items: items 1: articleHeading: Bose new quietcomfort vs 45
articleLink: https://reddit.com/r/bose/comments/1b79cy1/bose_new_quietcomfort_vs_45/kty0qo8/
articleSummary: User recommends the new Bose QuietComfort model for its superior wind block feature and notes that comfort levels are comparable to previous models.
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snippets: I would say the new quietcomfort. Wind block is something you definitely want and from what i can tell, the comfort is the same. And the new ones have a in-line mic if you use the audio jack for anything like laptops, gaming, etc.
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items 2: articleHeading: Bose QuietComfort headphones offer comfort and immersive sound – Gigabeat – Trusted Tech Reviews
articleLink: https://gigabeat.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-offer-comfort-and-immersive-sound/
articleSummary: Highlights Bose's industry-leading noise cancellation, describing it as transformative and capable of creating a 'bubble of silence'.
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snippets: People often say, and it’s true — the QuietComfort’s noise-cancelling feature isn’t just “good” — it’s transformative., If you’re someone who craves that deep sense of immersion and comfort when listening to your favorite tunes or taking work calls, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are a godsend.
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items 3: content: These headphones are absolutely amazing! This is the first headphones, on this price range, that I have ever bought. Before I wasn't sure how I could justify spending this much on headphone, but I just took a leap to purchase it; the purchase was well worth it, and it was on sale.
The sound quality is phenomenal... I am not an audiophile so I am not well-versed enough to talk about the sound frequencies ranges this headphone performs well at nor have I tested enough.
From a layman, I like my sound balanced, and I was able to find a balanced sound that I liked using the Bose app, Googling what EQ setups people used, and experimenting a bit. The app was very minimal and easy to use.
The noise-cancelling IS soo good... I only used a noise-cancelling headphone once before purchasing this headphone, but it just felt really weird, and it made me feeling a bit nauseous/sick over time so I avoided purchasing noise-cancelling headphones. The noise-cancelling do not make me feel nauseous/sick and they block out so much ambient noise. I have a bunch of little nephews and nieces and when they come visit, it's really noisy. I was able to block most of their noise out when I needed to do homework.
Also, if I'm not feeling like using the noise-cancelling, I'll turn on aware mode which is a awesome feature to have especially when I'm the only one home and doing work.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend these headphones. Especially if they're on a sale.
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starRating: 5
title: Phenomenal sound, great noise cancelling
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items 4: content: I replaced some Beats Studio headphones that I accidentally left behind on a recent trip with the Bose QuietComfort noise canceling headphones. I knew this would be a bit of an upgrade, but I was blown away with how much better these Bose headphones sound. But even more of a delight is how effectively they achieve amazing noise canceling. When they came, I tried them right away while watching a football game - I listened to some piano jazz from my iPad, while still looking at the game. After a while, I became aware that I could not hear any of the game - at first I thought I had my TV on mute - then realized that the headphones were completely blocking all exterior sound. Really effective. (Bose also has an easily reached button to switch from canceling to aware mode, in case you need to hear exterior sounds, for safety or other reasons.) My only minor nit is that there is a slight level of white noise noticeable only when there is nothing playing on the headphones while in quiet mode. But even that was much lower than the white noice I got from the Beats headphones with nothing playing. For me, these Bose headphones were a great purchase!
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing noise cancelling, slight white noise
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items 5: content: These headphones are amazing in practically every way. The sound is heads and shoulders above what I've experienced with other headphones, they are super comfortable and the buttons are extremely intuitive. They fold neatly and easily into the included hardshell travel case. Bose pushes you to download the app, but you don't have to. The noise canceling is very, very good but by no means a bubble blocking out the world completely. But it's close! I am a person with sound sensitivity so I add foam earplugs and play pink noise through the headphones when I need to. Those things together literally block out the world completely. I slept through multiple babies shrieking on a flight recently - at least according to the person sitting next to me. Amazing! I got the White Smoke color which is looks ivory with the tiniest bit of grey. But these come in a beautiful range of colors. I wish the included carry case matched the headphones, but it only comes in black. Overall, these headphones are 100% worth the investment. If you can find a good deal, I say jump on it!
