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Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones, Over-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Personalized Noise Cancellation and Sound, Triple Black
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | QuietComfort 45-Headphones |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Bluetooth |
About this item
- NOISE CANCELLING WIRELESS HEADPHONES: The perfect balance of quiet, comfort, and sound. Bose uses tiny mics to measure, compare, and react to outside noise, cancelling it with opposite signals. Bluetooth range-up to 9 m (30 feet).
- HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO: The TriPort acoustic architecture offers depth and fullness. Volume-optimized Active EQ maintains balanced performance at any volume, so bass stays consistent when turned down and the music remains clear when turned up.
- QUIET AND AWARE MODES: Choose Quiet Mode for full noise cancelling, or Aware Mode to bring the outside into the around ear headphones and hear your environment and your music at the same time.
- UP TO 22 HOURS BATTERY LIFE: Enjoy 22 hours of battery life from a single charge. A quick 15-minute charge offers 3 hours when you’re on the go, or plug in the included audio cable to listen for even longer in wired mode.
- PERSONALIZE YOUR AUDIO: Adjustable EQ allows you to set the bass, mid-range, and treble levels to your personal preferences or select one of several preset options.
- BOSE SIMPLESYNC TECHNOLOGY: SimpleSync pairs your Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones with select Bose smart soundbars for a personal TV listening experience. Independent volume controls allow you to lower or mute your soundbar while keeping your headphones as loud as you like.Away from your phone. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on each device to sync their sound. Already got a group going. Link by pressing the Action button to connect at a moment’s notice. Includes 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable
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From the manufacturer
QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones
Iconic quiet. Comfort. And sound.
Built with lightweight materials for premium comfort and proprietary acoustic technology for deep, clear audio.
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High-fidelity audio
Acoustic architecture adds depth and fullness. Volume-optimized Active EQ keeps it all balanced.
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Really clear calls
The hidden mic system focuses on your voice while filtering out environmental sounds.
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Powerful battery life
Up to 22 hours from one charge. A quick 15-minute charge offers 3 hours when you’re on the go
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Truly wireless
Bluetooth 5.1 provides a strong, reliable connection to your device within 30 feet.
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Simple setup
Find guided setup, get tips, and personalize your settings in the app.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Noise cancellation | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Battery life | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Bass quality | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Wired | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | plug,wireless | 2.5mm Jack | wireless | — | 3.5mm Jack | USB Type C |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 2.5 mm Jack | — | 2.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable, Without Cable | Detachable, Without Cable |
control type | Noise Control | Media Control | Voice Control | Media Control | Voice Control | Voice Control |
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Product information
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Noise Cancellation, Microphone Included |
Included Components | Headphones,Cable,Protective Case,User Manual |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Faux Leather, Nylon, Metal |
Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Charging Time | 2.5 Hours |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Control Type | Noise Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 0.44 Kilograms |
Frequency Response | 2400 KHz |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | 45 Series |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 22 Hours |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 10 Hours |
Carrying Case Weight | 0.44 Kilograms |
Is Autographed | No |
Is Electric | No |
Series Number | 45 |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Product Dimensions | 3 x 7.24 x 6 inches |
Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
ASIN | B098FKXT8L |
Item model number | 866724-0100 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,221 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #241 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 31, 2021 |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Language | English |
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Product Description
The first noise cancelling headphones are back, with quiet, lightweight materials, and proprietary technology for deep, clear sound and adjustable EQ so you can tune your music to your liking. Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones aren’t just an icon reborn – they’re the perfect balance of quiet, comfort, and sound. Plus, everything that made the first around ear headphones an icon is still here. Just refined. Like an updated design with smooth cushions and a clean look. Plush synthetic leather, impact-resistant glass-filled nylon, and cast-metal hinges were all selected for their comfort as well as their durability. Add in minimal clamping force, and you’ll almost forget you’re wearing Bluetooth wireless noise cancelling headphones. Enhanced Acoustic Noise Cancelling™ technology produces the true quiet needed to hear every detail of your music in high fidelity. Or, choose the new Aware Mode to hear your music and your environment together. TriPort acoustic architecture and Bose's innovative Volume-optimized Active EQ add depth and clarity while maintaining balance at any volume. And lightweight materials such as synthetic leather and glass-filled nylon were meticulously selected for comfort and durability. The headphones offer 24 hours of play time*, charge via USB-C®, and feature six microphones for clearer calls. Bluetooth® 5.1 maintains a strong connection, and the Bose app guides you through setup, lets you personalize settings, and keeps your headphones’ software up to date.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that they're top-notch, easy to connect to their phone, and comfortable for extended periods of time. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, connectivity, battery life, value, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that it's top-notch, solid, and holds up great. Some say that they lasted throughout the entire trip and show zero signs of wear or tear.
