Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones review: Time to ditch Sony?

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[@carebearcarebear8185]

I've been using the QC 35 and QC 35 II as my main headphones for years. Didn't notice a difference between QC 45 and 35 II really except for the extended bluetooth range which I'm really thankful for and which is why I upgraded.

[@MrMishenko]

so you didnt hear sound quality difference?? really???? so i can save money and buy 35ii today???

[@carebearcarebear8185]

@@MrMishenko I personally would buy the 35ii if I didn't need the wider bluetooth range

[@MrMishenko]

@@carebearcarebear8185 is it true you cant turn off anc mode in qc45 ???

[@stephenknight6562]

@@MrMishenko I heard a big difference in sound and noise cancelling and blue tooth range

[@stephenknight6562]

@@MrMishenko yes. I don’t care never used my qc 35 ii without noise cancelling.

[@juliobenavides9526]

I don't have much money. But I like watch videos like this. Greatings from Perú.

[@Adhgnis]

you'll get it just need to wait:))

[@X22GJP]

Like we care?

[@morelukeplayz6953]

Same lol

[@dumm005]

@@X22GJP cared enough to comment? 🥱

[@ufwnessa]

@@X22GJP why you so mad?

[@andylopez142]

I personally went for the Bose at 700. Because of the car quality. And also because of how comfortable they are.

[@DanskuRL]

Been using QC 45 for a couple months now and thought i'd give people a heads up since I wanted to read comments like these before buying it. They feel really great, battery is really good, noise cancellation is good and i think the sound quality is good as well. With my headphones though there is a weird issue where my left side randomly starts rustling / making static noise that gets louder and louder as time goes on. Weirdly enough pressing the power slider down (normally you would slide it left to right) makes the rustling louder. And somehow once it gets really loud, the noise completely cuts out and then the headphones work as intended without any weird noises. The noise started showing up after like a month after usage and it occurs really randomly. I could send mine to repair cuz it still has warranty, but i cba because the noise can be fixed with that weird trick. Hopefully im the only one with this issue though. Apart from that i really recommend these headphones and they are definitely worth the price.

[@selmaice]

I own a pair too and have never had this issue, you should definitely get them replaced if you insured them that should NOT be happening

[@indoorgrow25]

My QC buds do that as well its weird I have two pairs one pair does it one doesn't

[@SR-fw8og]

Could it be two devices connected to the headphone via bluetooth simultaniously creating interference? I had weird noises on my 35 II that seemed to have appeared out of the blue, but it actually coincided with me pairing my headphones with my new laptop. The headphones connecting with both my laptop and phone simulatiniously was the issue and I believe it was messing up with the active EQ trying to adjust sound from two different sources.

[@DanskuRL]

@@SR-fw8og i dont think it is, the sound is so random that sometimes it occurs while on a walk, sometimes it occurs while sitting on my couch or in a classroom. It's also pretty random how the sound stops, sometimes pressing the button down snaps the headphones out of it, sometimes shaking my head snaps the headphones out of it and sometimes just presssing down the left earcup gets rid of the sound for a while. And with snapping i mean literally snapping. After it snaps the sound isnt hearable for a bit anymore. Also i feel that the longer i use these, the more likely it is for the sound to come and also harder to get rid of. I dont think it never rattles when waking up in the morning for example or turning these on after a long break. A short restart or even a hard reset doesnt get rid of the sound which worried me the first time this issue occurred, because i thought that was it and i couldnt use them anymore, but the next morning it was like nothing ever happened. And when it is not making the sound using 2 devices at once isn't an issue at all. Probably something faulty with the inner electronics that maybe gets worse once the headphones warm up after longer usage. Gonna get these replaced anyways sometime soon

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

​@@DanskuRL Sounds like a bad board, possibly a capacitor or something is dying on the internal amp. Probably just missed in QC because it only happens intermittently or only became an issue over time. It happens with even the best electronics. Just get them warrantied. That's a super valid claim. Make sure they know the full issue do they can do a proper FA.

[@manrique5811]

Damn Bose really took it's sweet time making an update that wasn't that much different than the first one

[@blakecandesign9628]

@@colinsouthern - The fact it uses the same drivers as the previous models tells me that it should’ve been called QC35 Mk3. Not QC45. Simple.

[@asotomayor]

If it ain’t broke…

[@XGamin1]

And making the headband worse smh...

[@riverrock335]

Bose bought by Apple. That’s why it took so long.

[@patricknelson]

But it _looks_ like they took their previous generation headphones (which were already quite great, but dated) and improved some of the only major issues. They added the USB-C charging and moved to the smoother headband, two major weaknesses of the prior headphones. The reason why is because the headband previously got super dirty and was very difficult to clean. I’ve using QC35II’s right now (old ones I’ve had for years). I’ve owned (and sold off) the NC700’s. I also own and daily drive the Sony XM4’s, so I can say that these overall features seem like a good balance. The *only major* issue I saw with Bose in general was with crappy firmware and issues switching between devices (something the XM4’s do an amazing job with). However, the Bose usually allow you to manually select which device to use, so it’s a trade off unfortunately.