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title: Worth the investment, great noise cancelling
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items 6: content: I usually use AirPods Pro 2nd gen earbuds for listening to music. However, I’m planning a trip that includes a 10 hour plane flight so I bought these to get me from airport to airport. The advertised 24 hour battery life should be more than sufficient. They feel comfortable enough that it shouldn’t be a problem wearing them for extended periods of time. When you buy Bose you expect great sound and these don’t disappoint. I can hear a full range of sounds and they have so much bass response that I decided to use the EQ to boost the mid and high in comparison. ANC works great, and on quet mode seems to shut out most sounds. I haven’t worn them outside yet, but inside sounds like my humidifier totally disappear. However, I don’t feel that “Aware” mode boosts outside sounds nearly enough and leaves them somewhat muffled, especially compared to Adaptive mode on my AirPods Pro. I can hear other sounds, they just aren’t as loud and clear as I would like, and it is difficult to have a conversation with my headphones on.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable, good ANC, Aware mode weak
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items 7: content: These QuiteComfort headphones are the third pair of Bose noise cancellation headphones I have owned over the years. I travel internationally a lot and wanted to get something really small and light, so a couple of years ago I tried the in-ear ones. Unfortunately, although they were superb in both noise cancellation and sound, my ears do not take ear buds, and they kept falling out. That's an issue with all ear buds for me. So I gave those to my wife and now have these over-the-ear QuietComfort headphones. Wonderful! They do an excellent job of shutting out external noise (jet engines), give you the option of the 'aware' mode (Sir, are you ready for your gin and tonic?), are very comfortable, and produce excellent sound. I don't generally use them with my phone so I can't say how they do in that regard. The case is certainly much larger than that for the ear buds, and I do only carry-on. But I make it work because, well, they are Bose! That says it all!
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent noise cancelling for travel
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items 8: content: I got these when they were on sale at Target to try some noise cancelling headphones. I usually listen to music while I study or walk places, and these are so perfect for that. They are super comfy because they are adjustable and have soft cushions. I really love being able to change the mode they are in to better suit my listening needs. I can hear well on aware even with music playing and on quiet the noise cancellation helps eliminate almost all background noises. When playing music I can't hear the outside well while using quiet mode, but that is genuinely what I bought them for. If they were never in sale I probably would have never had the chance to try them, but they are so worth the money! If somehow I lost them and I wanted another pair, I definitely would play full price for them. I love the color options too! I personally got the white ones because it matches more with what I usually wear, but I really considered the other colors.
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for studying and walking
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items 9: content: For as long as I've been traveling, my ANC headset manufacturer of choice has always been Bose. I've tried other active noise cancelling headphones in the past and they've never quite performed as well. Very few headsets have also been as comfortable; especially for prolonged flights. After using these new Bose QuietComfort headphones, I'm happy to report that Bose is still the king in these departments. As a long time fan of the QuietComfort series of headphones, I love that Bose hasn't deviated from their tried and true formula and has given us much of what we've come to expect while throwing in some minor upgrades. While these new QuietComfort headphones have become my number one choice for travel and commute, I still think that Bose has room for improvement.
Starting with the build quality, these new QuietComforts are mainly constructed with a premium plastic material but also house some aluminum components like the adjustable earcup sliders on the sides of the frame. The adjustable sliders have a sturdy ratcheting mechanism that allows the earcups to stay in place even when engaged in physical activity. I wouldn't take these running, but they did a good job staying in place during some heavy resistance training sessions. I love the choice of these lightweight materials by Bose as it makes these the perfect companions for long travel sessions. The memory foam lining on the underside of the frames along with the earcup cushions provide unrivaled comfort. I've had the pleasure of trying several comfortable headsets in the last couple of years but this new model of QuietComforts are in their own league. The leather cushions on the earcups are soft and malleable but have enough firmness to quickly return to their shape. They are also very breathable. I never found my ears getting sweaty or clammy during long listening sessions.
