Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones review: Time to ditch Sony?
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I don't have much money. But I like watch videos like this. Greatings from PerĂș.
you'll get it just need to wait:))
Like we care?
Same lol
@@X22GJP cared enough to comment? đ„±
@@X22GJP why you so mad?
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.
so you didnt hear sound quality difference?? really???? so i can save money and buy 35ii today???
@@MrMishenko I personally would buy the 35ii if I didn't need the wider bluetooth range
@@carebearcarebear8185 is it true you cant turn off anc mode in qc45 ???
@@MrMishenko I heard a big difference in sound and noise cancelling and blue tooth range
@@MrMishenko yes. I donât care never used my qc 35 ii without noise cancelling.
My top 3 desired features were:
(1) real buttons
(2) comfort
(3) multipoint Bluetooth pairing
So I bought the Bose QC45!
Whatâs multipoint
@@poopyguyman5474can pair with phone and laptop for example.
@@poopyguyman5474 connecting 2 devices to one headphone
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.
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
My QC buds do that as well its weird I have two pairs one pair does it one doesn't
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.
@@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
â@@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.
Damn Bose really took it's sweet time making an update that wasn't that much different than the first one
@@colinsouthern - The fact it uses the same drivers as the previous models tells me that it shouldâve been called QC35 Mk3. Not QC45. Simple.
If it ainât brokeâŠ
And making the headband worse smh...
Bose bought by Apple. Thatâs why it took so long.
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. Iâve using QC35IIâs right now (old ones Iâve had for years). Iâve owned (and sold off) the NC700âs. I also own and daily drive the Sony XM4âs, 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 XM4âs do an amazing job with). However, the Bose usually allow you to manually select which device to use, so itâs a trade off unfortunately.
I personally went for the Bose at 700. Because of the car quality. And also because of how comfortable they are.
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!
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
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!!
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?
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.
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!
I still have the QC25's and still see no reason to upgrade right now.
@@Inazarab I have Bose AE2i đđ
@@Itzz_Gamby Oh wow lol. Still your daily drivers?
@@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 XM4đ
@@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.
I purchased the 700âs 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 Sonyâs on and did not find them comfortable. Iâm sure the 45âs are a great product, just not sure their worth the upgrade at this time.
700 has better sound quality compare to both 1000xm4 and qc35II
I disagree and the 700âs are uncomfortable after a short period of time. The QCâs 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 700âs 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.
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.
Dude yeah, the 700s donât sound any better than the 45s and they arenât adjustable !
Come on Bose, please give us more customization on for Noise Cancelation adjustment on the QC45
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.
Phone quality = better noise canceling?
@@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.
@@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.
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!
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
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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.
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.
@cnet Do these QC45âs have a âConversation Mode?â The 700âs 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 QC45âs also have this feature?
You hit a button to quickly go from NC to ambient mode but I donât believe it pauses your music.
Donât understand why Bose didnât take a giant leap with the sound quality. They still donât have an EQ settings with the QC series or app. Tho that new battery life sounds amazing.
Adding an EQ wonât make it sound any better
they can still add an EQ through a software update, however it looks like they want to keep that for NC700s exclusively
@@allansh828 well you can adjust it to how you like it
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.
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.
Yeah looking at my qc35 the headband is stained by sweat as I use them for floor sanding theyâre 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 theyâre still working fine even after 100% volume alot
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.
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?
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!
I have the Bose 700 and love them. I got them reconditioned from Bose for $225. Looks new and have had no problems.
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.
How is the fatigue after wearing them for a couple hours? Does it feel like they're squeezing your head?
@@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.
@@japkoslav you probably work with bose.. :V
not a bad deal tho the 50% ..
@@japkoslav Yeah sure, either you work there, or have buyers remorse and are just trying to publicly justify things.
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.
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
I am so over touch controls. Who is the person that thought inaccurate touch controls are feature anyway.
Iâve been using the QC35 and the 35ll till yesterday That I lost my 35ll, love them, I try the Beats đ§ before and definitely the 35s are much better, specially to make and receive phone calls, I will definitely get the 45s.
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.
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?
why are companies not providing higher resolution BT audio?? At least AptX or Aptx LL... or LDAC ect
Great review as usual. Iâd love to hear a side by side noise cancellation table including in-ear and AirPods Pro and AirPods max.
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.
I read Davidâs 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.
Just arrived..they sound great...been using pads on the XM4s for over a year and on the Bose 700s...but the button stuff is convenient.
Hi, In your opinion, which headphones have stronger and cleaner bass?
are they Bose QC35 II or Bose QC45?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What music are you playing in the background? They are all really good.
