"Today's video is sponsored by my commitment cause I spent my own money to buy this." -S.K. Tech, 2022; This is the best line I've heard in a RU-vid video in ages 😂.
I‘ve had the QC35 ii for a few years and loved it. Updated to QC45 only because of USB-C. Now I‘m getting back a QC35 ii, because of call quality! I work in industrial environment with lots of noises and talking to people on phone or in Teams conferences haven’t been any problem. With the new QC45 this is not possible anymore, because everyone is complaining about mic sound quality. Also not having the opportunity to turn off ANC is just ridiculous
Sorry to hear that. It would've been better with ANC off feature. USB-C port adoption is nice and I personally don't use wireless earphones or headphones for a call so I didn't know it sucks for a phone call. Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!
had qc35ii that broke, went to qc45 and ....... bought another used qc35ii because of music quality .... now i have qc45 for office and qc35ii, base is way more punchy especially in lower base, as other things, ANC on 45 is quite better, and so far had no issues with microphone.
Very nice and detailed review! I picked these up this week, since the prices are dropping now here in Germany. I payed €250 for them. I also own the QC25 and my girlfriend has 35's, which I was also able to test a lot. I bought them purely for comfort. I'm travelling by plane twice a week, so it's very nice to have ANC headphones for that. I consider myself an audiophile and I have to agree with you about the sound quality, although I think it's more than acceptable. It delivers a nice soundstage and some nice detail, although it depends a lot on the recording (I'm listening a lot to lighter, acoustic music). I'm getting some very satisfying results with some very high quality recordings. It's also a matter of taste (I like a neutral, well balanced sound). Of course it can not compete to my cabled Beyer Dynamic headphones I have here at home, but those don't have ANC and are absolutely not suitable for travelling. So, the ANC, foldability and comfort (they are light) of the QC 45's make them the perfect travelling partner for me, which cannot be matched by any other headphones from any other brand. I don't use the phone/call functions, so I can't comment on that.
Thanks a lot for your comment! 250 is still a decent price. It's a huge UPGRADE from QC 25 so I see you are enjoying it. It's not as good as wired headphones but makes very clear, bright, and well balanced sound. I also fly or travel frequently and it's really really comfortable although I wear glasses. It seems like you chose the right one for you and I'm glad that you like it. Thanks for watching my video and enjoy!
I’ve had the xm4 for a year now and they have been great! I compared them with the qc35ii and went with the xm4 because I like more bass. I sometimes regret it because I compromised on the comfort. The xm4 get kinda hot and the inner pad slight touch’s my ears. I’m thinking about trying these out since they now have an EQ.
So, I pulled the trigger and got the QC45 and overall, they did not impress me much just like it’s predecessors. They sound pretty much the same as far as I remember and the eq does not help much. The bass is there but not to my liking even if I crank it up to 10. I do however really like the comfort and the more user friendly tactile buttons. I feel like these sell mainly because of their comfort and anc but not so much on the sound unless you like flat neutral sound. I think the xm4 blow these out the water in terms of sound! You can physically feel the bass on the xm4 and they sound fantastic overall with a proper eq setting. Even if you are not a bass lover, the xm4 still outshine the qc! Since I am use to the fit and sound of my xm4, I will stick with them for now and wait to see the next iteration from Bose and Sony. It really comes down to personal preference. If you are someone who likes a more flat sound with bare minimum features and amazing comfort, go with Bose. Also, I’m not sure if it’s my headset but I’ve noticed sometimes a cracking noise which usually happens when the sound is harsh. I had this same problem with the qc35ii and I though they were defective but even after a replacement it did the same thing. It could be the mics canceling the noise or poor drivers. I am glad I stuck with my xm4 a year ago!
I ordered this last night, at a very reasonable price. Your review does sound honest, that said, I am excited to listen to this headphone. I will wear it while mowing the yard, traveling by air and maybe in my truck. Sounds like the perfect use case.
Had the qc45s for a month. Exchanged them once and had return them because the quality of bose became apparent after that month. Both had battery charging issues, a lot of Bluetooth dropping and overall less than decent sound quality. The noise canceling is amazing, and so is the comfort. But overall i was convinced that the xm4s were best for me. Im not a big fan of the touch sensors as opposed to normal buttons, but they are much better in overall quality.
I actually bought them and returned them, awesome sound, not agressive as Senheiser for example but if I was in a peaceful mood, this were the ones I liked to listen, but not being able to turn off ANC was bad for me, ANC is brutal and I can't handle it all the time, the best headphones I ever had exept for that issue.
