I bought the QC45's right after Christmas, just returned them for 700's. The 45's were great, except had major sound leakage. People around me were both distracted and somewhat annoyed. The 700's seem to be much better. This is an aspect that no one seems to mention in reviews.
I have the nc700's and they are a great set of headphones. When you can use that custom E-Q setting with the 700s, that really helps in the quality of music. I remember when the E-Q setting wasn't accessible with voiceover, then bose had an update to the music app. That fixed the problem. The sound of my music really improved once I could set my EQ the way I wanted it. I'm glad I made the purchase of the nc700s.
Just found your channel. I rarely post comments but I just had to say your reviews are the best I’ve seen. Love the head to head comparisons. Just heard the sennheiser comparisons as well. You got my sub!
Fantastic review, exactly what I was looking for. I am autistic and am going to buy my first noise canceling headphones and I wasn’t sure which one to go for. I am choosing the NC 700 based on this review! Thank you so much!
I haven't tried the QC 45, but I've tried QC 35 II, QC 25, QC 20, WH-1000XM4, WH-1000XM3, and NC 700, and among those, NC 700 is the clear winner in terms of call mic quality in noisy environments. The noise suppression is excellent for a headset without an annoying boom mic in front of your mouth.
Just tried the two at home for a while, and the QC45s now have an EQ setting. The sound on QC45 does sound better but the 700s are definitely nicer feeling. It felt like the 700s had better ANC and less sound bleed (if you use it too loud) but I’d still go with the QC45.
@@TheStealthyLizard you can't go wrong with either! i'm wearing my qc45 right now and haven't had any regrets in the past 3 months since i've first commented :)
@@moony995 I'd say they're a solid 7 or 8/10. I tried my friend's Sony XM5 overears and I think the Sony is 10/10. It's actually insane and I think if I had to purchase, I'd probably go Sony personally. Only reason I'm keeping the QC45 is I ended up getting a crazy deal for it. Buying from scratch, I'd go with the Sonys
@@justintran1001 i have been thinking about getting the xm5s! but i heard that they can be inconsistent with the anc because they're always adjusting? I'm not sure, but thanks anyway for your advice:)
So I went to test a lot of headphones yesterday to pick the right one for me, and the 700's and 45's were at the same testing stand in the store. I listened to the same song on both of them, swapping back and forth as fast as possible, and imo the 700's are just worse than the 45's. The 45's had a really full and spacious sound, while the 700's sounded a bit hollow. 45's also had the better noise cancelling, though the difference wasn't big in that regard. All in all, I'd personally recommend the 45's more than the 700's.
The most informative and detailed review about this pair I've seen. I love the way you put in even small details like the cabin pressure or the lack of ANC OFF mode on QC45. It's one of the deciding factor to me but never got mentioned in any previous reviews that I watched. Thank you and keep up the good work. You got one more subscriber bro! 🥰
@@GYMCADDY But do you think any chance Bose will add the ANC OFF option in an upcoming firmware update since this could be a dealbreaker for some like me?
Just watched this for a second time and realised how much good information you packed into a relatively short time! I picked up a lot more this time around. Once again, many thanks for a job well done.
So I need some new headphones and ambient mode is the biggest feature I need given where I work and needing to here whats around me. I *really* appreciate you doing such a detailed comparison because I was leaning towards the QC45s before. Thank you so much 🙏
12:02 - You forgot to change the text from AirPods Pro to AirPods Max. Not a big issue, but funny to mention it. Thanks, GymCaddy. Another awesome video. I can't wait for your comparison against the XM4.
If you use your headphones with more than 2 devices like me, one feature of the QC45 (and previous QC models) that's NOT included in the NC 700 for some reason is the ability to cycle through which 2 bluetooth connections are active by a short toggle of the power switch, so you don't have to go through an app to connect to any previously connected device. To me this is a major feature that gives the QC line the edge over other ANC headphones as well as the 700s.
@@redataoussi that’s not what he is talking about. The headphones can remember up to 8 devices but they connect to 2 at a time. I am constantly switching between 4 devices and need to easily cycle through. Needing an app to achieve this is a huge deal breaker…. Specially since there is no app for the pc as far as I can tell.