[@Qrzychu92]

how do they handle sound delay when on BT? On my QCii it's hard to watch for example guitar players on YT, because of the delay the image and sound are disconnected. Same for gaming, you need to use a wire. I know that this depends mostly on the codec used and processing power. Do QC 45 improve on that?

[@MonkeyBoy-ow5jy]

I purchased the 700’s and immediately returned them due to the weight and overall comfort. I personally think the QC35 is the most comfortable pair of OTR headphones available with very good sound. I also tried the Sony’s on and did not find them comfortable. I’m sure the 45’s are a great product, just not sure their worth the upgrade at this time.

[@huyphucnguyen5623]

700 has better sound quality compare to both 1000xm4 and qc35II

[@MonkeyBoy-ow5jy]

I disagree and the 700’s are uncomfortable after a short period of time. The QC’s have a cult following for a reason. I would suggest anyone in the market for headphones, make sure you test them before purchasing. The AirPods max and 700’s are very impressive looking and feel great in your hands. Wear them for an extended period of time and you will change your mind. The QC do not look or feel impressive but the overall package is outstanding. Weight is critical for long term comfort.

[@ahwhite1398]

The 700s drive me batty. Can't relax and cross my arms behind my head without hitting a touch sensor, can't ever figure out how to deliberately hit a touch sensor when you want to, not intuitive at all. A love myQC45, Bose redeemed themselves here.

[@ascott2168]

Dude yeah, the 700s don’t sound any better than the 45s and they aren’t adjustable !

[@hassanahmad4375]

I have tried the Bose 700, Great Call quality, however, I had to return them because they were extremely uncomfortable for me. I then bought QC35IIs and I absolutely love them. QC35II's are not great for calls on their own. I paired mine with an external Mic and the Asus Ai Noise-canceling Mic Adapter, Amazing Combo which will give calls incredible Quality. I will definitely upgrade if and when my current QC35s die on me You can not go wrong with the QC line if you are looking for comfort!

[@seafarer_]

My top 3 desired features were: (1) real buttons (2) comfort (3) multipoint Bluetooth pairing So I bought the Bose QC45!

[@poopyguyman5474]

What’s multipoint

[@Kingnome]

@@poopyguyman5474can pair with phone and laptop for example.

[@zkdlynn3436]

@@poopyguyman5474 connecting 2 devices to one headphone

[@edwardguzik4282]

QC 35 this is my 4th pair, I just wear them out, the best part is I work and listen music all the while equipment is running, what way to past the time . While I write this I'm on the porch listening to music enjoying the fall weather, with a Bose sound link, life is good!!

[@sking3646]

Come on Bose, please give us more customization on for Noise Cancelation adjustment on the QC45

[@genet6255]

Owning the NC700, the QC25 and QC35 ii already, I decided to try the Sony --XM4 when I found it on sale for Black Friday at around $229 at Best Buy. Didn't open the box for at least 10 days, before putting in time to try them out. NOPE! The setup was fine, although the earcup pressure on my head was definitely stronger than the Bose. But it was the controls, or should I say the lack of consistent functionality of the controls, that made me pack them back up. I watch the setup videos and read the manual thoroughly, activated all of the relevant features in the app. BUT! I couldn't get the swipe controls for advancing tracks to work at all. I could only get the swipe up and down on the earcup function for volume control to work less than 10% of the time. I did like the increase bass from the Sony ...XM4's. But with the NC700 touch control, which have worked flawlessly, I was not willing to handle the disfunction of the Sony ...XM4's. Fortunately by waiting a few days after Black Friday, the new Bose QC45's went on sale in the White Color, at Best Buy. So I swapped the XM4's for the Bose QC45's. Can't really tell the tonal difference between the QC45's and the QC35 ii's. BUT! Both the QC35 and QC45 seem to have a slightly stronger bass, than the NC700's. Why keep the QC35 and QC45? Simple! My travel electronics (tablet and phone) have USB-B ports. Traveling with the QC35 with its micro USB port, required that I carry an extra cable and battery. So NC700-house usage only QC35ii-out and about, they stay in the car. QC45-primarily for travel. So although I don't consider myself a brand loyalist. In the case of Bose, they work and do what they are suppose to do. NOTE- I had a pair of QC25's that would make this strange buzz. Although out of warranty, I took them to a Bose store for some help. Told the cashier the issue. She promptly gave me a 'brand new' (not refurbed) pair. She mentioned that the buzzing that I had complained about, was mentioned in some internal tech document. Been loyal Bose ever since.

[@moyofroyoo]

@cnet Do these QC45’s have a “Conversation Mode?” The 700’s for example, with the push of 1 button, pause audio and disable Noise Cancellation. This is very useful to easily hear cabin announcements or talk to flight attendants on planes. Do the QC45’s also have this feature?