In terms of audio performance, these QuietComfort headphones provide a premium HiFi experience that you can enjoy for hours on end with virtually no head fatigue. These QuietComforts have a very open and somewhat airy soundstage, which is impressive considering these are closed back headphones. The mids and highs come across very clear and there is a decent amount of separation between them. Instruments are easily discernable and vocals also sound full and organic. While I've noticed that Bose did slightly improve upon the low frequency on these new QuietComforts from it's predecessors, I would have liked to have seen just a tad more bass whilst still retaining the rest of it's default soundstage. While you can download the "Bose Music" app and select the "Bass Boost" preset to increase the amount of bass, I noticed that this preset tended to muddle the mids and highs quite a bit. As someone who will be using these headphones a lot while watching movies and playing video games on my travels, the added bass while still retaining those beautiful mids and highs would have been much appreciated. Despite this minor gripe, movies and music of all genres still sounded great. The active noise cancelling remains extremely impressive as always. The Bose Music app now allows you to tune the level of ANC depending on your environment in case you have important things going on around you. Up until now, this is something that you haven't been able to do on prior QuietComfort series headphones.
When it came to the bluetooth performance, the QuietComforts performed well by providing a constant connection with minimal distortion within a range of about 30-35 feet. The QuietComfort headphones also support multi-point connection for up to two devices. Switching between bluetooth sources was seamless for me and I never ran into any issues. For the most seamless transitions, I recommend pausing the current source that you're using, and then pressing play on the source that you're switching to. This worked flawlessly for me every time. The one thing I would have liked for Bose to improve upon in this category is the bluetooth version. These QuietComforts are still using Bluetooth 5.1. I've noticed that other flagship competitor headphones are already utilizing bluetooth version 5.3. Bluetooth 5.3 takes advantage of neat features like reducing the device's power consumption by discarding repeated data packets or optimizing data transfers which reduces the chances of data being lost. Lastly, I would have liked to have seen higher bitrate codec support like aptX HD or LDAC. However, they seem to only support the standard AAC and SBC codecs.
Overall, these are great sounding headphones with some of the best ANC on the market. They're also the most comfortable headphones that I've used to date. These would make an excellent travel companion on long flights, subway/train commutes, loud airports, or virtually any environment where you want to tune out the world around you. I still think that Bose has some minor improvements to make in regards to including the latest bluetooth technology and codecs. I also would like to see the default soundstage tuned with a little more bass in the low end in future QuietComfort versions. Despite these minor gripes, these QuietComfort headphones are a solid offering for those looking for the best ANC experience along with comfort.
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starRating: 4
title: Best ANC and comfort for travel
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items 10: content: This is an upgrade for me from the Bose QC35 series. To put it bluntly, what can I say about the new QuietComfort headphones that Bose hasn’t already consistently proven? I am by no means an audiophile, but I can confirm that the audio quality is excellent. From music on my phone to 5.1 surround sound on Netflix, I’ve enjoyed every moment of listening to this headset. It has a remarkable amount of bass response even without the EQ being turned up.
Fit and finish are equally on brand – the overall weight is just right, and I don’t find it exerting too much pressure between my ears (eyeglasses are still personally out for me as it messes with the seal for noise cancelling). Compared to the QC35 I will say I was truly pleased to see USB-C charging versus micro-USB. I can finally unify all my cables to the single modern standard.
Noise cancelling is as expected; you can expect the drone of an airplane engine and other similar “stable” sounds to be easily filtered. Sudden sounds like doors closing are always going to be problems for noise cancelling technology, these headphones are no exception, but they do succeed in quieting it down to a reasonable level. Voices seemingly would fit into the same category as sudden sounds, and yet the QuietComfort headphones easily exceed the previous generation in silencing those noises. Sometimes my wife thinks I am ignoring her while I am wearing them, when in truth I really did not even hear her and would have been hard pressed to even know she was talking to me unless I was looking at her lips moving.
