Bose QC45: The King of Focus?

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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Overview
01:22 - Noise cancellation
02:25 - Attenuation comparison
04:10 - Ear pressure
04:43 - Sound quality for music
05:41 - Mic quality for calls
07:12 - Battery life
07:45 - Design
08:32 - Comfort
09:12 - Portability
10:12 - Connectivity
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[@EchoRomeIndiaCharlie]

This was a great review and told me everything I needed to know without any waffling. Thanks. 👍

[@Sam10X]

Glad it was helpful Eric! 🙏

[@viranchipatel9493]

Your review is so detailed at the point which is needed for consumer,Love your video dude!!

[@Sam10X]

Cheers dude, glad you liked it! 🙌

[@richf.9211]

Great job with the video! Very clear. Also love the attenuation graph comparison. Earned a sub from me. Best of luck with the channel!

[@Sam10X]

Thanks Rich, will keep working at it! 😁

[@paulaprice493]

I got my favorite Bose noise canceling headphones around 1999. They really canceled. Anyway, got the QC 45s few days ago. I like a heavy bass, but what I really needed them for was watching TV. I have hearing issues, mostly age related. I cannot hear speech very clearly. Closed captioning these days seem to be skipping over a lot of words and parts of sentences. I was using the Bose QC35 on my iPad, but on my new Samsung smart TV, the sound was sometimes a bit spotty. I’ve now been using the QC45 for almost a week and am very pleased. Easy to pair and connect. Speech is clear with no skipping. And if someone else is also watching, I can turn on my sound bar also. I like that I can also use with my iPad and even my phone. Headphones made specifically for TV watching tend to be a one trick pony. These are much more versatile. Overall, very pleased.

[@Sam10X]

That’s excellent to hear Paula (pun maybe intended…), thanks for sharing! I am often listening to audiobooks and podcasts so definitely appreciate clear speech 👌

[@ronch550]

This is a pretty good channel, man. You explain things well without going overboard. Wishing your channel well, bro. 👊

[@Sam10X]

Cheers brother, glad you're enjoying it! 👊

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Great video.. nicely explained.. I'm glad I subscribed!!

[@Sam10X]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@AJF0101]

Really helpful content, this sealed it…I’m upgrading from my QC15s (that still work perfectly after all these years!)

[@Sam10X]

That’s awesome, very durable, glad this was helpful 🙏

[@sukanya4498]

Awesome Review! Love the way you explaining active & passive noise cancellation!

[@Sam10X]

Appreciate it, glad you found that useful! 🙏

[@mrgold3591]

I have an old pair of the QC35 and they still work perfectly after +5 years. Bose seems to make bluetooth that sync up so much easier and faster compared to some other bluetooth speakers/headphones. Unless my QC35 die or have reduced battery life would be my reasons to upgrade to the QC45.

[@Sam10X]

That’s awesome! They seem to have a pretty solid build, maybe you can hold out until the QC65 😂

[@pspT61]

Same boat pal! Worth every penny......only complaint is the damage I get when I drop my baby by mistake.

[@6295607]

Same here. I have changed the ear pads about 5 times in 6 years. Is it possible to change the top fabric?

[@6295607]

I found a cheap top fabric replacement but won't do it until mine actually falls off.

[@lafisal]

Nice unboxing and review! I've got a QC35-II in Rose Gold. Love it. Great for listening to Podcast while doing housework, including vacuuming!

[@Sam10X]

Thanks Laila! Couldn’t agree more, the amount of books and podcasts I’ve gone through while doing housework is huge!!

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

NO ROSE GOLD. black, navy blue, gray, white. That’s it….

[@lafisal]

@@tominftlthomasp3559 I know... I said mine is the QC35-II, and those DO come in Rose Gold. The QC45 is missing out.

[@notValtrax]

Got a pair some days ago. Equalizer is came with the last update which is great but I don't like the fact we can't adjust the anc levels or turn it off completely.. for the mic I wasn't expecting too much even if for a 250€+ should have been better. Nice review ☺️

[@zirak93-2]

Yea, I agree. I am bascially waiting on that before even considering them

[@notValtrax]

@@zirak93-2 for me its not a deal breaker, I'm actually enjoying the way they works. Ofc I hope for some major updates but for my use they are solid and more comfortable than other pair I used.