[@davidcarnoy961]

You hit a button to quickly go from NC to ambient mode but I don’t believe it pauses your music.

[@bamdadmedia]

I own the Sony 1000xm3 and also the Bose 700. If phone call quality means 'anything' to you, any Bose headphones(700/QC 35/QC45) are the way to go. If your only need is music alone then the 1000xm3/4 are pretty great too.

[@dendihndn]

Phone quality = better noise canceling?

[@bamdadmedia]

@@dendihndn Hey Dendi, I don't know if you meant to ask me if phone call quality equates better noise cancelling. I would say that it depends on the specific headphones.

[@hundvd_7]

@@dendihndn The noise cancelling in general should be: AirPods Max > QC45 > XM4 > (other Bose sets and the XM3), but they're very close. You could easily use either one. The phone quality is specifically for phone calls (when the mic turns on, and makes the sound quality much, much worse - a simple limitation of bluetooth). So, the microphone's quality should go something like: AirPods Max > all Bose > all Sony, and the difference is definitely noticeable. So if you care about voice calls, go for Bose (or Apple, if you have infinite pockets). If you care about noise cancelling with music, either one is a good choice. My daily driver is the XM4, because it just offers more options, and I don't make voice calls.

[@mayumic08]

Love this! I use it for work using Teams, and they hear me very well. Working with my boyfriend just across the room, when were both on the call, i could barely hear him nor his music! I also love how i can connect with 2 devices at the same time :D

[@marekkowalski3814]

Hi, In your opinion, which headphones have stronger and cleaner bass? are they Bose QC35 II or Bose QC45?

[@msk.y]

why are companies not providing higher resolution BT audio?? At least AptX or Aptx LL... or LDAC ect

[@cortexbomber]

My previous cans were a pair of studio monitors and I managed to get the 700's as a deal with preordering the Pixel 6 phone.. ignoring the fact that the cans were FREE(!) I think they're an excellent pair of headphones. The flexibility of the noise cancelling levels if a huge plus - and the eq settings are, while not detailed (you only have bass,mid and high adjustment), are definitely a plus. So good that I bought a pair for my son as well. In the UK right now theres a glut of brand new 700's on ebay because of people getting them for free with Google's deal - get 'm while theyre cheap!

[@cybertones942]

Yeah looking at my qc35 the headband is stained by sweat as I use them for floor sanding they’re really good at drowning out machine noise until a certain frequency. High frequency cutting overrides the noise cancelling its weirdly loud. Had them for a while they’re still working fine even after 100% volume alot

[@LadanSoodmand]

Thinking to get this for Christmas this yr, after looking and comparing with the QC 35, which I currently own. Reviews for this one seem better. Any advice as to what to do? Recommendations?

[@nicholasbridle8820]

I have the Bose sport earbuds. But looking to get the Bose 45 headphones to use for traveling, my studies and walking around London. Is it worth getting the headphones as I already have the sport buds?

[@fonchiais3038]

I have a question I can't seem to find an answer to : is the sound quality of the QC45 the same on both quiet and aware modes ? Compared to the mediocre sound on passive mode ? I mainly use it in an already silent closed room and don't need that much of an airplane pressure on the ears, it would be great that the aware mode was the same sound quality without the extreme noise cancelling which seems useless in that case. Thank you in advance for your answers !

[@OverlordShanbo]

Is the aware mode somethng you can leave on? Like a mic passthrough? It's something I've always wanted from a pair of headphones but people typically want to cancel all noise these days instead of having your music or whatever sound you're listening to blended with the world around you.

[@MidNiteR32]

Don’t understand why Bose didn’t take a giant leap with the sound quality. They still don’t have an EQ settings with the QC series or app. Tho that new battery life sounds amazing.

[@allansh828]

Adding an EQ won’t make it sound any better

[@bassesatta9235]

they can still add an EQ through a software update, however it looks like they want to keep that for NC700s exclusively

[@gliderman9302]

@@allansh828 well you can adjust it to how you like it

[@samtang4664]

They could very well add an EQ setting on the app for the headphones in the future. The QC true wireless earbuds did not have an EQ setting before and bose just added it in the latest update.

[@MaxGuides]

I have them. The battery life is somewhat disappointing because the headphones don't turn off on their own, yet, despite settings for that feature being present.

[@leehasenour6202]

I have the Bose QC 35II. I love them! Thanks for the review! Nice to know that I can keep my current headphones for a few more years!

[@Inazarab]

I still have the QC25's and still see no reason to upgrade right now.

[@Itzz_Gamby]

@@Inazarab I have Bose AE2i 😂😂

[@Inazarab]

@@Itzz_Gamby Oh wow lol. Still your daily drivers?