Great review. I just upgraded from the QC35 which I accidentally dropped into the toilet. I had them 4 years tho. I got the limited edition blue pair. Thanks for your awesome and enjoyable review. Nice one! 🤓
I must have the newer version because I use the Aware/Quiet button on the left speaker quite a bit. I read that it takes less battery in Aware Mode, so I use that unless there's a reason to switch to Quiet. Almost all sound is eliminated in Quiet Mode. I definitely agree with you, the sound is not great. The lows are nonexistent. Sure, I can adjust the bass with the app, but it just basically makes it sound muffled. I actually love the sound on my OLD Bose OE Soundlink headphones. The QC-45 seem to have sharp, startling sounds throughout a movie. I was always a Bose fan. But now, I'd prefer a brand that delivered better sound and gladly accept a little more inferior noice cancelling. Thanks for your review! I wish I'd seen it before making my purchase.
Thanks for watching my review and thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah, the bass of QC 45 makes it hard to enjoy music because it’s too weak. I hope you find the right one for you on your next purchase.
Thank you for this video. I just bought a pair online so I’m excited. Although not being able to turn off noise cancellation is something that was definitely a negative. Seen many reviews so I think I will like these. If not I will return. One other thing that was important for my purchase was the comfort with glasses and I think people said it was still comfortable as you did
@@Technoliath coming back to this I think they’re really nice but I feel like the volume doesn’t go like super loud which isn’t necessarily a problem for me. They’re very comfortable and have good noice cancellation. Although one thing that bugs me is that it makes a little staticky type noise if nothings playing at times? Im not sure I’m explaining that well but yeah
Glad I could help. 700 is an upgrade to QC 45. If you want things like ANC on/off, ANC level adjustment, and touch sensor, NC 700 is a better choice than QC 45 but it costs more dollar.
I'm gonna do a review on NC700 in the future so please let me answer you briefly. NC 700 is slightly better than QC 45 in every way but some might appreciate that difference a lot because NC 700 offers something that QC 45 doesn't.
I got the QC SE’s (virtually the same) at a major discount. Only paid 150 dollars/euro during a clearance. Bought one for my wife too. At that price I have not complaints about these!
QC45 owner here: My biggest issues are: Sub-par microphone for phone calls, the bass could be better. the Pros: Exceptional COMFORT ,buttons (easy to manipulate when wearing gloves) , Foldable (can fit in a Jacket pocket), now they are on sale for 249$
2:48 There's a neat trick I discovered on my QC 35 ii to make the earpads facing downward. Grab them and do the "Wakanda forever" arm crossing without letting go. Then place them on your shoulders with your arms still crossed. Now they're magically facing downward. It's a bit more time cosuming to get them on your head the right way again than if you had them on your shoulders the other way around, but it still takes less time than for the headphones to turn on and reconnect, so it doesn't matter.
Thank you for your great explanation & review! Got mine & happily with them! Don’t want to go deaf & at least you can be safe by hearing during music mode! ✌️😎🎧.
I really enjoyed this video! I especially loved the intro, "this video is sponsored by my commitment" - this made me keep watching. excellent review thank you! I have a question, I'm thinking of buying this QC45 because honestly I can't afford the XM5's. I have beats pro studios right now but they are dying. Bass is important to me but i also will listen to a bunch of different medias like youtube videos, podcasts and of course music. I'm afraid the bass is going to be pretty flat even with the EQ adjusted. but honestly I don't think i could splurge extra money on the Sony XM5's. Do you have any advice? Does the EQ really not help the bass much in the QC45s?
Thanks for watching my review and thanks a lot for your kind comment 🙏 QC 45 is great headphones for podcast and its comfortableness but the bass is pretty weak and flat. I couldn't be satisfied even when I max out the bass in EQ settings. Besides, maxing out one specific range (bass, in this case) damages balance so I don't think that is the right way. I think XM4 could be a great alternative. The bass is way more powerful and it is more affordable than XM5 while not missing useful features and quality. Holiday sales season is just around the corner so there could be a nice deal soon. In case you are interested, here's my review on XM4 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-veXo7ONNy7I.html
Actually in my opinion they are awesome headphones , adoptive EQ Witch make the sound very hifi at low volume, I guess I never need an off mode for ANC and Aware , I have other headphones with off mode but never used it even once , I agree that the charging cable is a bit short and the 2.5 mm jack is not convenient but all today's phones are already without 3.5 mm jack . I have to say the Bose QC 45 is a very well balanced headphone with awesome sound balance especially on low volume where most headphones fail to deliver .