I keep wanting to leave apps and firmware out of my reviews – they can be (and hopefully are) updated long after the review and it is not fair to have readers depending on functionality or shying away from products that have since improved their offerings. But here I go anyway.
Cheerfully gone is the direct integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa accessed by holding the button on the left ear cup – it has now been relegated to a long press of the button in the middle of the right ear cup grouping of buttons. The QC35 series shoved this in your face consistently and it always felt supremely weird for me to be talking to my headphones asking for it to change tracks or whatnot. That functionality has now been replaced with either a battery annunciation or a connection to Spotify. The Spotify link is interesting – with the app opened and music paused, a long press here will resume the music (just as the middle button on the right side does). Long pressing it again will have Spotify randomly bounce to one of your saved playlists. It’s neat, but I think I’ll use it just as much as I used the assistant functionality in the previous generation of headphones.
Out of the box I will note that I have heard a few stutters over Bluetooth. Nothing terrible and I’m sure the use of a wired connection (included) would solve it entirely. I had thought that it was related to the multipoint connection functionality offered but disabling it didn’t seem to have an effect.
Other small complaints – to use these headphones, you need to migrate from the Bose Connect app to the Bose Music app. It is somewhat frustrating to have to install a second app by the same brand to fully realize a new set of headphones that is incompatible with the older generation, meaning you now need two apps if you have an older pair of headphones (like workout earbuds).
Also, Bose has added a new string note when it turns on and off. The first time it is really cool and makes you feel like you got the value paid for these. After the second time it turns somewhat annoying. The previous generation was silent and would just start talking to you about connections when it turned on, this one seems to want to flaunt that it turned on prior to doing the connection announcement.
Bose has done their best to pack a ton of functionality into this headset. Given this review picks up well into the early adopter phase in its lifecycle I have no doubt that Bose will fix these few small teething issues. Seeing the improvements from the QC35 and knowing the firmware upgrades that come with the brand, I have no issue giving this headset five stars. The only complaints I have are so minor that I can learn to live with it.
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starRating: 5
title: Remarkable bass, comfortable, minor stutters
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items 11: content: I got one pair for me, one for my mom. While I decided to stick with my older pair of Skullcandy headphones, my mom fell in love with hers. She had similar headphones several years ago, but she felt like they were too uncomfortable and never used them. With these, she says they're very comfortable and don't bother her while she's wearing her glasses. She is really enjoying the noise-cancelling feature (especially on plane rides). So far, she has no complaints and only has good things to say. She also really likes the carrying case and the fact that it's a compact size that slips easily into her purse or carry-on. (I did take off one star for myself because I wasn't a fan of them and ended up returning them. I have an old pair of Skullcandy headphones from 2017 that still work and I didn't think these headphones were good enough to warrant an upgrade.)
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title: Very comfortable, great noise cancelling
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items 12: content: This is my first Bose headphones, but I’ve used plenty of headsets that boasted many features including multi device and noise cancelling. But I have to say that Bose has mastered the science of the noise cancelling headset, creating the QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones. This is one of the best headsets I have ever used, even for just blocking out background noise to find a little peace and quiet.
Pros
- Easy setup and use.
- Amazing noise cancellation.
- Perfect for on the go.
Cons
- Fit takes time to get used to.
- EQ settings are rather basic.
Out of the box, which includes a travel case, USB C, and audio cable with inline Mic, the initial setup is extremely simple. Literally, Bose has made it so you can use the QuiteComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear headphones without needing the app out of the box. But the app does enable added features that make the experience better when used together with the headset. I was able to pair the QuiteComfort right out of the box without any issue.