[@Itzz_Gamby]

@@Inazarab yeah I've had them for 8 years now and they still work like day 1. I want to get a new pair but I'm really picky with what I want in my headphones and rn the things I want aren't at their best. I basically want a mix of the Airpods Max with the Bose QC45 and the Sony XM4😂

[@Inazarab]

@@Itzz_Gamby I feel you lol. My QC25's are 7 years old now and still sound great. And I agree, all the models you mention are great but just miss in a few places. A combo of all the best from each of them in one headset would be incredible. Until there's a truly compelling reason to upgrade I think I'll stick with these a while longer. Good news for my wallet lol.

[@user-ot9ve8kg8d]

Has High frequency noise canceling improved in QC45 vs QC35 ( which I currently owned )?

[@jonetkins]

I bought a pair of QC45's on Prime Day. I have a pair of 1000XM4's, but I work in an environment where I often need to switch between source devices, and I really missed my earlier QC35II's physical switch for device selection - switching devices with the Sonys requires either turning off BT on the other devices or firing up the app on my phone, which is a PITA. I'm loving the QC45's so far, especially since the latest firmware update has added EQ, but I really miss the QC35's ability to fast forward and rewind using the center button - a feature that is sadly (and strangely) missing on the QC45's. Hopefully Bose might reintroduce that function in another firmware update.

[@Onesteve3333]

How did you fast forward and rewind on the 35's? I've had mine for 5 years and have never been able to to this. And I can't find the function in the app.

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

Great objective review thank you very much. Had the 35 originals from new and my wife and two lads have the 35 ii. I love Bose BUT their app is so poor - struggles to connect multiple times and continually having to repair. When my 700's work they are awesome but they do struggle with the app a lot.

[@judenealeinc8203]

Whoa what a pleasant surprise! Bose Just added and EQ to the software for the ANC QC earbuds and boy the sound is amazing. It was a surprise the download just happened automatically yesterday and when i opened the bose app on my iPhone it had a full functional EQ!

[@flightsimdev9021]

I have the Sennheiser 4.40BT how do these compare with this model are they better or on par? I don't use defualt apps for sound but rather studio quality apps on my phone to produce the sound out, default sound is not the best, but still good for anyone not knowing the difference

[@sinanuluc5143]

I returned my Sony XM4s because the touch controls went crazy in rain and wind, and the earcups brushed against inside the hoodies, causing it to randomly skip songs and turn down the volume etc. People recommended turning off the touch controls but why am I paying so much money for those features only to turn them off after? XM4s look and feel incredible (the silver / beige ones are just perfect) and the noise cancelation is awesome, but I'll wait for another decade for touch controls on headphones lol. I got my eyes on these QC45s.

[@tadeuszlufik]

Bose swap to USB-C took long enough as did Sony's willingness to enable simultaneous Bluetooth connection for more than 1 device. Ive tried all 3 and owned the Sony 1000M4s and QC35s. Hard verdict. I returned the Sonys with the news that the new QCs would be coming out with USB-C charging and because of the frustrating capacitive controls - though I do think the Sony are noticeably better sound isolating (especially blocking out nearby voices) and better performers than the QC35s when it comes to music with more bass. The Bose 700s are nice - definitely more fuller sounding and better EQ options than the QCs though I couldnt do a side-by-side of the 700s with the Sonys. The larger footprint and higher pricetag kept me from owning those.

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Can we connect with 2 phones and will it automatically switch to either phones when I get calls from either

[@ajmk22]

Does noise cancelling only work in Bluetooth mode? Would it work with the audio cable?

[@larosagreste]

An excellent choice for those of us that had issues with touch controls. Rain and hoodies were messing up with my Sony, never had an issue with the QC35's

[@stephenknight6562]

I am so over touch controls. Who is the person that thought inaccurate touch controls are feature anyway.

[@prafullakh]

What music are you playing in the background? They are all really good.

[@S.L.1211]

Anyone know how these three units sound in comparison to the old wired Bose noise cancelling headphones? Has the NC gotten significantly better over the years?

[@satoapendragon1257]

Qc 35 II all the way love the Qc line. Had the 700s but sold them as I hate touch pads. Love the physical buttons.

[@lakrfan4980]

I have settled on the Bose QC 45 to purchase because of the overall comfort and manual controls. With the Sony XM4 you must deal with the sometimes glitchy touch controls.

[@ariadnaestefania4]

Hello! I need your help, these headphones cancel household noises: fridge, air conditioning, voices, TV sound. Thank you.

[@tyz7825]

What do you think about music quality with LDAC that can only be found on Sony 1000 XM4?

[@mbs7994]

I have the Bose 700 and love them. I got them reconditioned from Bose for $225. Looks new and have had no problems.

[@japkoslav]

I own QC 35 II i 700, and I really hate 700 sound. It's so bad, but it's an incredible headset, so kept it as a handsfree ... and I bought it for less than 50% of the price, so that helped too.

[@zahid_]

How is the fatigue after wearing them for a couple hours? Does it feel like they're squeezing your head?

[@japkoslav]

@@zahid_ Both are really comfortable QC or 700, but I am certainly not a good representation when it comes to comfort. I have a fairly big head, but I am used to having headphones on my ears for hours.