I just received my QC 45 today and the sound, feel, looks and style are superb. When I set up the Bluetooth it registered LE Bose QC45 and not QC45. Does it make a difference or wrong style. Awesome presentation as well.
Thanks a lot for the comment and I’m glad to hear you like it 😊 I think LE means Low Energy to indicate low battery. Mine didn’t show LE so far. Nevertheless, it doesn’t make any difference. Enjoy your new headphones. It’s an awesome one 👍
The QC45's have excellent noise cancellation compared to all competition. Also, you want to talk to someone? Take them off your ears. Honestly some people are never happy no matter how good the product. No autostop? Just hit the pause button. These are the most comfortable high end headphones on the market bar none. Great sound with the EQ app. I do appreciate that you do like them but there is no perfect product. Comfort = check. Great NC= check. Sound = fantastic with EQ adjustments. Price = not cheap but not the most expensive either.
Thanks for the honest review. I don't like the idea of not being able to turn off ANC. And I would prefer to be able to replay a song (rewind) or skip to the next. I've got wired BOSE ANC that let me do this with the switch on the cable. I'd miss that.
Geat review! I have the QC 35 II and they are very very comfortable and the battery life is great, but like you I don't feel that the audio quality is at the level. I've been searching of a NC headphone with great sound quality but I don't know what to look. Any recommendation?
It's either 100% level of Noise Cancelling or Aware mode. We can't use this headphones without activating one of these two modes. To deactivate NC, we need to switch to aware mode but that means the other mode (aware mode) turned on, not NC turned off. Aware mode doesn't cancel the ambient noise but it helps you hear ambient noise easily with the help of mic on the headphones. Thus, it consumes battery. Since the headphones are closed-back headphones, it passively blocks noise to some extent and some people might be okay with this when the battery is running low. Or some people might not want to stay on NC mode all the time but don't want to switch to aware mode. I thought it was weird that Bose didn't let us turn the NC off without having to switch to aware mode. It's all about whether we have choice or not. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
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 love your style, i d prefer more details and measurements but I d like to see you testing the Sennheiser momentum 3 and 4 ( it's big debate about the fact that momentum 3 are better then the 4)
So who bought the Q45's? And if so, how are they - pros & cons? Also I've got a question about lag/latency time when watching videos and gaming. I noticed the Bose don't have LDAC or APTX. I know it was briefly mentioned in the video but still curious. Thanks un advance 👍🙂
Great video! I have been struggling for the past few days on which pair of headphones to buy and it was between these and Sony WH-1000XM4 and i am still not sure. I wear glasses so comfort is really important to me. I also like it when my headphones have a good Noise cancellation. Any kind of comment would be appreciated 👍🏻
I also wear glasses and this pair is the most comfortable one that I've ever tried. I spent several hours wearing this but didn't feel any major discomfort. Since you have been considering Sony XM4 and this, I did a comparison video on those two headphones. I hope it can help you a bit and you can check it out at here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qWrXhqXAp8Y.html Thanks for your comment and thanks a lot for watching!
These headphones definitely have an aware mode, and that is fine for my purposes. I'm a Bose fan and have no issues with the electronics of their headphones. But I don't care for the build. Those cushy ear pads will be a peeling mess after a year, even if you use protectors. And the on-off toggle switch is infamous for breaking. My QC 35 set is now an expensive paperweight because I can't turn the headphones on anymore! There is an option to buy a new toggle switch and replace it with some fancy disassembling but I'm bored by that idea! I've found no fault at all with their noise-cancelling ear buds, however. They are magic.
Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts on Bose QC series. The noise canceling is truly decent. I hope QC 45 doesn't become another expensive paperweight. Happy new year! ☺️
Your video was a breath of fresh air compared to all the other clickbaity review videos with cringe thumbnails. Thank you for your straightforward content 🫡
I still prefer qc 35 ii, cuz it really are more comfortable than xm4, + I guess I'm the only one who don't like sony muddy sound, I prefer bose sound if tweaked properly with any good 3rd part eq.. they really sound amazing, really liked it's punchy bass over xm4 loud bass..
Just subscribed, this was very helpful. Do you know if the Bose NC700s have the ability to turn off noise cancelling and have you done a review on that? I am torn in between Sony XM4s and Bose QC45s but now I'm wondering if those are even the options I want to choose. I like the fact that the bose are so wonderfully comfortable, but the deal breaker is that you can't turn off NC and that I've heard about sound leakage. What I love about Sony is that the NC is superior but it can make me a feel a bit weird at times and that the clamping force can get uncomfortable. I really don't know. Perhaps the XM5s and Bose 700s are better options to choose between?