[@elmaster6207]

That is the reason I returned them, because I can't turn ANC/Ambient off

[@Arciniega5k5]

Got mine for $40. Not as good as xm3s but still good

[@user-el6lt8fr3x]

@@Arciniega5k5 that’s a crazy steal dude, was it refurbished or brand new?

[@6295607]

I still got 35 IIs from 2017. Use them daily. Love them ❤

[@Sam10X]

They are solid 💪

[@zirak93-2]

Quite original and nice review. Tnx, Sam. I like the QC 45, but what I miss is the ANC low and off, something that makes them unable to cope in wind situations. I am still waiting for them to fix that with a firmware update before I consider buying them.

[@Sam10X]

Thanks, I’m glad you think so! I agree with the wind and just general outside noise as you could hear when I tested them outside, still room for improvement 👍

[@zirak93-2]

@@Sam10X I also think the headband was more comfortable on the old QC35 ii, but the ear cups are the same. I don't know if you have tried the QC35 ii, but I noticed the QC45 was more spacious than the QC35 ii.

[@Sam10X]

I think you’re right, I haven’t tried the QC35ii for a while but they use slightly different material for the headband and and ear cups so could be a different preference for comfort!

[@technoking4401]

@@zirak93-2 Which is better for studying, QC35ii or QC45? Price is about the same at my local store.

[@lostriot0535]

@@technoking4401 As someone who owns qc35ii and has tried two different QC45's several times, i have to say the QC45s are wayy better in terms of comfort and the noice cancelling is a LOT better. So if it is about the same price definitely go for QC45. Here where i live the qc45s were 50£ more and i really wish i had bought those instead as they are just soo much better. Short answer: BUY THE QC45!

[@jamzyjamzi]

Good review. Trying to upgrade as I own the Rose Gold QC 35 II & the QC 35 II Silver. I love how comfortable they’re. I bought the 700 UC but wasn’t impressed so I returned it. Wondering if I should go for the QC 45 or wait for QC 45 II if there’ll ever be any.

[@Sam10X]

If your QC 35 II headphones are working well then there’s probably no need unless you just want that extra increase in cancellation or just want something new! The QC range definitely have the comfort part going for them, if you’re patient maybe there’ll be a QC 55 😉

[@Arciniega5k5]

Ill sell you mine

[@espogian]

In your mic test at 6:25 it seems that the noise reduction is not working. I also own a pair of QC45 and they use a pretty aggressive noise cancellation for the microphone. How is that possible? Did you find some way to tune the microphone? Thank you

[@Sam10X]

Thanks for pointing that out Gianpiero! I too was somewhat surprised by how little noise cancelling the microphone provided especially when these are supposed to be one of the best. I didn’t adjust any settings and haven’t yet found a way to make any changes, but I will look into it further and perhaps reach out to Bose!

[@redsrollingnow1]

A very well produced video which was not too advanced in techy language that we get lost. I like your style and your presentation came over very well so keep up the good work! . . . . 😎👍😎

[@Sam10X]

Thanks for the kind words, glad it was to your taste 🙏

[@carlmichael5592]

Hello, nice informative review. Did you say the sound becomes more muted/less full WITH the audio cable? I would have thought the opposite to be true.

[@Sam10X]

Thanks Carl! Yes, those were my initial feelings, but having tested again I would say they are pretty much the same. Not sure if wearing them in for a year has made any difference 🤔

[@oleopathic]

Amazing range of this model. Thanks to bluetooth 5.1. You can walk very far from the phone and still be connected.

[@Sam10X]

Agreed 👌

[@zomgneedaname]

Eyyy Tech-tuber Sam! Should do this full time

[@Sam10X]

I'll do it if I get sent free stuff to review 😂

[@zomgneedaname]

@@Sam10X make a few more of em them send the manufacturer your channel for some review samples

[@Sam10X]

Genius! 👌👌

[@ash.mystic]

3:09 the Bose ANC steeply dip to around 12 dB at about 100 Hz, which is almost half of the Sony XM4s and almost 3 times less than the AirPods Max. It’s a small gap, but that’s around the frequency range of loud engine noises like lawn mowers and leaf blowers, so that could be a big deal (and potential deal-breaker) for many people, myself included.

