the bluetooth kept dropping out a few times. Later discovered (I think) it was my tablet. Ended up returning them for the Bose QuietComfort (Green ones) and experience that there too on my return flight. Restarted the tablet and after that it was fine (*knocks on wood). Got these for $265.50 (with tax). The $146.00 price I got the QC45's was a great price and would have been happy if I kept them. Good luck!

[@reginaldfairfield]

@@onlyzach1 ... Hey. Thanks for responding. I'm really on the fence about them. Lol

[@onlyzach1]

@@reginaldfairfield If you find a deal like that, jump on them. If you can't wait and need them now, prob just best to spend the extra $100 and get the new model.

[@reginaldfairfield]

@@onlyzach1 ... Yeah. I haven't found a deal like your original one, but the price of the refurb ones don't seem so bad. The price for the newer ones is hefty.

[@ahmedsalama2103]

Thank you for your advice, i will move on and buy it 🙏

[@stevegeekscorner]

I love my Bose QC35 II they are amazing and I had them free when I purchased my pixel 5 in 2020

[@icebarounet]

Just bought a pair, I cannot wait to try them out!

[@NatLib74]

Same here, bought a pair yesterday. I was really uncertain whether to go for the 45. I always read thay Sony is the winner in comparison - but then a friend let me try the 45s. I've almost got the impression that Snoy puts a huge amount of money into having influencers always make the xm4 the winner compared to Bose.

[@JimiCanRead]

I’ve been using the QC35iis pretty much since they were released. I think the case is very similar but I literally never use it. Partly because they are usually on my head, but when off my head I fold them up and put them in my pocket. Over 5 years of that doesn’t seem to do them any harm. They last all day - but I do charge them every day. However I have finally broken them with some water damage… so am getting the QC45s to replace them

[@danielarthur04]

How are you finding the qc 45? I also have had qc35iis for 5+ years and am considering an upgrade because I’m starting to notice some deterioration in the sound and connection. Any things you miss about the 35s, how’s the build quality compare?

[@JimiCanRead]

@@danielarthur04 They are very similar, the main difference is that on the QC45's instead of noise cancelling having "high/low/off", it only has two modes: "quiet" (noise cancelling) or "aware" (amplifying the sound around you so it sounds like you aren't wearing headphones). The aware mode is sometimes helpful so you can listen to something but still hear if someone talks to you, BUT both "quiet" and "aware" modes have terrible problems with wind noise - if you wear them outside and it's ever windy, the mics pick up the wind and make a horrible sound. On the QC35iis I would just turn the noise cancelling off in that situation and that meant no wind noise. I hate that I don't have that option on the 45s and it makes me use them less. In terms of build quality they are very similar to the 35s though. It's nice having USB C. But yeah I wish I could trade them back in for some 35iis because of the wind noise issue. (OR bose could just do a firmware upgrade and let us turn the noise cancelling completely off when it's windy!!!)

[@ig8388]

Just bought these on sale in New Zealand for the equivalent of £184 seems like I got a good deal! Looking forward to trying these out after your fantastic review thanks :)

[@bentan9348]

From where?!

[@ig8388]

@@bentan9348 Noel Leeming on sale, JB Hifi has also sold them for this price previously, need to look out for the sales

[@amdeus]

You should’ve waited for prime day Just got mine for $115

[@justaguyfromreddit]

Just changed my q35 pads! 5 years and still going

[@flatheadfletch]

I have zero experience with headphones ! I love classical style music. Fresh Air Series. Especially while kayak touring at night. What headphones would give the best sound quality and not spoil from a splash of water ?

[@torstonvodesil6709]

Exactly the video I was looking for!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Awesome!

[@thejookking]

Sunday November 12th 2023, 1323hrs Thx for the review. Thx for telling me about the case. Unfortunately, I bought these in November 2023, and what I got was a cheap cloth soft shell. I'm gonna call Bose and demand the original hard shell case.

[@ibrahimsincap3705]

There is another version called 'Quietcomfort SE', which comes with soft case. Maybe you got one of these?

[@John-qo9hw]

3:43 "Follically challenged" lmao. I am stealing that phrase.

[@DJ.Skyhawk]

I daily the AirPods Pro 2, keep them on a lanyard attached to a belt loop. My over ear headphones are AiAiAi, but I only use those for DJing and producing music in Ableton.

