Testseek.co.uk have collected 122 expert reviews of the Bose QuietComfort 45 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bose QuietComfort 45.
October 2021
(80%)
122 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fantastic noise cancellation
Intuitive control scheme
Lightweight and comfortable
New ambient aware mode
Bestinclass noise cancelling
Super comfortable
25hour battery life
Good sound
Bluetooth can connect to two devices at once
Fold up for travel
Crossplatform companion app
Can be used with a cable
Impressive noise-cancelling
24 hours of battery life
Sound you can listen to for hours
Effective noise cancellation
24-hour battery life
Comfortable build
ANC still fantastic
Very durable design
Good all-round sound
Great battery life
Light and comfortable
Effective noise cancelling
Solid battery life
Class-leading comfort
Highly effective noise cancellation
Aware mode works well
Super sound quality with thumping bass
Always-on active noise-cancelling (ANC) - the noise reduction is stupendous
Foldable design and case included - ideal for travel
The editors didn't like
Missing a few features
Lack of bass
Lackluster clarity
Occasional dropout
Expensive
Voice mic lets in background noise
No higherquality audio format support
No equaliser
No variable noise cancelling levels
Can't turn off noise-cancelling entirely
No manual EQ settings
Sparsely featured comparatively
Beaten for dynamics and timing
No aptX Bluetooth
Similarly priced alternatives offer more features for the money
Can't turn noise-cancelling off without activating Aware Mode
No ANC adjustment
Lacking smart features
Plasticky build
ANC can't be adjusted
No EQ options
Forget to switch them off and the battery will drain - really needs an auto-off option
In review: Bose QuietComfort 45. Test device provided by Bose Germany. With the QuietComfort 45, Bose offers powerful Bluetooth headphones which have excellent active noise cancellation (ANC) and a very long battery life. The manufacturer specifies 24 hou...
Abstract: Bose QuietComfort 45 review: A worthy update to a noise-cancelling classic...
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Published: 2021-11-08, Author: Christian , review by: soundguys.com
Outstanding ANC, USBC port, Comfortable over long periods of time, Wired and wireless playback
Sound quality, Lack of inapp EQ, SBC and AAC only, no aptX, Only way to turn off ANC is to turn on Aware mode; no true "off" listening mode
The Bose QuietComfort 45 has all the parts to be a great ANC headset, but it doesn't quite have the finish. Sound quality isn't all that great, even if the ANC is among the best in class...
Published: 2021-09-29, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Best-in-class comfort, Great active noise cancellation, Useful transparency mode, Improved battery life
They can't be used while charging, No way to turn off ANC without switching to aware mode, EQ can't be adjusted in Bose's app, Lack support for audio over USB-C
Published: 2021-09-23, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Best-in-class noise cancellation, Sculpted audio with rich bass and crisp highs, Exceptionally comfortable
No ANC or EQ adjustments, Sound signature isn't accurate for true audiophiles
Though the competition is stiffer than ever, the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones continue to lead the industry with the best active noise cancellation you can buy...
Bose quality, Comfortable for the long haul, Possibly best in class ANC, Fold-in and flat for travel, New natural sound signature and App EQ
Cannot use while being charged, Only ANC on or Aware on – not adjustable, No Qualcomm aptX codecs
Very acceptable for a 240g travel headphone.\n\n\n\nSound stage - Pass\n\n\n\nAs in all closed-back headphones, the sound stage is just wider than your head. Dolby Atmos content widens the horizontal and vertical sound stage a little.\n\n\n\nBattery - Ex...
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Published: 2022-03-15, Author: Scott , review by: eftm.com.au
The Bose QC45 are a nice upgrade from the QC35 II, albeit a small one. They offer some features but not all features you may hope to see in headphones in this category. What they lack though they make up for it with one of the best ANC on the market and a...
Published: 2022-02-27, Author: David , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: The Bose QuietComfort 45, or QC45, is out and delivers both the long-lasting comfort and astonishingly immersive noise-cancelling you expect from the Bose name. At the same time, it's not an impulse buy, priced between $450 and $499.95 depending where you...