Within minutes I was on a call through my phone without any issues. All you must do is put the Bose QuiteComfort on, push and hold the power button past the on position until you hear the “pairing mode” cue, then select the Bose Headset from the list of available devices on your specific device. And Done. No downloads or annoying app setup is required. One of the best setup experiences I have ever had with a headset. I was able to easily pair the QuiteComfort with my work laptop, tablet, and even desktop computer without any additional downloads or issues. The multi-device connection allows for 2 devices to be connected at the same time, which is super convenient if you want to take a call while being connected into another device.
The buttons to control the headset are well placed on the headset but the multi-function button on the Right earcup will take a bit getting used to as there are multiple commands on one button: 1 press is Play or Pause or Answer or End a phone call, 2 presses is Skip Forward, 3 presses is Skip Backward, and a Press and Hold will decline a call. While the left button can be customized to open a selected app or perform a set task with a single press or act as a Mute button if pressed 2 times while on a call. Overall, the buttons feel responsive and easy to find while wearing the headset.
The build quality is great, high-quality plastic is used but it feels solid and doesn’t give or flex during use. Both ear cups can rotate and extend down to be adjusted to fit better on the head. A USB-C plug is available on the bottom of the Right earcup for power and a 3.5mm audio jack is available on the bottom of the Left earcup for use with an audio cable.
The sound is crisp and clean, no matter which device I connected to the sound came in clear. The call quality was amazing! I had multiple comments on how clear my voice was heard even with background noise going on, I lucked out and got these the same week my neighbor had their main sewer line replaced. I was able to confirm that both the mic and audio noise cancelling work quite well, even being just across the street the background noise never broke through the call to be louder than the voice or audio. That’s not to say they couldn’t hear the background noise, but my voice was still very clear and understandable. If you need a headset to use in a loud environment, that will keep your audio and voice clear, the Bose QuietComfort is a great choice.
The Noise cancellation had more settings than most, allowing for a sliding selection of sensitivity for the filtering of background noise. There are different modes that can be cycled through using the Left action button, by default there are 2 modes: Quiet and Aware. The “Aware” mode is helpful if you want to reduce the overall noise and look like you are listening to music but be fully aware of your surroundings. This brings me to my only initial complaint about the headset, which was that initially the headphones gave me a bit of a squeezed or suctioned feeling when I put them on. This is due to the passive noise cancelling of the earphone cushions, which create a tight seal with the head to keep out extra noise. This was something I had to get used to before I could enjoy the headphones to their fullest. If you have any sensitivity to your ears or inner ears, these headphones may take time for you to adjust.
The added EQ settings really do make a difference but are limited to just a few “adjustments” but should cover most user’s needs, though if you’re used to a ton of pre-settings, there are only 4: Bass Boost, Bas Reducer, Treble Boost, and Treble Reducer. It’s basic, but for my uses it works as I’ll adjust most of my audio on the source side.
Overall, I’d suggest the Bose QuietComfort headphones to anyone looking for a premium audio experience that needs noise canceling and multi-device connectivity. The Bose QuietComfort will reduce or cancel out a moderately noisy background like the office or public transportation while providing great sound and audio performance. The noise cancelling on the mic is quite amazing, keeping the voice quality clear even in extremely noisy environments. Though these are premium headphones, they are a perfect example of the saying, “You get what you pay for”. The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones are a great product for anyone on the go who wants a great experience from their headphones.
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title: Amazing noise cancellation, easy setup
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items 13: content: Bose has always been known to make high-quality products that sound great, so I was extremely excited to try out the new QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones. While I have been impressed with the build quality, nice sound, and high tech features, there are just a few things that keep these from being a “perfect” set of headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones ship in a sleek box, and included along with the headphones are a hard-sided carrying case, a USB-C charging cable, a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable with an inline microphone, as well as warranty information. Inside the package is a QR code that will send you to the Bose Music app that is used to control the settings on the headphones. Downloading was simple, and my headphones were paired in a matter of seconds after I had finished charging them up.