[@Sam10X]

Might need to give them a real world comparison and see how much difference there is. I’ve only used while vacuuming and find it’s effective 👍

[@Orhanic]

Nice review. How is the ANC and Sound quality compared to the Bose 700? I cannot decide which one is better in sound and ANC

[@Sam10X]

ANC I think QC45 is slightly better so if you want max noise cancellation QC45 is what you want. If you want granular control like ANC level 1-10 then go for 700 as QC45 is either on or off. Sound quality again to taste, I think QC45 is a good neutral but again if you want equaliser control go for the 700!

[@Orhanic]

@@Sam10X Max noise cancelation ist preferred. Also I do not want to adjust the eq. Is there any differences in sound quality? For example if you tune the 700 eq equal to the sound of the qc45, which one would sound better?

[@Sam10X]

I can't say I've tried that (not sure how you tune it to be the same!), but assuming no changes to equaliser settings out of the box and just having both stock, Bose 700 might be a tiny bit better. In my view, practically speaking, just splitting hairs by this point because both will be very good, just depends on whether you value ANC or sound quality more!

[@alexlindsey6446]

I agree too many options on the 700's (regarding NC). The QC45's make it simple. You're right, if you want noise cancellation you want noise cancellation period. Why would you want to adjust the levels of it? I wouldn't anyway. Good review here. )

[@Sam10X]

Great minds Alex! Thanks for watching 👌

[@xaviervently781]

I want to get the white ones but the ear cups are quite pricey to change on amazon compare to amazon. I also have an old pair with the headband getting sticky and falling apart. Any suggestions?

[@Sam10X]

I haven’t used replacement ones but I would think that if everything is working well except the ear cups, then still reasonable value for money. So decision is really spend on new ear cups or spend on new headphones… if you look after them well should definitely last quite a while!

[@MichaelJessen]

Re _'a pointy bit on my head'_ . After years using headphones I recently noticed something odd too. So I searched and sure enough 'gamer headphone skull dent' is a thing! So I've jerry-rigged my new QC45s to distribute the weight across my skull more evenly. I cut to length a Miniso exercise resistance band and threaded it though the hinges, with the ends held in place with rubber bands. Slung between the hinges like this it acts as a second suspension band for the QC45s.

[@Sam10X]

I must say I was not expecting a response to that comment but this is a brilliant idea Michael! Glad to hear it’s not just me 😂 I should try this out, gotta love a bit of DIY 👍

[@MichaelJessen]

@@Sam10X I believe this ‘skull dent’ is a problem will only become more common as people discover how useful ANC really is. A post covering a DIY solution might be popular! I can imagine something involving a 3d printed part. One piece of advice- if you do try it, use a breathable material where it comes in contact with the head. The rubber exercise band I’m currently using leaves my hair a sweaty mess!

[@Sam10X]

Especially with the increased remote working and learning I'm sure! I can't say I have 3D printer at my disposal but will keep that in mind if I ever get to that level 😂 I can only imagine with the material, I'm thinking some sort of mesh, airpods max style, would work nicely 👌

[@MeetPatel-ps1hh]

Have you tried sony XM's? I am considering to choose between the XM4 and QC45

[@Sam10X]

I don’t own a pair but I have tried them - I do a comparison throughout the video!

[@aliposhtkooh9786]

I have a question about the hinges. Are they solid? I have had a number of headphones like SONY MDRXB650BT or SkullCandy Crusher and Beats Solo3 and they alllll broke from the hinge. Specially the Sony’s swivel hinge. I like how compact QC45 gets compared to Airpods Max but the robustness of Airpods Max is remarkable. Surprisingly I like how small the carrying case on Airpods Max is. Maybe I will buy QC45 or Senheiser Momentum 4 until AirPods Max 2 comes out but that depends on how strong QC45’s hinges are.

[@Sam10X]

I can’t say I’ve had any issues with the hinges for QC45s, but just my experience. AirPods Max don’t fold if you’re looking for compact even if the case is small but maybe the next gen will 😉

[@alannadent7396]

Not sure if you made a decision but I actually have both headphones and here’s why. The AirPods Max, to me, are the Rolls Royce of headphones. I absolutely love them for work, getting things done around the house, even mowing my small lawn. However, I started going for long walks and noticed the ear cups would get wet inside from sweat and would start to smell. For that price, I couldn’t do it. So I went out and bought the QC45. These are way way more lightweight and honestly feel a little cheap in the build quality. But other than that I love them. The ANC is great, but not as good as the airpods. But the portability is unmatched because of how lightweight they are and the way they fold up. I can throw them in my bag for a day of shopping. They’re great for walking as long as I wipe them down after and the battery is much, much MUCH better than the AirPods. If build quality if your top concern, the AirPods Max are literally unmatched. But if you want versatility and to not have to treat your headphones with utmost care, these are a pretty great option.