Yes, you can turn off noise canceling on Bose NC700 on its app. There is an option in settings. I didn't experience any sound leakage with QC 45. I have used it in a library and nobody complained about it. I think you don't have to worry about it. It's true that XM4 has a little bit more clamping force and feels less comfortable than QC 45. But both headphones are comfortable enough to wear for a long time and it could depend on personal preference. Personally, I wish Bose did QC 45 with Sony's sound. I'm gonna do a review on Bose NC700 probably next week. I haven't had my hands on XM5 so I cannot compare these two headphones but I prefer Bose NC700 over QC 45 because I can turn off the noise canceling. Thanks for joining my channel and stay tuned for NC700 review!
They actually downgraded it from the QC 35. The ANC can't be turned off, the case doesn't have the back slip, the auto pause is gone, wha is Bose doing, i am ready for an upgrade and would hate the inconvenience of not having those small features I am so used to now.
I degraded mine to call only office headset because of the permament white noise, can't use them for more than 20 minutes or risk getting migraine. Returned them 2 times and all of them had the same issue, tried using with my phone, tablet, pc, laptop.
@technoliath Thinking about getting these, but I'm like you where I want dynamics and to really enjoy my music. Were they still flat and boring sounding even after adjusting the EQ? I'm between these and the Sony XM5's. Thanks in advance!
Bass won’t be as good as or as abundant as Sony XM5 no matter what you do with EQ. It makes some difference when you adjust EQ and it’s subjective how we feel about it, you know. You can make a noticeable difference but still maxed out bass on QC45 is nowhere near XM5’s. If you listen to music with a lot of bass in it then I would say you will be much more satisfied with XM5. HOWEVER, I found, over time, the bass from XM4 or XM5 feels kinda too exaggerated. I have XM4, XM5, QC45, and QC (recent version of QC45) and I daily drive QC these days since I feel like my ears get tired easily with XM5 or XM4. There’s something to the XM4 or XM5 that makes any music somewhat bass rich. I feel like I can’t enjoy music as the performer intended with XM4 or XM5. In a nutshell, if you like bass and want to have as much bass as possible -> go for XM5 If you like flat and neutral sound with maximum comfort -> go for QC45 (the later version, QC, is basically almost identical in terms of sound. Buy whichever cheaper.)
@@Technoliath thanks for the explanation! You talked about how you didn’t really feel the music on the 45’s, and how they didn’t make music emotional for you. Was this still the case after eqing?
EQ makes a noticeable difference. I would probably go for Sony if I were crazy about bass. Otherwise, I would go for Bose; more comfortable, well balanced sound, and easier to control. No doubt.
If battery runs out, and I use the wire, does it turn on noice cancelling? Also, if Battery dies or us low, and I plug in power, does that disable bluetooth and ANC? Cause that is absolute dogshit design in QC35 currently. It should just work at such a price point.
1. No, it doesn't turn the NC on. 2. I don't know. I haven't tested. Yeah, totally. We deserve some very useful features when we pay 300 dollars for a headphone.
Wow first time i have heard any complaint about the noise cancellation in the QC 45..which is considered universally to be the best bar none ..Might be a defective pair you received
I've just purchased the QC45 headsets and am very happy with them. Great sound and comfort. However I cannot get them to work with Bluetooth on my Windows7 PC. There seems to be a problem with Drivers and "Googling" provides only confusion. No answers. Bluetooth works with Sony WH-CH150. QC45's work well on on Bluetooth via iPad. 🤔
Nice to hear that you are enjoying it. That's interesting. It seems like QC 45's problem because Sony works. But it also seems like your PC's problem because Bose works well on iPad. Maybe reinstalling bluetooth driver on your PC could solve the problem and that's what I will do first if I were you. You can download the most recent driver on manufacturer's website.
Teknoliath and Bose user manual: Use the action button to switch between silent and aware mode. Aware mode switches off the ANC to let you fully hear all sounds from your surroundings. Also Teknoliath: You cannot turn off ANC to save battery. Me: Utterly confused.
Ahahah your comment is hilarious. I got this kind of comment earlier than I thought and I totally understand why you are confused. To get to the point straight, QC 45 doesn't have any option to turn ANC off. You can turn it off only by turning aware mode on. No matter what you do, you will always have something turned on with this headphones. So you won't be able to use this with passive NC only and that will save less battery or consume more battery. It's either ANC or aware mode on. The headphones doesn't do ANC and aware mode off at the same time.