[@jessicacollins8049]

I has the qc-45. I got them in February 2023. The sound started cutting in and out 2 months ago with light use. Im well past the return policy from Best Buy. So im stuck with these headphones that dont work as they should. The inly redeeming quality is they are comfortable. The battery life was garbage as well. It would go from 100% to 80% in less than 1.5 hours at low to moderate volume.

[@spacembf]

Dope review, looking to get a pair FOR SURE

[@agostongyulaszabo1520]

I have had two of these damaged in (light) rain. Same short circuit issue where the battery drains. Why can't they have an IP rating?

[@tobingj]

Can I ask a simple question. When on a call the others can hear every small sound from my side. Any fix for this? Bose qc35 2. Love them but way too receptive on calls.

[@oliverstemp9132]

The QCSE are great value at £189, they are identical to the QC45 but have a sleeve instead of the case. They do everything well. Very comfortable and sound great. The only small thing is you can’t turn off ANC. I use Beats Studio Buds + for travel atm so don’t need a case.

[@derhensler]

What a sec. Are you saying that they are the exact same headphones, just with another case for 100€ less?

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@derhensler yes, exactly the same. They even come up as Bose QC45 when you connect them.

[@A.S.8.9.]

@@derhensleryep, and you can get a original hard case for around 15-20€ 😆

[@650Swift]

Correct. I had the SE for Christmas and when I paired them, they came up in the app as QC45.

[@realtruth529]

yes,had both models and SE is same. just case difference ! @@derhensler The minus is you cant turn off ANC. only way is with cord on, so often with computer I use the cord.. on the go I use them wireless.

[@pheyie]

So lost now. Don't know if i should go for xm5s or bose qc 45

[@slumbpart7275]

I just picked up a pair on Black Friday sale for $180 even thought they released a newer model. Did I make a mistake or get an absolute steal? 😅

[@normhardy]

No mistake made unless you have $$$ to go up the headphone food chain towards your endgame model. There will always be a better headphone. I love the QC45 and have it on right now typing this.

[@Streetysuperduper]

I’ve got these. They replaced the 35s. I would have kept the 35s but I lent them to a friend and they got stolen. The friend got me the 45s as a replacement. They work great.

[@KoraOSRS]