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!
I thought Apple was lazy in improving their phones, but clearly Bose outperformed them. 4 hours more for battery life is a joke after 5 years.
THANK YOU FOR CALLING THEM OUT
A close second for a lazy improvement would be the PXC 550-IIâs, which was *3 years* after the original yet didnât change all that much.
Bruh....đ€Šđżââïž
Just donât get Bose in general. My Sony mx3 are so amazing that Idc what any other headphone does.
Iâd go just about every other brand before Bose. Just Always thought there products just werenât as good as the competition. Even for soundbars Iâd go with sonos way before Bose. Sonos is like Bose but actually really good
@@ayourmum8521 I had the mx3 too and I'm using them until they are done. No more headphone for me for a while.
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 !
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.
Sound quality better then airpods maxs... That's a cap... Maybe you prefer but no way it's better lol.
@@jexxy1806 they both have lossless quality tho right? so how is the apple pods better?
The QC35ii are great and Iâm sure these are as good if not better, but I realized I donât need Noise Cancelling headphones. These would be a great buy though!
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!!
So we got new headphones that are not much of a difference from. The previous model?
If it ainât brokeâŠ
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.
@@kingdeedeedont fix itđ€Šđ»ââïž
@@christianvillarosa1020 thank you
@Edwin SepĂșlveda 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). Iâve had QC35IIâs (wearing them right now), had and sold NC700âs (dumpster fire) and got Sony XM4 to replace the NC700âs and theyâre essentially perfect. I was skeptical at first, a Bose fanboy, but Sony converted me.
These are the ONLY headphones i ever use fir studying, napping, car rides, vacation, bus rides ti/from school and everything. I love it sinply.
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.
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
I've had the qc35ii for several years and I'm sold on Bose! The Sony's are great but I prefer Bose if for nothing else than one thing you did not talk about...warranty/customer service. When spending this much on something that is really a luxury item the warranty and customer service should factor in.
In my tenure with Bose they have gone above and beyond product support with little to no hurdles, seriously almost to a fault. Sony products has always made you jump through the hoops so there is that too.
I just ordered my new qc45 so I am looking forward to the upgrade as I got such a sweetheart deal on them that I couldn't pass it up...once again talking about that Bose customer service!
All ate great headphones but Bose is the better company and that's what wins me over on them!
what do you think about the qc45?
@@benjytickner-bellau7217 I honestly prefer the QC35
@@jamesland8302 why?
@@benjytickner-bellau7217 in my personal opinion the sound quality was much better. The noise canceling was definitely better.
Has High frequency noise canceling improved in QC45 vs QC35 ( which I currently owned )?
When are y'all going back to the studio? Next year?
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.
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.
Good informative video, by this review maybe I should just stick with my original QC35 I bought years ago! đ€·đŸââïžđđż
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
Weird they released it now with so little changes when lossless wireless headphones are expected to come out very soon.
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.
How did they break? You being rough with them or something?
@@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.
@@MarketAndChurch thank you for your response. That is what scares me. Too much money to he breaking so soon in my opinion.
I bought mine for $40 on offerup. I'm pretty satisfied.
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.
Are these good around home for movie watching? Wouldn't it be a bit too hot/sweaty ?
Iâd like to see a comparison between the QC45 to the Apple Pro Max
I'm still using my QC25 and they're great!
I loved the Qc 35 and then I got the 700 and man, they are 20% more uncomfortable and I miss the QC35 form factor.
100% with this! I gave my husband my QC35ii to upgrade to the 700. The design is sleek, but they are no where near as comfortable. I canât use them all day for calls like the QC35ii.
I just got these today for Fathers Day. Previously I had the QC 35ll but spilt water on them - immediate death.
For the price, I think Bose need to make these headphones more waterproof.
Great headphones but some kind of waterproofing needs to be added.
Considering my mk4s have like a popping or clicking noise and have since like 2 months in, yeah I'm ditching sony as soon as possible
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.
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.
@@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
So, Iâve owned all of the headphones mentioned (QC35IIâs, XM4âs and the NC700âs). The NC700s really frustrated me with the buggy software, but the old trusty QC35IIâs were super reliable. Same with XM4 which had similar/better overall quality to the NC700âs in sound performance and almost exactly the same level of noise cancellation. The QCâs are a bit more comfortable long term due to being so lightweight, but they donât have pass through which I like on my XM4âs (and are missing lots of features). I will say that the QC35IIâs 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 QC35IIâs got *super dirty* due to the fabric. My NC700âs (which I got rid of) and the XM4âs stayed clean thanks to that smooth silicone.