[@Adhgnis]

@@japkoslav you probably work with bose.. :V not a bad deal tho the 50% ..

[@X22GJP]

@@japkoslav Yeah sure, either you work there, or have buyers remorse and are just trying to publicly justify things.

[@bhagwansinghrana8224]

Is it possible to replace the micro usb port of my Bose QC35 2 with micro "usb-C" ?

[@HiCZoK]

Are these good around home for movie watching? Wouldn't it be a bit too hot/sweaty ?

[@theresaduhon9281]

I have question for whom every can answer. Based on experience, fact are observations. What would work better for someone who has hyperacusis. Noises and ambient noise is extremely a problem for me. Very painful at times. I have a noise canceling headphones, but isn't good enough for me. Of with it on, it's no different then not wearing them. Even with wearing earplugs I can still hear everything. Any suggestions on headphones to try. Would be extremely grateful. Thanks.

[@jeffshaw3595]

I read David’s recent review of the best headphones for calls on a cell phone. After trying the Bose QC45 while in Best Buy, the call quality is terrible. By contrast the call quality with the Sony XM5 is very good. The QC45 block out zero extraneous noise while on calls.

[@kujas]

So we got new headphones that are not much of a difference from. The previous model?

[@kingdeedee]

If it ain’t broke…

[@HawkinPwned]

We got new headphones with upgraded noise cancelling to replace the headphones that the only reason most of the Sony people didn't buy was because of the Sony's better noise cancelling.

[@christianvillarosa1020]

@@kingdeedeedont fix it🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kingdeedee]

@@christianvillarosa1020 thank you

[@patricknelson]

@Edwin Sepúlveda previous model is both cheaper and lighter weight, too. For the cost of the newer model there are others out there with more features and superior performance in the features that overlap (thinking of Sony XM4). I’ve had QC35II’s (wearing them right now), had and sold NC700’s (dumpster fire) and got Sony XM4 to replace the NC700’s and they’re essentially perfect. I was skeptical at first, a Bose fanboy, but Sony converted me.

[@miawalker3670]

Do you still get the noise cancelling when using the wire not Bluetooth?

[@jdwilliams202000]

But there is a new update for EQ & ANC settings for the QC earbuds.. wonder why they didn’t use the same update for these new over ears? 🧐🤨

[@geetube79]

Weird they released it now with so little changes when lossless wireless headphones are expected to come out very soon.

[@susans0120]

Can I use these for noise cancellation wihout being connected to my phone?

[@BagusSetyawan]

I have QC35ii for 3 years, when compared with sony XM4. Sony have wider stage sound, bass more rich, call mic little bit low sound. So far bose is more simple and comfort then dont need to make adjustment for equalizer. Bass not punchy as sony but solid bass. I do preffer took bose for sound quality and comfort

[@henryviiifake8244]

If you _already_ have QC-35i's, QC-35ii's, WF-1000XM3's or WF-1000XM4's, I can't see a compelling reason to switch (maybe apart from being able to connect to 2x bluetooth devices vs the WF-1000XM3's, but the XM4's can do that). The main change is slightly improved noise cancelling vs the QC-35ii's (and slightly improved battery life) and USB-C vs the the previous two QC-35 headphones, but both pairs of Sony's I've listed come with more advanced features (and EQ), while the MK1 and MK2 QC-35 models undercut the QC-45 for price and are not much worse in sound or ANC. Also, they _still_ use a semi-proprietary 3.5mm to *2.5mm* headphone jack (2.5mm end on the headphones), which just makes them more inconvenient to maintain (e.g. if the supplied cable gets lost of damaged) long term.

[@thevoyagerstory]

My 700 lost its noise cancelling properties after a few months, dropping at least 30% to 40% after less than a year of daily use for about 10 hours as a writer living in a noisy environment which is unacceptable for me suffering from misophonia. I will be claiming repair, and btw, the official Bose service only repairs and does not refund money, at least in Europe. I should add that my second most important criterion for choice was battery life. The firmware update was supposed to fix issues such as losing bluetooth signal, but after the upgrade, it only got worse.

[@the2gamerschannel]

for some reason the quality of the noise cancelling of my headphones reduced and im not sure if its me being used to it or it actually has been reduced

[@zero00tolerance]

How about the QC35 with USB-C port and different colors ?

[@katherinefedaksoulliere9178]

Could anyone tell me how to lower the music in the movie so I can hear the actor speak. I received them this way.

[@mitlandir5761]

Would this help with drilling noise from 5 floors below if I also put earplugs into my ears? Would I be able to take a nap with these on (provided I don't toss and turn) without being disturbed by the noise? What kind of music would I be able to listen to while "noise canceling"? Could I play something like rain sounds? Thanks in advance!