The Bose Music app really comes in handy when using the QuietComfort headphones, as it allows for customization options that aren't accessible by any other means. I appreciated that you can easily switch from “Aware” mode, which pumps in the ambient sound around you, and “Quiet” mode, which is noise cancelling. You can also create a custom mode that blends the two, with a slider used to dial in how much noise cancelling you want (or none at all). Unfortunately, there is no option to just use the headphones in Bluetooth mode with neither Aware or Quiet turned off; one or the other (or a combo) must always be activated. I found that the sound while in Aware mode was actually not that intrusive when it came to amplifying the sounds happening in the outside world around me. Basically, it did not sound overly harsh or synthetic that I was being fed in the ambient noise by the headphones mic system.
Noise cancelling is also very good on these headphones, probably the best I’ve ever heard. While the QuietComfort headphones use fancy technology to achieve these results, it helps that the headset cancels out a fair amount of noise just by putting them over your ears. With the noise cancelling off, I noticed that I already had a hard time hearing the people around me; once the noise cancelling is turned on, it’s very much as if you’re in your own private world. I haven’t had a chance to use these on an airplane, but I’d imagine they would be excellent at negating some of the annoying noises found on most flights.
Now here’s where we get to my first problem with the Bose QuietComfort headphones. The seal around your ears that is responsible for that awesome reduction in ambient noise, is also something that I’ve found I can only tolerate for small amounts of time. The sense of pressure on my ears is so noticeable, that it reminds me of in-ear earbuds and why I have a very hard time wearing those types of headphones. I thought that maybe it was only when the Quiet mode was on, but this sensation was persistent throughout my testing, and occurred even when the headphones were turned off and being used with a cable.
The first day I had these, I wore them for about a total of 5 hours, and tried to ignore the feeling in my ears. Over the course of that night and the next day, I had a headache and my ears felt like I had been listening to music at full blast. I recognize that this is something that affects everyone differently, and that some people likely won’t notice this at all. However, I thought I should mention it, in case someone (like me) is very sensitive to headphones that create a strong seal on their ears.
The upside is that aside from that sensation (for me), these are some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. The headband is soft and padded, and the super squishy earpads are large and completely go around your ears. The inside of the cups is also deep enough that I never noticed my ears touching the drivers or the sides of the cup. Each side is adjustable using sliders that extend plenty far enough for my big head, with room to spare.
On to the sound. (For testing, I used an iPhone 13, a MacBook Pro, and an Xbox controller with a 3.5 mm headphone jack).
The sound profile of these headphones is very different when in Bluetooth, versus playing with the included cable. On a Bluetooth connection, the sound slightly emphasizes the bass, and the mids and treble sound defined, and thankfully the highs are also not too harsh. What is strange, is that if you push the volume past about 70 percent, the bass starts to artificially roll off as you approach 100 percent. I imagine that this is done to lessen the chances of blowing out the speakers (?), but what's interesting is that when played with the audio cable (no Bluetooth), you can push the volume to the max and easily tell that these headphones can handle it, no problem. While I don't listen to things at full blast all the time, I like knowing that I can raise the volume, and every facet of the sound will follow along. The artificial bass cutoff with Bluetooth turned on is so noticeable, and I honestly have no idea why they implemented it. Additionally, the QuietComfort headphones get LOUD in Bluetooth mode, but once again, with the dimmed-down bass at the top of the volume range, I saw no reason to push it to 100 percent.
Audio quality with the included cable is like a totally different headphone. When playing music with the cable, the QuietComforts sound incredibly neutral, with bass that borders on anemic at times. Thankfully, the actual tone of the sound range is great, with tons of detail in the mids and highs, with genres like rock, country, and classical sounding pretty amazing with the power off. I do wish that the bass was more pronounced, but it can show itself in some more bass-heavy tracks found in hip-hop and electronic music. Overall, the audio cable sound was impressive, even if I wish there was just a touch more bass.