So based on what you said so far, it seems like a great improvement over QC35IIâs and if you donât like the XM4âs and are considering NC700 Iâd personally *strongly* suggest going with the newer QC45âs instead given how bad my experiences were with the NC700. If QC45IIâs 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.
Or wait for the XM5âs? I have XM3âs which Iâm ready to upgrade but not sure the 4 is worth it given theyâve been around for a while now
Thank you
@@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.
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?
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
i got free update from qc 35 to qc 45 within one year purchase, so no complaints at all lol!
Does noise cancelling only work in Bluetooth mode? Would it work with the audio cable?
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? đ„șđ„șđ„ș
Yes probably but Iâm not sure
Looks to me like youâre describing the Drop-THX Pandas with the add on boom mic accessory. You should check it out
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.
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 :)
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 ?
What do you think about music quality with LDAC that can only be found on Sony 1000 XM4?
own QC35 V2 och V1 and canât notice any difference between them when it comes to sound qualityâŠMaybe thanks to the bose app? so will probably wait for new 7xx. Got first gen sony noise cancelling and still sounds great but theyâre bit heavy.
cost will the big decider when it comes to Qc45,700&mx4.
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
I have no idea if this is mentioned in this review. But another deal breaker is the fact this headphone does NOT have the Bose Connect Music Share (2 pairs of Bose headphones listening to one iPad, for example) feature. Bose are now making worse products, not better :(!
But there is a new update for EQ & ANC settings for the QC earbuds.. wonder why they didnât use the same update for these new over ears? đ§đ€š
I have had the Bose QC35 series 1 for 5 years and just upgraded to the QC 45âs and itâs been an incredible jump in performance!
performance of headphones?
@@IvanFedulov LOL
I tested out the Sony 1000XM4 & Bose QC45 headphones w/ NC & Bose won. The over ear caps are super comfy & the sound quality was better. To be fair, my last pair of headphones were wired Sony ones with NC that lasted 5 years before the wires called it quits.
I have a feeling that Sony has been slowly ruining the ANC effectiveness with firmware updates as they release their new headphone. Back in 2019, I remembered trying on the demo of the then flagship XM3s in store against the NC 700s and then noise cancellation of the XM3s was able to drain out more noise and higher frequencies.
Fast forward in 2022, almost 2023, my Sony has developed a static issue with one of the earbuds so I went and purchased the OG 700 based on recommendation totally expecting the ANC to be worse, but at least the static doesn't seem to be a common issue as with the Sony.
To my horror, the XM3s on the latest firmware is now only about as effective as the NC 700s at between 7 and 8 on the slider... 7.5 whereas back in 2019, the Sony's I swear felt like the NC700s on overdrive... like maybe 11 or 12 on the slider if that was a thing.
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.
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
What if you own the original QC35s? Worth the upgrade?
No
iâve had my qc 35 ii for 5 years nowâŠhard to believe. I expected them to die by now but theyâre still going strong with good battery life still. I have used them sooo much so iâm surprised. I really want usb-c charging but canât justify the upgrade really
How about the QC35 with USB-C port and different colors ?
I appreciate this review i was torn between the 700 and the QC45 and decided to go with the 45 boy am I happy I did
why? are they pretty loud?
I'm still using my QC15... considering upgrading
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.
I have the Bose Q45 refurbished!! They're good, no issues at all
Canât decide between the qc45s or AirPods Pro. Love how small and easy to transport the AirPods are. But really want some better quality headphones that are comfortable to wear for hours on long flights.
having both, i would go with qc45's due to amazing comfort over the airpods that sort of get annoying after hours of wear imo
@@guacfiend I ended up buying the 45s. No regrets. The comfort is second to none on long flights.
@@rickieg9870 Thanks for this.. I have Airpods Pro and it doesnt stay in my ears, always fall and im wondering if its worth it to buy qc 45..
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.
That sucks. If you didnât 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.
I use the passthrough capability on my XM4âs very regularly, particularly when working and I need to talk to someone (the XM4âs/XM3âs even support cupping your hand over the right ear to temporarily lower music and enable passthrough).
@@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.
Can't turn of active noise cancell unless in aware mode. Wth Bose!
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?
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?
Do you still get the noise cancelling when using the wire not Bluetooth?
Currently I am using Bose headphones QC 45 oh god what a rich clarity sound it provides soothes ear heart soul what to say.
this is a great video!! im trying to decide what pair of headphones to ask for my birthday and this really helped.
Can we connect with 2 phones and will it automatically switch to either phones when I get calls from either