[@CHANtotheDAN]

yes it’d help greatly with the noise-cancelling, and the noice cancelling works even when no sound is playing, it’s just a feature u can keep on as normal, and listen to songs or watch films or take calls or send voice notes on whatsapp etc - it’s just an actual built-in feature of the headphones, rain sounds are amazing - i have the loft room and have 3 skylight windows in my room angled, so whenever it rainsBADLY, I’ll sometimes put them on and i can’t hear a thing - same for train/plane journeys - even if you have one ear in, the noise-cancellation is so good that i can’t even hear my friends or work colleagues at time because they’re talking from that side lmao - definitely worth a purchase; i currently have the QC 35 II’s and have looked on many reviews/comparisons etc and still think the 35 ii’s are the best for now. I hope this helps.

[@WillLeingang]

Great review as usual. I’d love to hear a side by side noise cancellation table including in-ear and AirPods Pro and AirPods max.

[@MsLynnabelle]

My experience with Bose noise cancellation is that it is now non-existent. I owned a pair of the original noise cancelling Bose headphones and thought they were the best thing on earth! What a disappointment to find out, these years later, that they appear to have mainly done away with the feature in all the models I tried. Sony is FAR superior, IMHO.

[@modasij]

I've had the QC35 II's which were great headphones but the XM4 had slightly better sound quality. Where both fall down is with call quality and I'm quite sure the QC45's will be the same. That's why I own the Bose NC700's!

[@dmitriytechmix1665]

When are y'all going back to the studio? Next year?

[@amosjohnsalio-an6490]

do you what kind of headphones that can be headphone and can be speaker,?

[@whistl034]

I have both the QC-35 II and QC-45, and the bluetooth connections on the 45s are superior. My qc-35IIs randomly drop and reconnect to my iPhone or laptop while I'm using them, which is annoying and the voice announcements when this happens are annoying. The qc-45s stay connected for longer distances, so I don't have to carry my phone around the house when I move about. The sound seems pretty much the same on both, the controls are identical, and both are very comfortable. With the bluetooth 5, the qc-45s win.

[@ComputerGuy404]

The QC45s kinda suck after a year. There are times the switch gets stuck and I have to plugin the headphones while holding the switch all the way to pairing mode otherwise they will not turn on. That and when I have them connected to two computers at the same time, sometimes I have to disconnect the headphones from one of my PCs so it doesn't interfere with the other one. The audio gets choppy and cuts in and out until I disconnect the headphones from one of the computers and sometimes it's so bad I have to remove them from the computer and re-pair them.

[@elaprendiz7203]

I’ve been using the QC35 and the 35ll till yesterday That I lost my 35ll, love them, I try the Beats 🎧 before and definitely the 35s are much better, specially to make and receive phone calls, I will definitely get the 45s.

[@genet6255]

I have the Bose 700 and QC 35ii. But the QC 35ii doesn't have the USB-C port, which all of my devices use so I can just carry one cable. So I'm torn between the WM4 Sony and the QC 45.

[@AtotehZ]

Is the sound quality we heard from the mic here as good as it gets? Or is it better in a quiet office. The mic being good enough for a meeting is an absolute must for the purposes I'm looking at. The sample we got at 4:13 was simply not. The quality of the other person on the call is closer to what I'd deem mandatory.

[@swadhamishraa]

Does the mic work when I am using this with wires?

[@katelinsu]

My dream pair of over ear, wireless headphones: great sound for listening to music (duh!), removable boom mic for work calls (ugh), and an optional line in cord (+ mic still working with line in). Does this exist? 🥺🥺🥺

[@texasmama3084]

Yes probably but I’m not sure

[@louistnay6122]

Looks to me like you’re describing the Drop-THX Pandas with the add on boom mic accessory. You should check it out

[@MBimmer]

own QC35 V2 och V1 and can’t notice any difference between them when it comes to sound quality…Maybe thanks to the bose app? so will probably wait for new 7xx. Got first gen sony noise cancelling and still sounds great but they’re bit heavy. cost will the big decider when it comes to Qc45,700&mx4.

[@amjadsulieman1148]

Firstly, can the ear pads be replaced? Bought these today and I love them. 1 problem.. the removed the fast forward and rewind feature.. wtf Bose It seems like with EVERY Bose model of headphones, bose will always leave 1 important feature absent in each of their products. Dammit bose.. why ?

[@morm2173]

I have the QC 35 and they were the most comfortable I had ever worn but unfortunately not durable. I loved them so much im looking to upgrade to the 45

[@attediaz8344]

Bought qc35 II this summer, tried them at work. a office landscape. they let unfortunately all sounds in. ppl could hear voices from co-workers sitting long away from me=( should have waited for qc45 :)

[@WELDER3469]

Hi, do you think Sony wh1000xm4 is better or is it Bose QUIETCOMFORT 45?

[@saraf_uk]

Will automatically stop the music if removed please?

[@thinkforyourself765]

Bose was notorious for sound and video being out-of-sync when watching KZbin and other apps, has this been fixed?

[@ericb3452]

This BT 5.1 v 4.1 so latency is improved.