As someone that has tried both, they do NOT sound the same. The soundstage is different because of the extra room in the 45s. The 700s have more clarity with better call performance too.
@@ChadGPTu @Michael Soussan did bose add the features in the app for the qc 45 or is it still the same ? Which one do you think is better would you suggest going with the nc700 or qc 45 .. ?
@@Adhgnis Fewer features. I find the QC45 to have letter sound, the 700s feel squashed be comparison. Very subjective stuff of course. I like the sound of reference headphones like HD600, and the QC45s are closer to that than any ANC I have tried.
I own Sony WH-1000XM4, and I would only recommend these if you don't care much about money or the environment. The noise cancelling is prone to breaking. This may be noticed by hissing, popping, or full volume deafening tone like if you put a microphone in front of a speaker. This was a known issue with the XM3 as well and they didn't bother fixing it. So I'm definitely avoiding Sony headphones now and I recommend anyone else to do the same. One thing to mention, I wouldn't recommend it if I just got unlucky with my headphones. But there are loads of reports out there of this issue. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it is a common problem
I had the QC35s. I was torn on getting the QC35ii or NCH700. I remember everyone online who had QCs saying they returned their NCH 700s after like 2 days back when they came out. I almost returned them that day too. Then I got used to them. They even sounded different. But they're better. Best headphones out bar none.
Yep the QC45 now has an equalizer. Just got mine on sales on Amazon to replace my QC35. The QC35 has been great but started getting a bit flaky lately. The QC45 is great so far. They wear just like the QC35. Sound with the EQ is better and noise cancelling is also better. So far so good.
@@pet1err totally forgot this was my name lol gotta change this, made it years ago…. But I’m not too sure I don’t have the 35 do have the 45 but I’m guessing it should be similar ? I wish there was more customization for it but nc is great can’t hear anything , super super comfy and the aware mode is fine can hear around when you need it, I tend to keep more in aware then not so
I am looking at these for an update to the QC25s that I have used for years. I travel and the option to use the aux wire is a must on international flights where I can use them for the in-flight movies.
My Bose 700NC are absolutely phenomenal, but I'm looking to sell 2nd hand to purchase a new headphone set in the next 2 years. I'll be watching your videos until then, cheers
only reason why i don't like touchpads on headphones is when you use them in winter and the wind blows on them and activates them and makes it go crazy. i had a sony whxm4 and i ended up giving it to my brother just because of the touchpad craziness. awesome review as well thank you!
I can't speak on the touch pad behavior in the cold because I don't have to commute to work anymore. But I'd imagine thats annoying walking through the NYC winter to work at 8am. trust me. I know lol
Makes you wonder why both of these models exist. Sony releases a lot of different options but they are all different level and the WH 1000xm4 is undoubtedly Sony’s top headphones . Those two models are both considered premium ANC headphones.
@misterlebanon I'm in the market now and suspect the nc700 were not selling as well as Bose hoped given the price and lack of compactness. The qc45 are more the incremental upgrade super satisfied customers might buy?
Went from QC25s to 700s. The 700s fall off my head and get hot . They are amazing for calls and noise cancellation. But I where my headphones while on the go and doing housework. Was thinking of getting the 35s or 45s
Late to the party, but just wanted to say that you explained their properties well to a non-audiophile. Excellent summary and convinced me that the QC45 is the way to go for me. Thank you! (And of course subscribed. :) )
Thanks, the best impressive review for me including my country Japan, the Japanese subtitle was really working very well and decided to be a subscriber on your channel.