Seems like there's gonna be a major upgrade on the next generation QC series. www.notebookcheck.net/Bose-teases-a-next-gen-audio-line-up-powered-by-Qualcomm-S5-Audio-SoCs.645668.0.html And QC SE just came out unexpectedly. It looks like a watered-down version of QC 45. www.androidauthority.com/bose-quietcomfort-se-headphones-3208296/
Bose 700 and qc45 refurb are same price. What would you suggest to buy. My headphone selection preference is comfort, audio quality, anc, and then battery
Bose 700 is more expensive and higher tier headphones so I would choose 700 without doubt. Actually, I use 700 more often than QC45 because it feels better and has more features.
@@Technoliath what about the comfort? I hear 700s have higher clamping force, I want to be able to use my headphones for as long as possible. Also, have you come across any issue when using using multi devices together? (iphone and Mac) or any other issues??
I’m not sure whether to get these or the Sony xm4’s. My mom does NOT want me to get Sony because it’s “not good quality” but I’ve done my research. There’s good and bad things about both of them. There is more bass on Sony xm4, but I don’t want too much to the point where it hurts my ears.. *but* I want to head bop to the music. I’ve tried my friend’s Sony’s and I don’t have any problems with comfort (i have small ears) so this isn’t something i’ll judge the pairs on. What should I get? One of my solutions is to just play bass boosted songs just in case my mom forces me to get the bose’s, hahaha
In my opinion, based on your preference, XM4 is a better choice than QC45. XM4 is more bassy than QC45 but it's not just in bass range but in every range and this makes XM4 more enjoyable. QC45 is too flat and boring. For podcasts, QC45 could be a better choice but I don't find myself head bopping with QC45 on. I have been using QC45 and XM4 back and forth for about a month now and when I change from XM4, QC45 is like 'meh' for music. This cannot be fixed with EQ so boosting bass won't get you what you want. I hope my opinion helps and I am working on a comparison video of Sony XM4 and Bose QC45 so don't forget to watch it. It's gonna be out tomorrow, I guess.
@@a.7.n.18 I just tried the xm4, xm5, qc45, and nc700 in person. Xm4 and 5 the bass muddied up the entire soundstage. 700s sounded the best, but for a nice balance of price, comfort, and clarity I went with the qc45s
That makes sense for a practical reason and it would be so so nice if you could provide a link. Bose UK stated excessive noise such as emergency sirens can overwhelm the mic and leads to crackling sound on QC 45 but didn't mention about making it on purpose; www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/support/articles/HC2619/productCodes/qc45/article.html.html.html.html My initial thought on this is maybe Bose did it through a firmware update and didn't tell nobody. Anyways, it would be much appreciated and thanks a lot for watching 🙏
I just bought the xm4s i had the option between xm5 - xm4 - Bose qc45s and airpod max if i wanted to spend a little extra. Afaik xm4 had better sound quality with Iphone then xm5s also xm4s had better noice canceling then these qc45s and airpod max was overpriced but sligthly better across all ponts execpt the comfort cause of weight issues and travel issues.
Nice purchase and agreed! I use XM4 more often than QC 45 because I feel noise canceling is better on XM4. I had Airpods Max but had to let it go because it's too heavy.
I have had the QC35 II for a few years and I decided to upgrade to the QC45. Bad choice. The QC35 II are better than the 45 in every aspect and after a few days I returned it.
Actually, I really wanted to buy them but I had to get the QC 35 ii last week, because the 45 are slighty longer and it just doesn't fit my small head... what a shame :(
It seems like it's hard to tell the difference except the case. I saw it is recognized on the Bose app as QC 45 on the internet but I haven't tested it by myself.
Sorry but I haven't had the wired experience on video meeting and I left the headphones in Korea so I can't test it at the moment. But I guess it's probably very loud and clear when it's wired.
I didn’t pay full price for them but I’ve used them on two 11.5hr round trip flights and they are extremely comfortable with no ear or head fatigue. Not a big fan of how they sound, but I didn’t buy them for that.
@@Technoliath lol well, I felt that the quality of the qc45 was not as good in terms of the body but noise Cancelling is better. I only picked up the qc45 once at the store. I was hoping for some I depth comparisons. I have had my qc35 for almost 5 years now. They feel good as new except for the earpads. I'm not sure if 45 are as durable. Hard to say.
5 years with QC 35 is a lot of time! It definitely has to be replaced 🤣 QC 45 is an upgrade in many areas, especially USB-C port. The button lag feels somewhere around 1 sec to 1.5 sec. It could be nothing or could be extremely annoying depends on your preference.
That's very subjective and I personally like energetic and dynamic sound. I boost up all of three ranges (bass, mid, and treble) a bit with more bass and mid. But it's really a matter of preference so what you like suits you best 😊