[@aliposhtkooh9786]

@@alannadent7396 thank you for taking your time and writing this comprehensive comment! It was absolutely informative. Well, I decided to buy a very cheap pair of headphones for now until the new AirPods Max 2 comes out. I love how the ANC and Sound quality works on Airpods Max. For walking and versatility I have Airpods pro 1st gen. I am looking for a pair of robust headphones which will make study sessions a tad more enjoyable

[@praveendws8318]

Hi @Sam If someone is playing music nearby. Will this headphone cancel it? I had one ANC earphones in past, it used to make music become more clearer by blocking other sounds. I have been in search of something with which I an avoid sound of music which people play nearby while work/study

[@Sam10X]

Hey Praveen, this will offer the best of what ANC can, which means if the music around you is LOW frequency (low notes) and relatively constant, it will be effectively cancelled out even if it's quite loud; but if the music is HIGH frequency (high notes) and constantly changing, then any ANC headphones will have trouble cancelling that out! Maybe if you can't change where you are, you can try earplugs + ANC headphones? 😁🎧

[@jooeoeoeoeoeoe]

I had an old pair of Coby ANC headphones that would actually enhance voices around me by blocking the lower frequencies only. Also emphasized voices from nearby tv or music. The opposite of useful lol

[@DS-cf1zc]

I recently picked up the Bose SE headphones - which oddly show up as Bose QC45, on my phone and in the bose app - and is well known to be the Bose QC45 less the hard case, it comes with a soft case, and a lower price. I will say they are excellent, the Bose app now allows EQ adjustment within a limited range - which I have found allows a little more bass, and makes the sound feel a little deeper. They are excellent bits of tech, and I agree with you - the ANC is amazing when travelling between home and work, and cancels out the people on the train so well I never hear the guy asking for my ticket. 🤣

[@Sam10X]

I didn’t know they came out with that, interesting! That equaliser adjustment really hits right with certain people. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, great to hear you’re enjoying yours, and hope you don’t get too many fines 😜

[@y4nns]

Is the soft case good? Or should I pay the extra 15 euros for the qc45 normal?

[@DS-cf1zc]

@@y4nns The soft case has been fine so far for my need - however if you are dragging them around outside a lot, or in a very flimsy bag - then I would have considered the hard case version if the cost was right.

[@zojirushi1]

@@DS-cf1zcthe SE is only $30 cheaper than the hard case version 45

[@KosmicKittee]

I was wondering if you noticed any audio lag while watching videos and/or gaming? I noticed the specs don't mention any codecs to assist in this; eg LDAC or APTX. Also, is the bass decent enough for a bass-head such as me? 😆

[@vincentlee7937]

Hi Sam, nice review. The Bose price is now 175€ for one on their official site in France, do you think it is a good deal for a year old device ? I know nothing about those

[@Sam10X]

Thanks Vincent, I can’t say much about different countries! But if price is the issue, first I would say that the official website probably won’t have the best price, so you’re better off looking for when it goes on sale at a big retailer or even Amazon. In terms of function, it seems like roughly every 2 years there’s an update on their over ear headphones but not necessarily the QC model. If you need a pair, no need to wait for the latest model unless you have to have top of the range, these will do you well, good luck with your decision👌

[@vincentlee7937]

Hi Sam ! I watched your review a second time & finally decided to buy it lol. I have read more & it seems the price had never been so low before. They went on a low price due to the release of Anker Q45 that had much more recent hardware, ANC technology & the same 32-bitrate as the Sony XM5. However having tested both Anker Q45 & Sony XM5 in store as you recommended I didn't like their sound at all, they overdid the bass a lot which made the music more muffled overall. I am not saying they are bad though, I think if I hadn't had the Apple AirPods Max nor Bose QC45 on my head before I would have noticed it but testing them back to back like this was immediately noticeable to me. Anyway I am writing too much, hopefully it is a "sound" purchase as it will be my first pair ever as a non audiophile haha

[@Sam10X]

That’s awesome Vincent, nothing beats going and trying them out, glad you found it suits your listening preferences, that’s music to my ears 😉

[@Hugo97HD]

​@@vincentlee7937hey dude how is it going with your QC45s?