Consider buying the BOSE QC45 headphones guys! If you're looking for headphones and have a budget (cause it's a bit expensive, but hopefully you can get a discount or stumble upon a sale!😁) I've read a lot reviews about these headphones! Comfortness! Really, it's super comfortable, not even exaggerating anymore. I've been told that someone wore these headphone for more than 5 hours and slept with it also without even noticing that they're wearing it! HAHAH So don't hesitate to buy the Bose QC45 if you have the money✨ It will be worth it for people who are LOOKING FOR HEADPHONES AND PRIORITIZING THE COMFORTNESS OR COMFORTABILITY ✨🙌
First, thank you for the excellent review. I appreciated the detailed explanations regarding the differences of the two headphones. I currently have a QC 35, which I've had for many years and while they still work perfectly, they are looking a little worse for wear. I've looked to purchase the Sony XM4, and the QC45 or 700. It really ticks me off that Bose did not add the EQ feature on the QC 45! Personally, I don't like the touchpad controls, so I leaned towards the QC 45, however, it makes me mad that Bose did not include the EQ feature on the 45 in order to induce me to buy the 700. The XM4 are now more expensive, however, I hope Bose gets its act together and add the EQ feature and the ability to shut off the NC. For now, I'm going to wait and see. Your review helped me realize to wait for a better product before I shell out $$$. Thank you.
Coming from a qc25 to a qc35 I to a NC700 and using them for many many years, i think that the qc45 comes to late! If you are looking to buy one, either invest in the nc700 that has a better surround, on buy directly a qc35 II that are way cheaper now! The improvement between the qc35 (I and II) and the qc45 are not worth the price! Bose should really focus on upgrading the cushion quality tho! The glued edges and the pealing leatherette are a pain in the ass for power users and I find my self changing them every 2 to 3 years, may sounds like nothing but 35$ isn’t nothing!
Thanks. I picked up the QC-45 yesterday, May 15, 2022. I strted them up and they had 70% battery life and connected to my phone instantaneously. I downloaded the Bose App and it started to update the headphones...or tha app, not sure which. Anyway, after the update, Boom, EQ feature was there. I'm happy even though I do see what you mean by the cabin pressure. Weird. Beats didn't seem to have that. Anyway, I'm happy. I'm sure that more firmware updates will happen in due time.
I don't know why everyone calls it cabin pressure. It's what -dB sounds like. The Bose noise cancelling is so 'good' that it behaves like an anechoic chamber. It's not really good from a user satisfaction point of view, but it neutralizes itself when there is outside sound bleeding in after ANC has tried to cancel out the sound. Bose is by far the best in ANC and always has been.
You must not have tested using the headphones while wired in with the audio jack. My biggest complaint with the advertisement of the audio cable is that the marketing does not tell you that the audio cable is only good for listening to audio. In other words, and you missed this in your review, the audio cable does NOT support the microphone. The audio cable provided with these headphones use TRS audio jacks. I even tried an after market TRRS cable to see if that would make a difference. The problem, at least with the NC 700 model (I haven't tested with the QC45's) is that the microphone isn't wired into the audio jack at all. It's all digital. The microphone can only be used wirelessly. This was a huge disappointment for me when I purchased my NC 700's.
The qc 35 leather both on the headband and on the earcups have been replaced twice after a year of use they start to tear down I have now bought a better more breathable material for the cups from a third party company
Good video as always, can you do a comparison between the new Sony XB 910n and the XB 900n please would like to hear your thoughts if it’s worth upgrading
Thank YOU! I finally made my decision .. 700 🎉 wait! How silly for me to think I made a decision. Question~~ I want these specifically for sleep - I’m a back sleeper and my Sonys just won’t stay on my head. Also, sound - I listen to binaural beats so quality must be EXCELLENT . Noise canceling isn’t that important…. Can anyone HELP ME???
The mic on the QC45 quite honestly sounds terrible. Is there any possibility that this could/would be fixed with a firmware update? That's one of the deciding factor for me between the two (and over Sony's XM4)
Went to a shop where they had both of these headphones wired up to their player. The difference between wire and having them connected via bluetooth is HUUUUUUUUUUGE. They had huge bass, and sounded mirific. There is a slight difference between 700 and qc45 when it comes to sound quality. The 700 sounded more natural, I felt like the sound was noticeable clearer. The way they were wired up was a bit strange, in the sense that they used the charging port instead of the 3.5mm jack For comparison, I've been listening to Sony XM4 connected via bluetooth before and it sounded like a joke compared to bose qc45 and 700 wired.