I have owned something like 15-20 pairs of Bose headphones/earphones over the last 15 years (sometimes owning multiple pairs at once, sometimes owning a pair of headphones and earphones at once, etc...). I really recommend reading this comment, because as a long time and "experienced" Bose customer, I have some (literally) valuable wisdom to share. It's a long comment but it's worth your time. Something I really really REALYL want to emphasise with buying Bose headphones is the no-questions-asked, guaranteed free replacement, 2 year rolling warranty you get not just with Bose headphones, but with ALL Bose products. Why have I owned so many pairs of Bose head/earphones? Because every 1-2 years, I call Bose support and I make up some garbage like "the left earbud/earcup is clicking/quieter than the right one/cutting out" or whatever you want that sounds semi plausible, and that effects your experience with the product. Bose support will have you run through a few troubleshooting steps, you keep saying "ok I'll do that- ahh no it didn't work, it's still clicking..." and within a couple of minutes they will let you know that they're emailing you a free-returns postage slip to send the headphones off, and you will get a free, NEW replacement in the mail within 2 weeks. The only downside is, you'll have to wait 10-14 days without headphones. But the upsides are many. (An im First, every time you do this, your warranty gets extended 1 year from the day you receive the replacement pair, so you can repeat the process every year, essentially for an infinite headphones glitch. Secondly, and this is one of the coolest things, Bose's policy is such that they HAVE to honour your warranty, even if your product is discontinued. I'll explain a scenario that happened to me a couple years ago to explain. I had the QC35, and had replaced them a couple times. When it came to replacing them again as it was coming to the end of the additional 1 year warranty since the last replacement, Bose informed me that they no longer offered/sold the QC35, so to honour my warranty, they would have to ship me the nearest match to the QC35, which meant I got a free upgrade to the QC35 II. If I still had them and continued to replace them (I sold them after another replacement to buy the 700, but after owning two pairs of 700 and really disliking them, I replaced them to have a new sealed pair and sold them for nearly the retail price. Also a pro-tip: if ever you sell your Bose headphones to buy an upgrade, get them replaced first to sell them as "brand new and sealed", this is another reason to do the yearly replacement), I probably could have continued replacing them every year and eventually gotten upgraded to the QC45. Thirdly, when you return the "not working" headphones to Bose, all you ship is: the headset. You keep the case, the charger, any accessories, and they even usually tell you to take the ear cuishons off of the headphones before shippig them, meaning you'll have a spare pair. I have two spare cases from my old QC35 II which I had replaced multiple times. I use one of them as a case for my DJI Osmo gimbal (side note, it's astonishing how perfectly the gimbal+tripodfit in this case so snug!!), and the other I use as a "tech travel pouch" kind of thing, for chargers etc... Another note for prospective buyers of the QC45 headphones specifically is that, the QC SE headphones which you may see listed for sale for about 1/2 the MSRP of the QC 45, are literally the same headphones. Back when Bose quietly "launched" the QC SE, it was very hard to find any info about what exactly they were, Bose didn't actually publish any official information so it gave the impression they were a lesser pair of headphones- they aren't. The QC SE literally ARE the QC 45, but repackaged with the SE branding, with the ONLY concrete difference being that you get a soft case instead of the classic hard case seen in the video used since the QC 25. So like, I just bought a pair of QC SE, and all I'm gonna do is stop using one of my spare old cases as a tech pouch and start using it as a case for the headphones, and bang, I literally have the QC45 + case for 1/2 the price of the 45 (plus a tasty black friday discount!). Your take away from this should be: if you want to own the QC45 and the good case, buy the QC SE and look on ebay to buy the case for any of the following models: QC25, QC35, QC35 II, QC45. These all have identical cases and will probably cost 10-20 bucks (some tiny differences like the way the logo is stitched on the case, and the shape of the outter stretchy fabric pouch, but nothing major). Saves a lot of cash over buying the 45 outright just for the sake of the retail box saying "QC45" and getting a hard case which isn't worth the actual price difference. Finally, a disclaimer: I am an EU/UK customer! Laws and policies on warranties may change based on country/region! I can't speak for how this works in the US, but everything I have described has been based on my real world experience over the course of 10-15 years of buying, and subsequently replacing Bose headphones/earphones. Some people may think this is a lot of hassle just to get some new headphones, and that's fine, not everyone will want to do this. Some people may think it's not worth having to go 2 weeks without headphones every year, and that's fine. But if you want good headphones without spending too much money, or without worrying about if they break after a few years- this is a perfect solution.

[@samunanisasaba4698]

Nice review. Although, the thing is I am one of the people who buy headphones with the headphone jack quality in mind, unfortunately most reviewers these days cares only for the wireless capability only, as a result, it is almost impossible to find a better wired headphones using reviews... please do consider headphone jack as well. I feel not everyone is going to buy only for wireless capability ( I don't; hopefully there are some who shares the same feeling)

[@namenloss730]

I got mine today after 4 years of QC 35ii I have to say I'm massively disappointed by the lack of settings for noise canceling. Either you have "aware" that amplifies surroundings, or "quiet" that is full power noise canceling. With my QC35 I would mostly use the medium setting for noise canceling for office time, or at home. Occasionally the high setting for plane/bus travel. Only having maximum power NC is hurting my ears after 2 hours, and if I turn "aware" on I can hear the fan from my desktop extremely loud. 35s had an issue with high NC and wind. I had to set it to medium to not be bothered while running of cycling. I guess I'll discover in the morning if the 45s are even usable outdoors or not

[@amazinggrace313]

How in the world is the nc feature always being on hurting your ears??

[@namenloss730]

@@amazinggrace313 Cabine pressure

[@realtruth529]

Agree completely on the QC 35 and 45s ! Even busrides with would pick up weird sound, while too heavy on the ears in full mode. The perfect pair of this Bose model, has not be made yet. I think they lack the ability to use USER feedback to collect info on what would be needed t make them better hit our wishes. anc on and off in wireless mode, and 3 levels I agree with you and bit stronger fuller sound ! Its simple to fix as all they have to do is borrow from other models and brands plussides. Buttons I like old fashioned and simple as it is to as it is kineticly. Thats why I did not get the sony.