[@user-wk6zi1qr4u]

thank you for a good video! i think maybe the voice at QC45’s mic test couldn’t use QC45’s mic. maybe it was the voice your camera’s mic caught? because QC45’s mic is monoral and isn’t as clear as the test of this video,and less noise. sorry if my english is wrong!

[@Sam10X]

Glad you enjoyed it! I think there might have been some fault with the pair I have here as someone else also pointed this out, thanks for letting me know 😁

[@user-wk6zi1qr4u]

@@Sam10X oh,sorry i didn’t know that.thank you very much! i’m looking forward to watching your other videos!!

[@Sam10X]

No worries, thanks for watching 🙏

[@TheQweenT]

I’m interested in getting these headphones. What color do u think is the best the black or white? In 2022 is the 35 worth buying?

[@Sam10X]

I’m a fan of the white👌 I say if you don’t have a pair, just go for the 45s

[@jacedragon]

@@Sam10X do the whites get dirty and show? I love the white but worried they will get dirty quick

[@Sam10X]

I’ve had mine for about a year and it looks fine - I mostly use it indoors though

[@lebbeus]

Does the noise cancellation hurt your eardrums if the environment is noisy?

[@Sam10X]

I haven’t noticed any pressure or discomfort from using them 👌

[@brizzlybear1776]

I think the mic difference has alot to do with the mics position . The apple mic is closer to your mouth like right below it but bose mic is behind your mouth.

[@Sam10X]

That definitely makes a difference, unfortunate it makes it just that much harder to improve the quality for headphones…

[@abdulhaleemalharthy6645]

How are they overall compared to the sony wh-1000xm4? 🤔

[@Sam10X]

I would go with Bose for better noise cancelling and Sony for better dynamic sound…but details in the video 😉

[@Myguitarlessonsplymouth]

Can you use these for gaming? Mic wise? Mine is not the case.

[@Sam10X]

You can but it’s not ideal especially if using wirelessly as there is lag. Wired may be ok. Not really designed as gaming headphones!

[@Armando_Aranda]

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

[@Sam10X]

Absolutely, I use them almost everyday 👌

[@RilxVideo]

I got qc45’s and people could barely hear me on the microphone when on a call, do you know any tricks I could try to fix this issue? I found several dozen of other people having the same problem, so it’s quite concerning. ?

[@Sam10X]

I haven’t encountered this issue myself, maybe you can try doing a full factory reset of the headphones and see if that helps 🤞

[@sarahchueh9151]

Is there a discoloration (become yellowish) after using a period of time?

[@Sam10X]

I’ve had mine for a year and it’s still looking good 👌95% used indoors though

[@TomerBenDavid]

Any hiss from anc without music?

[@Sam10X]

Extremely subtle, I didn’t notice it when using ANC to work without music 👌

[@David-dc2be]

do the qc45 leak sound? if so what volume do they start leaking?

[@Sam10X]

Not really unless you’re close and the volume is high

[@bigbooduh]

The bose QC35 is by far the most comfortable headset I have worn, I live right next to the main street and these help me keep my sanity. it would be nice if these headphones can connect to each other LOL

[@Sam10X]

Absolute life saver indeed! Do you mean connect to share music? I think you can with certain models through the Bose app but seems limited 🤔

[@MichaelTrxn]

Do you use Spotify with your iPhone? Or are you a Apple Music person?

[@Sam10X]

I would say I'm a Spotify person Michael 😎

[@miisty6438]

How's the bass I keep hearing Bose headphones sound flat?

[@Sam10X]

It comes down to preference. If you like bass heavy then this will sound flat and you should either wait for updated firmware which may have equaliser settings, or get the Bose 700s which have equaliser settings and also have solid ANC, or go for the Sony’s or Beats, don’t get these for the bass!

[@suttongriffin8154]

There is an equalizer now!

[@Sam10X]

You’re right, EQ is out in the latest firmware update!

[@daniel90009]

Can you use USB C to USB C for cable audio?