I have one important question about the QC45s vs NC700 Do the QC45s suffer from the same problem the QC35s have where it randomly turns on when the power switch is off? And do the NC700s have a similar problem? (The NC700s have a button rather than a slider so I'd assume not).
thanks for the review, I have the Bose QC45 and plan on returning them , I find that the Volume on these is very limited, sometimes I wanna hear a song on the louder side and I find these just can't get up there and are limited, which headphones would you rec. for quality audiophile sound , has a wide range of volume and an EQ ?
I have ear problems and like to work out at the gym and I want to listen to podcasts or on airplane flights. What do you think is the best headphones they blocks out the maximum amount of background noise? And will stick to my head while working out.
Bose ruined the 700's with software. Just got my 45's and they are WAY better, without battery issues and the multipoint works as it should. Will think long and hard before upgrading the firmware on them.
yeah I agree with you. Bose ruined the NC 700's a few times with their firmware updates. thats why im calling them out on it. But as of recently the NC 700's have been performing as they should.
Please Am not English man Which one is better Bose qc35 or Bose qc45 or Sony or what? And what is your opinion about soundcore life Q35 Which one is the best highquality of music details .. Help me
I'm an upcoming grad student and I'm looking for an ANC headphones but I'm torn between these two. What do you think would suit me best if I intend to use it primarily on listening to lectures, zoom meetings, and from time to time, music?
Awesome review as always ! Could you campare the QC45 against the XM3 and XM4 ? Very curious to see them side by side in the ANC test :) Thanks in advance !
Are you thinking which pair of headphones to buy? Or are you just like me interested in general? In case you are still thinking about which headphones to buy, I can really recommend the xm3 due to their anc optimization. I used to feel a slight pressure in my ears when wearing ANC headphones, and by running Sonys optimizer your headphones will measure the atmospheric pressure and this avoids you feeling any pressure in your ears which is great, and the bose don't have that as far as I know. Soundwise the Sonys may not sound as sharp as the bose which also means they are a little less clear, so if you like listening to classical music then the bose might be your choice, but I listen to every kind of music (inclucing classical) and I really like the sound of my headphones (in contrast to the bose, the xm3 do have an EQ so you can adjust your headphones to your liking depending on the music you're listening to or just use them without the EQ to use all the high quality codecs). If you want to have great and customizable sound and good anc for an affordable price then go for the xm3s :)
Please Am not English man Which one is better Bose qc35 or Bose qc45 or Sony or what? And what is your opinion about soundcore life Q35 Which one is the best highquality of music details .. Help me
so forty five has less clamping pressure than thirty five second generation? i feel that thirty five put too much earcup cushion pressure on my skull bone around my ears that i have to take them off after a short while...
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I bought the QC45's right after Christmas, just returned them for 700's. The 45's were great, except had major sound leakage. People around me were both distracted and somewhat annoyed. The 700's seem to be much better. This is an aspect that no one seems to mention in reviews.
Probs coz of your ear size or shape. The fit was probably not fit for you on 45
Exactly the same reason why I sold my qc45 for the 700
What volume did you listen on?
@@shehzad2519 I think the ear openings were the same size.
@@dope5684 sound leakage dramatically lower on 700s at exact same volume.
I have the nc700's and they are a great set of headphones. When you can use that custom E-Q setting with the 700s, that really helps in the quality of music. I remember when the E-Q setting wasn't accessible with voiceover, then bose had an update to the music app. That fixed the problem. The sound of my music really improved once I could set my EQ the way I wanted it. I'm glad I made the purchase of the nc700s.
Both have adjusable eqs now
Just found your channel. I rarely post comments but I just had to say your reviews are the best I’ve seen. Love the head to head comparisons. Just heard the sennheiser comparisons as well. You got my sub!
i got the qc45's and i love them so muchhhh they also have customizable eq now so its been really nice for me
Fantastic review, exactly what I was looking for. I am autistic and am going to buy my first noise canceling headphones and I wasn’t sure which one to go for. I am choosing the NC 700 based on this review! Thank you so much!
Autistic here, how good is the noise cancelling for the 700s?