[@namenloss730]

@@realtruth529 i think bose is terrible with feedback, they don't seem to care unfortunately:/ i returned the qc45s to get the 700s I hated them too much. but the 700s are not great either, too lose, they keep falling off at the gym when i lean too much. the touch control thing is crap, if the air is too humid my hood will active the touch controls... i really feel like they regressed on head phones for the 700s for a gimmicke reason, for the 45s for a software reason

[@aumym]

i have qcSE and i love them too(same as qc45), but they are a bit loose on my head.

[@EmmaEdmondson-e1q]

I just got a pair and there amazing quality and sound can you use this for singing ?

[@Burgundychannel]

Would you say you could wear these while working out? Or will they be sent flying from that much movement? I'm thinking jogging and jumping rope mostly.

[@lb7304]

I bought mine for 179€ Was a great deal at amazon prime days 👍🏻

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Have you done a video on the new quietcomfort headphones? If you have them, do you prefer them to the 45's ❓

[@asaftzechovoy6812]

if the buttery stop, can i connect thaem manual whhith type. Imean for charging just for listening. Its important to me.

[@parsifal8232]

is bluetooth disabled while jack cable is used?

[@linqi7666]

I hope Bose adds a mode with no ANC/Aware in a firmware update, I sometimes really want that and I don't understand why these don't have it.

[@franciscozurita3646]

Hello. I own a pair of old QC 35 1, they are in excellent conditions. But do you think it’s worth the investment and get the new ones?

[@RedheadLG]

Apologies if you covered this and I didn't hear it, but do you find your glasses break the seal for noise cancelling on the Bose? For some reason I find it worse on the Bose than on others I've owned, like the Airpods Max.

[@michellevioletti4560]

Hi Mark, What about the bose app? Is that necessary to download? Thank you for the review.

[@nedkiryakov4824]

Hi. Did you ever replaced the pads on these? They look quite good ! I have QC 35 ii and the pads look horrible as the "leather" peels off.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nope!

[@keenesaulcrescini8687]

Mark!!!! OMG!!!! Why?! I just retired my QC35 and upgraded to XM5s LOL After watching this, how I wish that I waited

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Oops.

[@roki6467]

Purchased the quiet comfort 45's today at 30% off. They wont arrive until next week, but they will be replacing the overpriced and problematic Airpod Max! I hope your review of the 45s' is accurate, I've heard some disturbing things about anc mode creating a wind tunnel effect.

[@Armando_Aranda]

Do you still have these headphones? I was thinking about getting them.

[@rockstar6790]

I had the previous Bose headphones (QC35) and was so disappointed. I had to increase the volume more to hear my music and the sound quality is not as good as my Sony WH-1000XM4. Though I may have to retire Sony headphones and buy a second generation AirPods Max, provided if Apple will release one.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

I can get these for 299 ( Canadian ) 218 ( US )...thats for sure a great deal right ?...should i be picking up a pair ? great review by the way....cheers from Canada

[@NightOwlGames]

does it have a jackplug socket i can plug a Fender Mini headphone guitar amp into?

[@businessboss7754]

Hey, fantastic video! Watching this after your comparison to the Sony XM4 >1 year ago. It seems like the price is now dropped, and so it's probably a better choice than the Sony XM4 when it comes to reducing as much noise as possible around you?

[@SubaruWRC1996]

I want some good headphones with good sound cancelling, good sound with good base and to be comfortable. Are the bose better or sony headphones?

[@nofra21]

At the end of the day, comfort matters! It doesn’t matter if a pair of headphones has the best sound signature if you can’t keep them on for long!

[@jamesminshall4601]

I recently bought the qc se which I was told were exactly the same as the qc45 apart from the case. Compared to my old qc35 I find the noise cancelling dismal. I use mine in a workshop and I get strange feedback with some machines that’s just plain nasty. Wind noise is worse as well and when you hear metal clicking (eg cutlery) it gets amplified by the head phones.

[@binhmighty]

I had the same experience, I bought the QC SE from Costco (had to get a new one cause previous got stolen). The noise cancel wasn’t the same, so I returned it and got the 2021 model as I originally had it. I don’t know if the 2023 ANC quality drop down or the Costco SE has a drop in quality. Either way, I’m happy with the 2021 one.