[@steammate4140]

given how good NC headphones are nowadays, I'll just wait until my Mark 3's physically stop working, I only brought these since my M2's fell apart.

[@violet_lilac]

That's weird because audiophiles have always said that most ANC headphones still sound very mediocre. The only exception I've seen is the AKG N700NCM2, which still ranks low in technicalities because wireless, just that it has good tonality.

[@Kiwippy]

@@violet_lilac of course they sound mediocre, thats what eq is for and in any case a 20 db noise floor reduction will beat better headphones without anc

[@kenmcelroy5010]

I heard so many times.... People still loved their Quiet Comfort 35 II's...because they were so comfortable and the 700's we're not over time. Everything Sony has always had the best sound. But making a phone call is like a tin can and a string. Although my Sony WF-1000XM3's buds aren't that awful for the phone.

[@KalimPeltier]

I just got my first pair of QC 45 headphones today. They are so Amazing!!! I'm switching from Airpods Pro. It's a huge upgrade I got.

[@jessicacollins8049]

My qc 35II is on its last leg. They have been well loved and used. I need to replace mine. They didnt block out noise from fans or traffic as well as i hoped.

[@BOOSTEDMAGMA]

You can’t adjust noise canceling on the qc45 I’m on them now watching this for a solution this sucks and I’m getting on the plane now there not gonna block much sound out can’t wait to return these

[@nigela1867]

I’d like to see a comparison between the QC45 to the Apple Pro Max

[@mikefa5891]

It was a fair a reasonable comparison review - i had the QC-35 and now the Sony WH-1000XM4. Soney has noticeably better noise-cancelling abilities in the airplane, but i can't say about street noise since i don't wear these types of headphones on the streets.

[@MarketAndChurch]

I've owned two of the Sony's, the QC 35, and now the QC 45. I think the Sony is the best overall, but I think the QC 35 was the most comfortable and best looking headphones I've ever had. Noise cancellation definitely better on the Sony. My reason for picking up the QC 45 was it was on sale on Amazon for $250, and in this class, that's probably the biggest deciding factor is price because they're all so close in performance and comfort that price (or brand loyalty) is what you have to go with. My first Sony and my first QC 35 both broke, my second Sony and my QC 45 are doing well.

[@MrR4ge89]

How did they break? You being rough with them or something?

[@MarketAndChurch]

@@MrR4ge89 For my broken QC35, it was just from common use over a year of using them 6hrs a day, on my commute and during and after work. Then I got the Sony and it broke on the connection between the ear and the headstrap. I think it was a common problem on the first generation Sony WH1000MX3's. My WH1000MX4's are still holding up great, I use them for music creation and they have not failed me over the past year, which is what I want out of a headphone of this price.

[@MrR4ge89]

@@MarketAndChurch thank you for your response. That is what scares me. Too much money to he breaking so soon in my opinion.

[@Arciniega5k5]

I bought mine for $40 on offerup. I'm pretty satisfied.

[@andreastrand8319]

I've own both QC35, QC 35 II and currently the Sony XM4. I switched to Sony as it was supposed to have better NC than Bose, which it did compared to the QC 35 II. However, the Sony headphones are a pain in the A. Call quality is crap (people tell me they cant hear me properly so cant use them), they constantly drop the bluetooth connection to my devices (never had an issue with Bose), they announce it's connections and disconnections constantly and most annoying of all the sensor pad somehow activates voice calling on iphones calling random people even though it's not enabled. This is apparently a known bug and the only way to stop it is deactivating the entire sensor pad on the Sony headphones - what a joke (give me the Bose manual controls anytime!!). Long story short.....going back to Bose!!

[@jacobdrj101]

I got XM3's because of USB C charging... I got Surface Headphones 2 for all the features (including multipoint, dials, passive use, auto pause, cortana and quick charge) ... Looks like Bose and Sony caught up... Looks

[@nit3h8wk81]

I just got my qc45 pre-order last friday. I like the sound quality overall more than my sony xm3's and airpods max. The bass can be punchy with the right songs. I tried the sony xm4's a few months ago and didn't really like the sound or the ear pressure the NC caused. Personally I like the active eq on the qc45's so I don't have to adjust the settings for every type of music and unlike the airpods max I can actually turn them off when not in use.

[@jexxy1806]

Sound quality better then airpods maxs... That's a cap... Maybe you prefer but no way it's better lol.

[@cameronarant7804]

@@jexxy1806 they both have lossless quality tho right? so how is the apple pods better?

[@archie2934]

Its basically what the qc35 2 should of been and it took them long time to do so also they removed the Google assistant on the 45s what was a really cool feature not very happy with Bose with that.... Just got my Bose qc35 2 btw

[@parsifal8232]

Is bluetooth disabled during cable connection?

[@RoyTravels]

I got the qc35 ii. After 3 years the headband is fading and have cracks. :(.