"...All three sounded fantastic. When the bass kicked in during a movie it was outstanding...." Read more
"...I love the over the ear feature. much more comfortable on long flights. sound is impressive and battery life .... is EXCELLENT...." Read more
"...They did not break and kept working. Recommend for everyone to buy this product." Read more
"...before, I've worn these on 10+ hour flights and they've lasted throughout the entire trip with constant noise canceling active...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention they're comfortable, don't give them awful headaches, and have a better head cushion. Some say the headphones make their flights tolerable and peaceful.
"...And they are unbelievably comfortable for extended periods of time. Battery life is very good...." Read more
"Super comfortable. Sound is impeccable. Wow. This is a first pair of Bose for me, and again, WOW...." Read more
"...I love the over the ear feature. much more comfortable on long flights. sound is impressive and battery life .... is EXCELLENT...." Read more
"4 things I like about these headphones: Super comfortable, great sound quality, great noise cancellation and great battery life...." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to use and setup. They mention that the controls are easy and convenient, and the Bluetooth is refreshingly easy to set up and use. Some say that the functions are easy to learn even without reading the manual, and that they pair effortlessly to their Android and PC.
"...The controls are simple, a switch on button and three buttons to turn up, down, pause, and skip music..." Read more
"...Battery life is 20+ hours. Controls are simple and easy to use...." Read more
"...They are replaceable, which I have done twice on my other two pairs. Easy to do and you can pick up replacements on amazon...." Read more
"...Every review gave these at least a 9 rating. Very easy to setup. Just download app and follow easy prompts...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some say that the sound is excellent and fantastic, while others say that it bleeds out and makes an unpleasant noise. The volume goes down a lot and the quality also suffers.
"...I did not experience noise issues, signal loss or any other negatives mentioned in other reviews...." Read more
"Super comfortable. Sound is impeccable. Wow. This is a first pair of Bose for me, and again, WOW...." Read more
"I have sensitive hearing so I really love the quiet setting. It's the best investment for headphones I have ever made...." Read more
"...My personal preference is bass heavy music and these do not give me that crisp boom that I crave when listening even when bass boost is selected on..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that the features work pretty well, while others say that the noise cancelling mode stops working after few months.
"...you want to use nonce cancellation and have a wired connection, it doesnt work well. The volume goes down a lot and so does the quality...." Read more
"Had these for almost a year.Work great, sounds great and just recently (Today) ...." Read more
"These are like the toyota camry of headphones. Solid, but not the highest performance option, just a broad balanced offering for the masses...." Read more
"...this specifically to use on long flights and for that purpose it works very well. The noise canceling is very good at eliminating outside noise...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is trash for the money. They also say that the switch design and price are deplorable.
"...to wander around and filter out noisy neighbors with these is worth the price alone...." Read more
"...It's the best investment for headphones I have ever made. They are a bit pricey so I waited till they had a sale but it is worth it." Read more
"...Worth the money. Love that they come with a protective case.They auto connect to my phone when I turn them on...." Read more
"...Because of the switch design and price, I give a seemingly 5 star product a 4." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that they found their TV's Bluetooth connection seamlessly, it's easy to use and pair with a device, and the Bluetooth range is awesome. However, others say that they have possible connection issues, it never connected successfully to their laptop, and that the app refuses to connect most of the time even when several devices are nearby.