As for the cable, this is definitely a weak point of the Bose QuietComfort headphones. While it has a mic (that works fine for phone calls), it is incredibly thin and flimsy feeling. Additionally, I didn’t measure it but it barely made the length from my headphones to my side pants pocket where my phone was. It also does not have any inline controls, so you cannot change the volume, answer calls, press play/skip, etc. This feels like the absolute bare minimum Bose could have included with these headphones, and almost urges you to use them in Bluetooth mode.
Other things I didn't cover:
-There are buttons on the headphones, for volume and controlling tracks/answering phone calls. These can’t be used when running the headphones via the cable (I tried).
-There is another button used to switch between modes, or tell you the battery life (via a voice in the headset).
-Battery life is rated at about 24 hours per charge, and I believe it. I haven’t timed exactly how long I’ve been using these in Bluetooth, but the charge lasts a very long time.
-Cable charging is done with USB-C, so that is a plus! Although the included cable is so short I’m not sure how useful it is.
-The Bose Music app lets you adjust the EQ of the headphones, which is nice, though I’m not much on using EQs on my phone to begin with.
-Build quality is great, these headphones feel sturdy enough to hold up for the long haul, and all of the materials used feel great in the hand.
Overall, I believe that Bose has created a great set of noise-cancelling headphones, with only a few downsides. I do think Bose could make improvements when it comes to being able to use Bluetooth without Quiet or Aware mode; no artificial bass cutoff in Bluetooth mode; and a better audio cable. If you’re looking for exceptional noise cancelling with good sound quality, and don’t mind the few issues I noted, the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones should definitely be on the top of your list!
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starRating: 4
title: Exceptional noise cancelling, comfortable fit
type: REVIEWS
items 14: content: I bought these headphones to replace a pair of QuietComfort 35s I'd had for many years and was extremely happy with. When they finally reached end of life it seemed a no-brainer to get Bose QCs again.
The headphones I received had a fault with the microphone (muffled and dropping out, and was worse when I had a second device connected via bluetooth).
Bose support was responsive and I was able to return these and get a replacement pair quickly. The microphone on the new pair is working better.
Overall, the headphones aren't bad but not as good as my old QC35s. The sound quality is generally very good. However, I've noticed that when noise cancelling is in quiet mode, it actually picks up and amplifies any sharp sounds such as metallic noises (cutlery rattling etc.). It's quite jarring and not what I expect from headphones of this quality.
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items 15: content: These Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones are a great choice for anyone looking for comfortable, noise-canceling headphones. They really do live up to the name QuietComfort as I find the noise-canceling feature to work well and the over-the-ear cups to be very soft and supple. I use headphones regularly for work and leisure so comfort and quality are both a must.
I downloaded the Bose Music app in the Play Store and I appreciate being able to adjust the EQ of my audio on the QuietComfort headphones. I was able to tweak the bass, mid range, and treble to bring out the best in the music I listen to. The app allows you to adjust the level of noise cancellation and create different scenario modes that the single button on the left headphone will rotate through. Personally, I just like having Quiet and Aware mode to toggle between to quickly be able to shut out external noise or be aware of my surroundings. I can definitely hear a difference when I switch between Aware and Quiet modes. Quiet mode really gets rid of sounds like air conditioning or the dishwasher. It’s so nice to be able to shut off or greatly diminish all those sounds in my small home and just focus on the audio. I’m excited to take these with me on plane rides in the near future.
Comfort is a must, especially as a glasses wearer, and I will say these headphones are so soft and the pressure is just right. My ears fit very well in them and unlike other over-the-ear headphones, my ears don’t touch any hard pieces inside the ear cups. I also appreciate the very clear L and R markings in the ear cups so I can easily put them on the right way. The left headphone has a singular button which toggles between the modes that can be configured in the app. The right headphone has a power switch that also activates Bluetooth connectivity, the charging port, and a set of 3 buttons which control volume and playback. I chose the headphones in “white smoke” which looks like a warm gray, a very modern color choice.
Connecting via Bluetooth was simple and fast. I was able to connect the QuietComfort headphones to my Google phone with no issues. This set of Bose headphones comes with a hard case, auxiliary cable, and charging cable. I love the flexibility of going between a wireless and corded connection because I’m able to plug into an audio interface and listen while I record audio files.
