Testseek.com have collected 121 expert reviews of the Bose QuietComfort 45 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bose QuietComfort 45.
October 2021
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121 Reviews
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The editors liked
Comfortable
Sturdy design
Great audio quality
Good ANC
Excellent battery life
Best-in-class noise cancellation
Sculpted audio with rich bass and crisp highs
Exceptionally comfortable
Outstanding ANC
USBC port
Comfortable over long periods of time
Wired and wireless playback
Excellent noise isolation performance
Very comfortable
Over 21 hours of continuous playback time
Good build quality
Best-in-class comfort
Great active noise cancellation
Useful transparency mode
Improved battery life
The editors didn't like
Expensive for non-flagship headphones
Missing a few features
No ANC or EQ adjustments
Sound signature isn't accurate for true audiophiles
Sound quality
Lack of inapp EQ
SBC and AAC only
No aptX
Only way to turn off ANC is to turn on Aware mode
No true "off" listening mode
Bulky and can fall off your head with more intense movement
They can't be used while charging
No way to turn off ANC without switching to aware mode
Sparsely featured comparatively, Beaten for dynamics and timing, No aptX Bluetooth,
If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price. A...
Impressive noise-cancelling, 24 hours of battery life, Sound you can listen to for hours, Lightweight and comfortable,
Can't turn off noise-cancelling entirely, No manual EQ settings,
Keeping things simple and comfortable, the Bose QuietComfort 45 are excellent noise-cancelling headphones that will keep you fully immersed in your favourite songs. There aren't loads of extra features to speak of and the sound won't blow your mind but th...
Abstract: When Bose released its $379 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (NC 700), many wondered if the company had abandoned its tried-and-true QuietComfort 35 II (QC 35 II) design, which, until the release of the NC 700, had been its flagship active noise canceling...
Published: 2021-09-28, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Fantastic noise cancellation, Intuitive control scheme, Lightweight and comfortable, New ambient aware mode
Missing a few features, Lack of bass, Lackluster clarity, Occasional dropout
The Bose QuietComfort 45 is proving to be a serious upgrade to the company's 2019 flagship model, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II. The QC45 is missing a few features like an EQ and their audio performance isn't audiophile-quality, but thus far they're looking...
Abstract: The truth is, the earbuds that come with iPhones and many new Android phones sound a lot better than they used to. Still, if you're serious about music, those plastic pods can only take you so far. The single best accessory upgrade you can buy for a new m...
Abstract: Headphones are great for blocking out the world and letting you enjoy your favorite music, podcast, or audiobook. Sometimes the outside world can bleed through, though, and the sound of planes, traffic, and crowds can cut into your listening experience. I...
Abstract: Stereo headphones have been around since before the first Sony Walkman, and that's roughly how long we've put up with tangled wires while listening to music on the go. That's long enough, if you ask us. Fortunately, this is where wireless headphones come...
Abstract: When people find out I've written more than 1,000 audio reviews for PCMag over the last 13 years, the first thing they usually want to know is what the best headphones are. But to me that's like being asked what the best music is. Sure, we all have favori...
Abstract: The sound of music is just as valuable as the sound of silence. But with how inconsiderate and noisy our island's denizens can be, both are scarce luxuries in Singapore. That is, until you invest in a pair of headphones capable of Active Noise Cancellatio...
