Bose QuietComfort 45
$3292021
Pros
- Legendary Bose ANC is among the best in the industry
- Incredibly comfortable for all-day wear with plush ear cushions
- Lightweight at 240 g — easy to forget you're wearing them
- 24-hour battery handles long trips without charging
- Reliable Bose sound signature with warm, balanced audio
Cons
- No LDAC or aptX — limited to SBC/AAC codecs
- No water resistance for outdoor or gym use
- Cannot adjust ANC levels — only full ANC or Aware mode
- Aware mode sounds less natural than Sony's ambient mode
Full Specifications
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort 45 |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | over-ear |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 24 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C, 15 min = 3 hrs playback |
| Drivers | Bose proprietary driver |
| Features | Active Noise Cancellation, Aware mode (transparency), Bose SimpleSync, Adjustable EQ via Bose Music app, Multipoint connection |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | None |
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