"...Also, there was something wrong with the Bluetooth. The sound was lacking and hollow like you were listening in a barrel...." Read more
"...Love that they come with a protective case.They auto connect to my phone when I turn them on. I don't have to select it...." Read more
"...only worry onward is the deterioration, if there is any, and possible connection issues. Haven't had those yet, and hopefully I won't in a year." Read more
"...Update one day later. Had trouble connecting bluetooth to Amazon Alexa. Going to do more research. Seems like I should be able to do this." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has great noise cancellation and does not deplete at all, while others say that it runs out pretty quickly.
"...Battery life is very good. I've used them for 8 hours at a stretch and still had quite a bit of juice...." Read more
"...comfortable, great sound quality, great noise cancellation and great battery life...." Read more
"...noise cancellation on the QC45s in my opinion, but at the cost of battery life. (You can adjust the NC level in the app)-..." Read more
"...When not in use, I feel like this battery does not even deplete at all.These headphones come with a wired option as well as Bluetooth...." Read more
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The noise cancelling is pretty good, and you can't really hear much at all if you have music on, but you can still hear everything (just muffled) with no sound playing. Which is ideal for me, and something I really like about this product.
They are also not that heavy, and don't give me awful headaches like a lot of headphones do.
The sound quality is also GREAT.
The only downsides are that the mic is a little quiet, and you won't be able to be heard over the phone on a windy day. And they aren't super tight on my head, so they do fall off easy if you're doing even light jogging.
They also connect to your devices pretty quickly, especially if you use the same device over and over. The only problem is when someone decides to borrow them, and then it has to test that connection first the next time you pick them up. Even WORSE if they're in the room because they will constantly connect to that device haha.
That being said, I use these at my desk, and to walk to class all the time. The battery lasts ages (although it does take a little while to charge), and they're super comfortable. The case also keeps them nicely packed, and they are much sturdier than they look. I usually just put them around my neck to leave the house, and honestly I have had no problems with that in terms of wear.
I've had them for a little over a year now, and I use them just about every day, and they are showing ZERO signs of wear or tear. I would HIGHLY recommend these.
Update 01/11/2022: Still loving these headphones! I've taken them on several trips (including air travel) and they've performed very well. Battery life is long and they can simultaneously connect to multiple devices so you can pair them with a laptop, phone, tablet, etc without fiddling much with bluetooth settings. Noise cancellation makes the cabin noise in a plane much more tolerable and the controls with physical buttons are fantastic compared to both Sony and Apple competition. I have not tried the Bose NC700, but I am very particular to headphone comfort and design and I don't believe I would find them as nice to wear for long durations. Mic quality seems to be great, I use them in meetings frequently and have listened to myself through the mic to test. It won't compete with a standalone microphone, but nonetheless good for a wireless option.
Update 07/14/2022: Since purchase Bose has added equalizer settings via a software update (to allow you to tweak the sound), eliminating one of my original complaints entirely. The Sony XM5 have also released. I can’t speak to how good the XM5 is, but know this — the XM5 is more expensive and no longer folds down to a compact form like the XM4 before it. Losing the ability to fold up automatically eliminates the XM5 from consideration for me personally. Traveling with the bulky case of the XM5 does not seem appealing.
Update 11/16/2022: The headphones are still going strong! Over the past year I've been using these headphones almost every day. If you're going to use these headphones for meetings be aware that the microphone quality over Bluetooth connection is not that great. The Sony XM5 will produce a better sounding mic, however, even that is not great due to the limitations of Bluetooth technology. I've also experienced some audio cutouts when connected to multiple devices at once -- if you experience this I suggest disconnecting from all devices and connecting to only a single device at a time. Hopefully the next software update will completely fix this issue. In terms of future technology, I'm looking forward to Bluetooth LE Audio which should prove to be a big leap forward for Bluetooth devices in terms of streaming high fidelity mic and audio. Unfortunately, LE Audio will likely require new hardware so it may be quite some time before we can reap the benefits.
The sound is absolutely immersive; my worries about these headphones was that the bass was going to be too heavy, as SONY bluetooth headphones and other sets in this price range are usually very bass heavy. Fortunately, that wasn't the case with Quiet Comfort; it's strong, but it doesn't overpower. The mids and treble sound great too, and I can't say I've had any issues with listening to music, calls with friends, etc, other than those friends having shoddy microphones (No problem though).