[@Sam10X]

I don't think you can, I believe you'll have to use a USB C to 2.5mm cable

[@matthewho5808]

Is the sound leakage very bad? Bad enough for it to be concerning?

[@Sam10X]

Not really a big issue at all 👍

[@Mickieshelton]

Just ordered..arriving Friday

[@Sam10X]

Let’s see how your experience compares to your deceased Sony’s 😉

[@Mickieshelton]

@@Sam10X can't wait to compare

[@valorantofficials3502]

Hey, do you know if this headset is good for gym and training with weights? Does it have good enough sound quality? Loved the video!

[@Sam10X]

I think it’s pretty good, can get a bit hot and sweaty like with any over ear headphones, and sound is decent now that you can now adjust using equaliser settings on the app, boost bass etc 💪

[@arthurmeier2050]

Where in Australia you’re from bro?

[@Sam10X]

Sydney 👍

[@greeksurferdude]

These comfortable for those of us with big heads?

[@Sam10X]

It has quite a bit of adjustment on the band so I reckon it should be fine - the best way to tell is head to a shop and test it out!

[@Lividbuffalo]

If your head is about the size of 5.7 footballs, then the answer is no. What size is “big”?

[@raphaelhanna8345]

I'm curious to know how good is this for gaming

[@Sam10X]

If you’re playing with it wired then it’s fine, but wireless is no good, too much latency/lag 🙁

[@raphaelhanna8345]

@@Sam10X What if my PC has bluetooth 5.1

[@Sam10X]

My experience hasn’t been great, it’s not designed for gaming…

[@zojirushi1]

How do you make the headband not smell bad after years of daily wear and tear?

[@Sam10X]

Mines been fine so far, you can always clean it with a light cleaner every once in a while 👌

[@DroidLocks6971]

Do They Sound Any Different The The QC35 2

[@Sam10X]

Out of the box they seem to be largely similar, some varying opinions on that, but QC45s now have equaliser settings so you have ability to fine tune 👌

[@zojirushi1]

Do you prefer 35ii or 45?

[@Sam10X]

I’ve tried the 35ii but never owned one so might be biased…but QC45 😜

[@stonelapsis]

Can you turn the noise cancelling off on these headphones?

[@Sam10X]

You can turn it off, but then can only listen via cable (so no Bluetooth if off)

[@stonelapsis]

@@Sam10X ah that’s a shame, is the aware mode good as a replacement for not being able to turn anc off?

[@Sam10X]

It’s decent, unless you need the best in class, then Apple is probably the better and more expensive choice

[@stonelapsis]

@@Sam10X thanks, good luck with the channel 🙏. Loved the video

[@josejoseph6338]

can receive call from phone and have microphone

[@Sam10X]

You can take phone calls using the headphones for both sound and mic - is that what you’re asking?

[@kingston4313]

Cant make up my mind if its this or sony mx4 same price due to sale

[@Sam10X]

Maybe it doesn’t matter which one you get in that case, I’m sure they’ll both do the job 👍

[@kingston4313]

So, i tried mx4 theyre super nice but the fit was awkward, i went with bose which was super comfy

[@Sam10X]

Love it!

[@SomeDudeFromHeaven]

anyone tried using qc 45 on gaming before ?

[@Sam10X]

Wireless no good due to latency but can use wired

[@SomeDudeFromHeaven]

@@Sam10X oh no that sounds sad. Because I just want a wireless good sound quality + comfortable headphone for gaming as well hahaha. I still dont know what r other options to look at :(. Not every gaming geeks can do awesome review video like urs.

[@Sam10X]

I feel you bro, maybe the next one they make, it will all work well 🙁

[@Stormmover]

Is this good for gaming?

[@Sam10X]

Fine if it’s wired, but using over Bluetooth has too much lag, no good :(

[@Stormmover]

@@Sam10X tnx

[@ninjafrog8419]

also the mic is terrible. not usable at all!! check out more opinions on them..

[@Sloba1992]

I used sony wh4 for 15 months and they are broken due to poor quality, I’m using Bose now, and Bose is better like 10 times, comfort, sound, anc, easy to use, calls 100x better, and Bose will last longer than 15 months for sure, wh4 couldn’t last until new model wh5 which is coming now in August, this Bose will over last current wh4 and wh5, until wh6, even wh5 won’t last until wh6, my wh4 didn’t last until wh5, don’t waste 350-400$ on Sony, Bose is better in anyway for me.