[@fawzee_em]

Got the exact same problem and had to sacrifice. I've bought a cheap leather replacement online for 20 USD with a zip, had to chop off the original one and the new one come on, closes with a zip and hides it over another layer of leather. Not that pretty aesthetically but it did the job

[@tuz6820]

How much sound do these output to the outside? I'm kind of uncomfortable when everyone around me can listen to my music 🙈

[@jonathan7ayala1]

I have had the Bose QC35 series 1 for 5 years and just upgraded to the QC 45’s and it’s been an incredible jump in performance!

[@IvanFedulov]

performance of headphones?

[@DontFuckWitDreDay]

@@IvanFedulov LOL

[@andreaszeitler9911]

Bose ditched the "low" ANC setting from the qc35 in the qc45, which eliminated wind noise. Now on the qc 45 you can't turn off ANC. This is insane, as it was one of the most useful features on the 35, maybe depending where you live. The 700s are bad with wind noise too. I find it weird, that they make ANC headphones which can't be used in many outdoor scenarios, and no reviewer mentions this.

[@Jaur-jaur]

That sucks. If you didn’t know, the Sony 1000X line has a wind noise reduction mode, and on the WF-1000XM4, it can automatically switch between full ANC and wind noise reduction ANC when it detects wind noise.

[@patricknelson]

I use the passthrough capability on my XM4’s very regularly, particularly when working and I need to talk to someone (the XM4’s/XM3’s even support cupping your hand over the right ear to temporarily lower music and enable passthrough).

[@stephenknight6562]

@@patricknelson the pass through on Sony is so bad. It is so artificial sounding. I find useless when ordering a coffee. With Bose no need to take my headphone off. Just press a button.

[@matthew9677]

Can't turn of active noise cancell unless in aware mode. Wth Bose!

[@AlexeyDnepr]

If, while listening to the QC35II headphones, I turned off the noise reduction. And when I turn on the headphones next time, the noise canceling is automatically turned on too and I have to turn it off every time I turn on the headphones?

[@goodstuffforgoodpeople2169]

Guys May I ask which headphones are best for listening to EDM with maximum volume without distortion? I’m looking for something loud and clear

[@edwinrios6887]

I Use Sony wh-1000xm4 with LDAC in my Note 10+ & 80% of Volumen is Enough for me, Maximum Volumen is crazy 😅

[@asotomayor]

The QC35ii are great and I’m sure these are as good if not better, but I realized I don’t need Noise Cancelling headphones. These would be a great buy though!

[@patricknelson]

So, I’ve owned all of the headphones mentioned (QC35II’s, XM4’s and the NC700’s). The NC700s really frustrated me with the buggy software, but the old trusty QC35II’s were super reliable. Same with XM4 which had similar/better overall quality to the NC700’s in sound performance and almost exactly the same level of noise cancellation. The QC’s are a bit more comfortable long term due to being so lightweight, but they don’t have pass through which I like on my XM4’s (and are missing lots of features). I will say that the QC35II’s now _finally_ having a USB-C charging port is a major plus along with the updated headband. Some may see this as a bad thing, but it turns out that in all the headphones I have, the QC35II’s got *super dirty* due to the fabric. My NC700’s (which I got rid of) and the XM4’s stayed clean thanks to that smooth silicone. So based on what you said so far, it seems like a great improvement over QC35II’s and if you don’t like the XM4’s and are considering NC700 I’d personally *strongly* suggest going with the newer QC45’s instead given how bad my experiences were with the NC700. If QC45II’s could do a better job than the previous generation in handling 2x connections at the same time (e.g. the Sony is _phenomenal_ at doing this) and could add a pass through capability, then Bose would win this for sure.

[@TheSuperfRYE]

Or wait for the XM5’s? I have XM3’s which I’m ready to upgrade but not sure the 4 is worth it given they’ve been around for a while now

[@matthew9677]

Thank you

[@Praestantia]

@@TheSuperfRYE XM4s are definitely not worth the upgrade if you already have the XM3s. You won't get much of a difference minus the /very slight/ improvement in noise cancelling and the /slightly/ softer headband cushion. Plus, you'll also be losing the aptx support the XM3s had.

[@AlexeyDnepr]

If, while listening to the QC35II and QC45 headphones, I turned off the noise reduction. And when I turn on the headphones next time, the noise canceling is automatically turned on too and I have to turn it off every time I turn on the headphones?

[@yonkocommander5531]

I genuinely can't stand the bass bleed ox the XM4, made all the mids sound muddy and muffled, really happy with the qc45 tho, a lot more natural

[@rodneywilliams5801]

Good informative video, by this review maybe I should just stick with my original QC35 I bought years ago! 🤷🏾‍♂️👍🏿

[@keithclark8030]

Since I work in a factory, I am looking for headphone where I can hear someone talking and listen to music at a low level. Thanks

[@mosa8311]

Please Am not English man Which one is better Bose qc35 or Bose qc45 or Sony or what? And what is your opinion about soundcore life Q35