I haven't tried the QC 45, but I've tried QC 35 II, QC 25, QC 20, WH-1000XM4, WH-1000XM3, and NC 700, and among those, NC 700 is the clear winner in terms of call mic quality in noisy environments. The noise suppression is excellent for a headset without an annoying boom mic in front of your mouth.
Dude. You should have more viewers. You're clear, concise and informative.
Oh, the miniatures are hilarious.
Just tried the two at home for a while, and the QC45s now have an EQ setting. The sound on QC45 does sound better but the 700s are definitely nicer feeling. It felt like the 700s had better ANC and less sound bleed (if you use it too loud) but I’d still go with the QC45.
I am trying to decide which ones to buy and the eq setting update for the qc45 is a big plus. Almost 100% sure I want the QC45
@@TheStealthyLizard you can't go wrong with either! i'm wearing my qc45 right now and haven't had any regrets in the past 3 months since i've first commented :)
How is the noise cancelling for the QC45s?
@@moony995 I'd say they're a solid 7 or 8/10. I tried my friend's Sony XM5 overears and I think the Sony is 10/10. It's actually insane and I think if I had to purchase, I'd probably go Sony personally. Only reason I'm keeping the QC45 is I ended up getting a crazy deal for it.
Buying from scratch, I'd go with the Sonys
@@justintran1001 i have been thinking about getting the xm5s! but i heard that they can be inconsistent with the anc because they're always adjusting? I'm not sure, but thanks anyway for your advice:)
So I went to test a lot of headphones yesterday to pick the right one for me, and the 700's and 45's were at the same testing stand in the store. I listened to the same song on both of them, swapping back and forth as fast as possible, and imo the 700's are just worse than the 45's. The 45's had a really full and spacious sound, while the 700's sounded a bit hollow. 45's also had the better noise cancelling, though the difference wasn't big in that regard.
All in all, I'd personally recommend the 45's more than the 700's.
the soundstage is exactly why i got the qc45
Anyone else here after their Pixel preorder deal changed from free Bose 700s to QC45?
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The most informative and detailed review about this pair I've seen. I love the way you put in even small details like the cabin pressure or the lack of ANC OFF mode on QC45. It's one of the deciding factor to me but never got mentioned in any previous reviews that I watched. Thank you and keep up the good work. You got one more subscriber bro! 🥰
Glad it was helpful!
@@GYMCADDY But do you think any chance Bose will add the ANC OFF option in an upcoming firmware update since this could be a dealbreaker for some like me?
Just watched this for a second time and realised how much good information you packed into a relatively short time! I picked up a lot more this time around. Once again, many thanks for a job well done.
Awesome! Thank you!
So I need some new headphones and ambient mode is the biggest feature I need given where I work and needing to here whats around me. I *really* appreciate you doing such a detailed comparison because I was leaning towards the QC45s before. Thank you so much 🙏
sony has the best ambient mode all of their products.
12:02 - You forgot to change the text from AirPods Pro to AirPods Max. Not a big issue, but funny to mention it. Thanks, GymCaddy. Another awesome video. I can't wait for your comparison against the XM4.
If you use your headphones with more than 2 devices like me, one feature of the QC45 (and previous QC models) that's NOT included in the NC 700 for some reason is the ability to cycle through which 2 bluetooth connections are active by a short toggle of the power switch, so you don't have to go through an app to connect to any previously connected device. To me this is a major feature that gives the QC line the edge over other ANC headphones as well as the 700s.
You can do that also on the nc700. Either hold the Bluetooth button or press pause one the first device and play on the second
@@redataoussi that’s not what he is talking about. The headphones can remember up to 8 devices but they connect to 2 at a time. I am constantly switching between 4 devices and need to easily cycle through. Needing an app to achieve this is a huge deal breaker…. Specially since there is no app for the pc as far as I can tell.
As someone that has tried both, they do NOT sound the same. The soundstage is different because of the extra room in the 45s. The 700s have more clarity with better call performance too.
It’s odd that nobody is mentioning the soundstage. The QC45s have a huge soundstage for ANC headphones, they feel almost like open backed cans to me.