[@Sam10X]

Great to hear your experience, sounds like you’ve been converted 😂

[@Mickieshelton]

My XM 4 just broke on Sat...a quick jerk after getting out the car and that was that.

[@nationlove7738]

Soundstage?

[@Sam10X]

I’d say relatively wide for what it is, but I’m no audiophile

[@derweiehelge9087]

I'm not trying to make the QCs look worse, but simply judging by the ANC graphs you provided, I'd still argue that the AirPods Max have better overall noice cancelling. (Just to clarify, I don't own either) The AirPods ANC looks to be a bit better in the bass range and much more consistent throughout the mids, whereas the QCs have a massive dip around the higher mids which will probably cause voices to be quite a lot more audible. Though their performance against higher frequency sounds will be better. Just thought I'd add this, because simply looking at which graph reaches the highest point, without paying attention or explaining what that actually means is a very bad idea when comparing something like this. Overall I'd assume the AirPods would probably be audibly better at filtering out both voices and low frequency noises like those of planes or bus engines and such (voices much more prominently, you probably wouldn't really hear a difference with the planes humming for example) . But overall the QCs ANC will still be more than enough for basically anyone.

[@Sam10X]

I think you make a great point! Definitely something to keep in mind but also something to balance with the price as AirPods Max is almost twice as expensive so that could be a limiting factor! But ultimately agree that any of these will be more than sufficient for most people 👌

[@peternguyen3704]

3:39 you sure? you can have ANC just ON/OFF? not ANC ON/Ambient ON

[@Sam10X]

When it’s on and connected via Bluetooth, it’s either ANC on or Aware/Ambient on. There’s no way to connect via Bluetooth and have neither on.

[@drozcan]

You are comparing a wired mic with one over bluetooth, a2dp protocol used by bluetooth sucks transfering audio in both ways, therefore mic quality decreases a lot even if microphones are really good.

[@Sam10X]

That’s interesting to know, I wonder what new developments there will be to the protocol 🤔

[@angrybird2107]

The transparency mode on this thing sucks bad, too bad Sony.. great for music though

[@Sam10X]

Not the best transparency mode at all... but depends on how much you need it, it seems like Airpods Max have the best transparency mode

[@randywatson341]

Those graphs were interesting. There's a point around 1,000 Hz where Apple is noticeably stronger than Bose and Sony. Seems to square with reviews saying that Apple is good at blocking human voices.

[@Sam10X]

Nice spot! They need to just all get together to combine their strengths and create the best pair of headphones for us 👌

[@ciaran3862]

Nice video funny guy too

[@Sam10X]

😁

[@MaTaDor1314]

got my yesterday and returning it TODAY!!! HISSING NOISE when is on is driving me NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is like someone left the TV on back in the old day................... BOSE website say is NORMAL!!! My old Bose headphone DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sam10X]

That’s terrible to hear, doesn’t sound normal to me… you should ask them for a replacement

[@MaTaDor1314]

@@Sam10X I research it and ANC CAN NOT be turn OFF!!! So there is a white noise when is ON. When you get to a quiet room is so noticeable!! It should be an easy programing but Bose is really been lazy with all their software!!!

[@Sam10X]

It's true, I mentioned that a downside is you can't turn off ANC without turning off the whole thing, unless you're using it wired. Sounds like you may also have very sharp ears!

[@L.D.1]

QC35 II still better :) Better sound, better comfort which is the two most important. Only thing QC45 is better at is microphone during phone calls and faster charging, which means very little for me. Check rtings for a really solid review of everything.

[@Sam10X]

Definitely not a huge reason to get it if you already have the QC35 II!

[@franz8380]

Own both, can definitely say QC45 is a big upgrade on sound quality and comfort. The 35’s were my go to, but the 45’s bring the experience to a whole new level.

[@L.D.1]

@@franz8380 QC35 II scores 8.0 on sound, QC45 that you claim to be better scores 7.6 on sound. I win, you lose.

[@nickjacobsss]

Am i the only one who noticed the super old ipad?