Bose proves to be a great brand that delivers high quality products. Overall, I really like the fit and audio quality of these Bose QuietComfort headphones. The battery lasts over 20 hours which has been wonderful because I’ve only had to charge them once so far since receiving them. They are super comfortable and sound great. I can definitely recommend this pair of over-the-ear headphones.
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title: Soft, supple earcups, great noise cancelling
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items 16: content: The fact that Bose is still selling 2021's QC45 at $329 on their website is a testament to the staying power of their products. The QuietComfort series has been good for a very long time, and up until Sony released the WH1000MX3 headphones, Bose was the leader in over-ear noise-canceling headphones. I'm a long time fan of the QuietComfort series from Bose but also a daily user for the last several years of Sony's Mark3 and Mark4 headphones...so, that is to some degree a point of comparison. There are a lot of things that Bose got right with this next generation of QC headphones.
I've become more impressed over the last few years when companies provide good unboxing experiences in sustainable packaging (or at least, far more sustainable than it once was). As a person who keeps the original packaging for many of my tech products, I appreciate durable packaging that isn't too flashy or overproduced. It's just right.
Bose also still provides a hard clamshell case for transporting your headphones. They fold up to about as small as they can to remain flat. Also in the case is an auxiliary cable with inline microphone and a USB-C charging cable; both cables are on the shorter side but they definitely do the trick. It's also worth mentioning that the aux cable can be used without using any power--so a dead battery doesn't have to stop the music.
The design of these new QCs are what I would consider 'classic' Bose, the sort of Ford F-150 of headphone designs. It's a good design that continues to look great despite not changing substantially over previous generations. There are no touch controls, which is wonderful. Physical buttons on the right cup control volume and track/call actions, and a separate physical switch powers the headphones and enables pairing. On the left cup is a single button that can be used to enable noise canceling, as well as provide battery levels OR trigger a Spotify shortcut. It would have been nice if that button could be used to alternatively trigger a digital assistant.
They are very comfortable, as QCs have been for generations. They are about 20 grams lighter than my Sony WH1000XM4 headphones, which isn't particularly noticeable. The clamping pressure at my jaw line is a little more than I like, but it's not so much that it's an issue. Most notably, the ear cups have slightly more room than my XM4s, so my ears don't come into contact with the mesh backing. The foam cups feel great and are easily removed (so presumably replaceable). The only minor discomfort comes by way of material that doesn't breath particularly well, so sometimes my ears get a little sweaty.
The sound on the QCs is excellent, but not excellent for every type of music. Bose has been strong for middle frequencies for a long time, and that is the case here as well. You're not going to get a booming bass experience, but there's enough bass to satisfy. Middle and higher range vocals shine brightly; audio is crisp provided the volume isn't at maximum. Classic rock sounds great, as would most modern pop music, but bass heavy tracks lack a little bit of depth (it's in this department that the XM4 continues to be a great alternative).
Noise canceling is stellar. I remember when noise canceling first came to the QC product line, it was so good it made me motion sick. I've since adjusted as ANC has become pretty ubiquitous in consumer high-end headphones, but the new QCs are just as good as any other noise canceling I've experienced.
There have been some updates to the Bose companion app since I last used it, and I'm liking what is available there. Custom levels of ANC can be configured based on your preference, as well as custom EQ settings. The headphones also support multi-point connection, allowing for handoff between devices somewhat seamlessly.
These headphones retail at $349, which is about as much as the latest-generation QC headphones have always been. Despite the fact that everything seems to be getting more expensive, these QCs are right in line with previous generations. If you don't already have a pair of consumer-level high end headphones, these are most certainly worth the investment and will probably last easily for several years. Even after the battery doesn't hold a charge (and, it's worth pointing out, I don't know how many hours the battery is rated for), they can still be used wired.
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title: Stellar noise canceling, comfortable fit
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