The fit on this set is also solid; I have noticed in warmer weather that my ears get sweaty, but that's to be expected with any headset that's over-ear. My only note is that I noticed the inside of the headphones have molded to my ear. When I first got them, the meshy material with the L and R was flat, but now it's slightly caved in. I'm not sure if it's impacted anything, because I haven't heard a difference in sound, and they don't feel different. I will keep an eye on it for when I update this review.
The controls are simple, a switch on button and three buttons to turn up, down, pause, and skip music (and if on mobile, to use your voice assistant) on the right cuff. On the left, the only button is the noise cancelling (two settings; aware and noise-cancel). I enjoy that this headset has two ports, one for charging, and another to plug them into the device to use instead of bluetooth. However, I will note to anyone that uses these headphones plugged in; when the set is in wired mode, it disables bluetooth, and when still on it sounds incredibly quiet. And, when turned off and plugged in, the EQ and Stereo Sound disable, so using the headphones without them being on is really rough. These doesn't steer me away from using them though, as I mainly use them on and via bluetooth. I mean, to be honest, who uses bluetooth headphones with a wire anyway unless they're dead?
I'm also actually pretty impressed by the battery on these. They last me all day and night, and I plug them in when I sleep. They charge really fast, and I've only had two occasions of low battery, mainly due to me forgetting to charge em.
Overall, my only worry onward is the deterioration, if there is any, and possible connection issues. Haven't had those yet, and hopefully I won't in a year.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
The sound is absolutely immersive; my worries about these headphones was that the bass was going to be too heavy, as SONY bluetooth headphones and other sets in this price range are usually very bass heavy. Fortunately, that wasn't the case with Quiet Comfort; it's strong, but it doesn't overpower. The mids and treble sound great too, and I can't say I've had any issues with listening to music, calls with friends, etc, other than those friends having shoddy microphones (No problem though).
The fit on this set is also solid; I have noticed in warmer weather that my ears get sweaty, but that's to be expected with any headset that's over-ear. My only note is that I noticed the inside of the headphones have molded to my ear. When I first got them, the meshy material with the L and R was flat, but now it's slightly caved in. I'm not sure if it's impacted anything, because I haven't heard a difference in sound, and they don't feel different. I will keep an eye on it for when I update this review.
The controls are simple, a switch on button and three buttons to turn up, down, pause, and skip music (and if on mobile, to use your voice assistant) on the right cuff. On the left, the only button is the noise cancelling (two settings; aware and noise-cancel). I enjoy that this headset has two ports, one for charging, and another to plug them into the device to use instead of bluetooth. However, I will note to anyone that uses these headphones plugged in; when the set is in wired mode, it disables bluetooth, and when still on it sounds incredibly quiet. And, when turned off and plugged in, the EQ and Stereo Sound disable, so using the headphones without them being on is really rough. These doesn't steer me away from using them though, as I mainly use them on and via bluetooth. I mean, to be honest, who uses bluetooth headphones with a wire anyway unless they're dead?
I'm also actually pretty impressed by the battery on these. They last me all day and night, and I plug them in when I sleep. They charge really fast, and I've only had two occasions of low battery, mainly due to me forgetting to charge em.
Overall, my only worry onward is the deterioration, if there is any, and possible connection issues. Haven't had those yet, and hopefully I won't in a year.
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These headphones have good enough sound quality for me. A decently balanced sound.
The clamping pressure is pretty good, fairly light. I can wear them for long periods of time without too much issue, but maybe it's not the most comfortable on the crown of my head after wearing a while. Still, a ton more comfortable than my old GSP500 Sennheiser/Epos headphones were; and much better binaural/spacial audio than them, too. (I can hear directionality of sounds in video games again, whereas that was mostly lost with my Sennheiser/Epos GSP500 open ear ones.)
I like the carrying case for these, too. Compact, somewhat hard, zipper-up. The headphones collapse and fold inward a bit to fit in the case. I like it! You may not notice at first or second glance, but there is a small visual diagram in the carrying case showing you how to find them to make them fit. Very helpful!