@@ChadGPTu @Michael Soussan did bose add the features in the app for the qc 45 or is it still the same ? Which one do you think is better
would you suggest going with the nc700 or qc 45 .. ?
@@Adhgnis Fewer features. I find the QC45 to have letter sound, the 700s feel squashed be comparison. Very subjective stuff of course. I like the sound of reference headphones like HD600, and the QC45s are closer to that than any ANC I have tried.
@@ChadGPTu what about comparing with xm4 .. would that be a better choice than qc 45 ?
@@Adhgnis Not sure about that one.
I own Sony WH-1000XM4, and I would only recommend these if you don't care much about money or the environment.
The noise cancelling is prone to breaking. This may be noticed by hissing, popping, or full volume deafening tone like if you put a microphone in front of a speaker.
This was a known issue with the XM3 as well and they didn't bother fixing it. So I'm definitely avoiding Sony headphones now and I recommend anyone else to do the same.
One thing to mention, I wouldn't recommend it if I just got unlucky with my headphones. But there are loads of reports out there of this issue. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it is a common problem
I had the QC35s. I was torn on getting the QC35ii or NCH700. I remember everyone online who had QCs saying they returned their NCH 700s after like 2 days back when they came out. I almost returned them that day too. Then I got used to them. They even sounded different. But they're better. Best headphones out bar none.
Yep the QC45 now has an equalizer. Just got mine on sales on Amazon to replace my QC35. The QC35 has been great but started getting a bit flaky lately. The QC45 is great so far. They wear just like the QC35. Sound with the EQ is better and noise cancelling is also better. So far so good.
Just got my QC45s..... silky smooth comfort, great sound, and Bose will update for EQ at some point !! Gorgeous :))
Is it possible to disable NC?
@@markau9582yea aware mode
@@IOSHackzandSTUFFis it the same as the ,, off ‘’ mode on qc 35 ii ?
@@pet1err totally forgot this was my name lol gotta change this, made it years ago…. But I’m not too sure I don’t have the 35 do have the 45 but I’m guessing it should be similar ? I wish there was more customization for it but nc is great can’t hear anything , super super comfy and the aware mode is fine can hear around when you need it, I tend to keep more in aware then not so
One of the most informative videos I have seen. Great job man.
This helped a lot, super in depth. Thanks a bunch!!!
I watched your video today and I was able to make a right call on my part as to which product I should select between the two.
Really helpful insights! Especially for the Mic quality.
I am looking at these for an update to the QC25s that I have used for years. I travel and the option to use the aux wire is a must on international flights where I can use them for the in-flight movies.
My Bose 700NC are absolutely phenomenal, but I'm looking to sell 2nd hand to purchase a new headphone set in the next 2 years. I'll be watching your videos until then, cheers
Nc700 is gorgeous and the adjustable eq is epic.
You’re my only and reliable ANC Headphones reviewer, thanks for your kind effort.
only reason why i don't like touchpads on headphones is when you use them in winter and the wind blows on them and activates them and makes it go crazy. i had a sony whxm4 and i ended up giving it to my brother just because of the touchpad craziness. awesome review as well thank you!
I can't speak on the touch pad behavior in the cold because I don't have to commute to work anymore. But I'd imagine thats annoying walking through the NYC winter to work at 8am. trust me. I know lol
You can stop touchpad from the app
Makes you wonder why both of these models exist. Sony releases a lot of different options but they are all different level and the WH 1000xm4 is undoubtedly Sony’s top headphones . Those two models are both considered premium ANC headphones.
@misterlebanon I'm in the market now and suspect the nc700 were not selling as well as Bose hoped given the price and lack of compactness. The qc45 are more the incremental upgrade super satisfied customers might buy?
This is exactly the video I needed in my life you're channel is one of my favorite stuff 😳🤣
Superb detailed comparison review, thanks!
Another great review and good detail as always. Was waiting your reviews to drop on the QC 45 was so nice when ya posted. Keep up the good work!