[@Sam10X]

You got me 😂

[@mikefa5891]

Your review is very biased - both the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 outperform the Bose QC45 in therms of noise cancellation. I have been a loyal Bose QC fan for over a decade, and Sony has caught up and surpassed Bose performance and quality within the past few years.

[@Sam10X]

XM4 arguable as very close, each to their own, but XM5 likely, as it’s newer tech. Bring on the competition I say, we all benefit from the improvements!

[@bec2713]

I agree that the “google translate” voice is annoying and I really wish there was a setting to change it

[@Sam10X]

I think we can just turn it off for now when it gets too annoying, but with all the AI, maybe we will have a greater selection of choices in the future!

[@bec2713]

@@Sam10X how do we turn it off ?

[@Sam10X]

In the Bose app, go to Settings > Preferences > Voice Prompts, and turn off 👌

[@zelgados8122]

Glad you mentioned the robotic voice. I'm might not get these now.

[@Sam10X]

Good to know all the info before deciding 😂

[@tensazero]

I want ANC that cancels out everything!!! Especially when there's loud garbage raunchy dirty (so-called) music.

[@Sam10X]

Completely relate, you need to test out what works best, give this a shot and some others and see which cancels the most “music” 👌

[@LeenaBusan1980]

Your so handsome it’s distracting ❤❤

[@Sam10X]

You’re too flattering 😂

[@davidfromamerica1871]

Bose Noise Cancelation is patented. .

[@Sam10X]

Fact of the day!

[@user-wk8rd1hg1l]

"They started off making headphones for pilots." Incorrect. They started off making speakers. It was more than 20 years before they introduced noise-cancelling aviation headsets in the '80s.

[@Sam10X]

Interesting, thanks for fact checking John 👌

[@DroidLocks6971]

Most Definitely Not Worth $550.00 - I Fully Expected To Just Be Blown Away But . . . . After A Very Long Testing Period I i ultimately decided to return them - they have great anc and sound great with music - however much to my disappointment and surprise when compared to my WH 1000X M3s With Movies Going Back And Forth from my z fold 3 & iPhone We had to admit that the airpods max were Sorely Lacking With Movies - the wh 1000X M3s sound Was Fuller more present and more impactful even when we played the XM3s At a lower volume than airpods max - The Spacial Audio Did Improve The Movie Watching impact where the sound is concerned but still sounds muffled And Subdued compared to the SONY 1000X M3s which Come Alive With Movie Audio Which Was My # 1 Reason For Buying The Max - I WAS OONVINCED THAT ID BE SHELVING MY WH 1000X M3s FOR THE AIRPODS MAX BUT I DID NOT FEEL THAT WAY AFTER TESTING THEM - JUST MAJORLY DISAPPOINTED

[@Sam10X]

Sounds like you did some comprehensive testing! I think at this level, most top end headphones will sound quite similar and it comes down to our personal preferences or how our ears work, since we all have different audio profiles for our ears - which is what the Nuraphones try to do by personalising sound based on how we hear, interesting stuff 🤔

[@axlmollypercocets375]

25 hours of playtime is....it's disappointing these days to say the list .

[@Sam10X]

Wouldn't we all want longer battery life 😂 it depends on what we need it for, if I'm at home then the battery life doesn't really matter so much, but if I'm constantly on the move then the longer the better...!

[@henrykg]

Bigger battery gives more weight. So comfort or battery life? I choose the first. And if you fly to Australia just connect by cable while you seat.

[@DroidLocks6971]

Sony Is The ANC King

[@Sam10X]

Maybe, maybe not, or maybe the next release will be the ANC king 😉

[@ninjafrog8419]

I have the QC45 and they are TOTALLY unusable for calls...this mic test in the review doesnt come close to what they sound like in reality...

[@Sam10X]

What can I say but there’s room for improvement 😂

[@jimmurray8483]

Strange... I've had no problems with calls

[@ninjafrog8419]

@@jimmurray8483 have u tested them in a loud or windy environment? Or only in quiet conditions

[@jimmurray8483]

@@ninjafrog8419 mild wind, nothing crazy

[@MagnusBarnes]

you sound like you're reading off of a script and it's quite destracting

[@Sam10X]

Ah interesting… noted 👍

[@WULFMA5TER]

ANC is pretty good like 9.5/10. For music I would say 8.5/10. Sony ANC 8.5/10. Music 9/10.

[@Sam10X]

Depends on what you value more 😉