Best Headphones Review Channel The decision to buy sony wh-1000xm3 was made with your reviews and comparisons
Went from QC25s to 700s. The 700s fall off my head and get hot . They are amazing for calls and noise cancellation. But I where my headphones while on the go and doing housework.
Was thinking of getting the 35s or 45s
Late to the party, but just wanted to say that you explained their properties well to a non-audiophile. Excellent summary and convinced me that the QC45 is the way to go for me. Thank you! (And of course subscribed. :) )
Thanks, the best impressive review for me including my country Japan, the Japanese subtitle was really working very well and decided to be a subscriber on your channel.
Glad I could help!
Your reviews are great!
Thanks for your good coverage of the ergos. I've decided - for my needs, which include lots of gym time, I'm going with the QC45's.
Glad it was helpful!
Consider buying the BOSE QC45 headphones guys! If you're looking for headphones and have a budget (cause it's a bit expensive, but hopefully you can get a discount or stumble upon a sale!😁)
I've read a lot reviews about these headphones! Comfortness! Really, it's super comfortable, not even exaggerating anymore. I've been told that someone wore these headphone for more than 5 hours and slept with it also without even noticing that they're wearing it! HAHAH
So don't hesitate to buy the Bose QC45 if you have the money✨ It will be worth it for people who are LOOKING FOR HEADPHONES AND PRIORITIZING THE COMFORTNESS OR COMFORTABILITY ✨🙌
Yeah it sounds like Bose went into the EQ, turned up the base to 3, then disabled it cause screw you you didn’t buy the 700s
Excellent review!
First, thank you for the excellent review. I appreciated the detailed explanations regarding the differences of the two headphones. I currently have a QC 35, which I've had for many years and while they still work perfectly, they are looking a little worse for wear. I've looked to purchase the Sony XM4, and the QC45 or 700. It really ticks me off that Bose did not add the EQ feature on the QC 45! Personally, I don't like the touchpad controls, so I leaned towards the QC 45, however, it makes me mad that Bose did not include the EQ feature on the 45 in order to induce me to buy the 700. The XM4 are now more expensive, however, I hope Bose gets its act together and add the EQ feature and the ability to shut off the NC. For now, I'm going to wait and see. Your review helped me realize to wait for a better product before I shell out $$$. Thank you.
Super helpful! Would you say, regarding comfort, if the qc45 cabin pressure out-prioritizes the lower clamping function?
I still have my Bose QC35s and I like them alot.
Thank you, this video helped me a lot.
First really good NC and mic tests I've seen so far, Thanks!
Another great review! Depending on implementation AAC can sound great. I like the design of the nc700.
Coming from a qc25 to a qc35 I to a NC700 and using them for many many years, i think that the qc45 comes to late! If you are looking to buy one, either invest in the nc700 that has a better surround, on buy directly a qc35 II that are way cheaper now!
The improvement between the qc35 (I and II) and the qc45 are not worth the price!
Bose should really focus on upgrading the cushion quality tho! The glued edges and the pealing leatherette are a pain in the ass for power users and I find my self changing them every 2 to 3 years, may sounds like nothing but 35$ isn’t nothing!
And yes I’m using them all for different purpose and A LOT!
Thanks. I picked up the QC-45 yesterday, May 15, 2022. I strted them up and they had 70% battery life and connected to my phone instantaneously. I downloaded the Bose App and it started to update the headphones...or tha app, not sure which. Anyway, after the update, Boom, EQ feature was there. I'm happy even though I do see what you mean by the cabin pressure. Weird. Beats didn't seem to have that. Anyway, I'm happy. I'm sure that more firmware updates will happen in due time.
What does this cabin pressure feel like? Looking to buy either QC-45 or 700. Are the QC-45 comfortable to sleep with?
I don't know why everyone calls it cabin pressure. It's what -dB sounds like. The Bose noise cancelling is so 'good' that it behaves like an anechoic chamber. It's not really good from a user satisfaction point of view, but it neutralizes itself when there is outside sound bleeding in after ANC has tried to cancel out the sound. Bose is by far the best in ANC and always has been.
NOW I FOUND THIS VIDEO WITHOUT YOU WEARING A CAP...HAHA NOW I SEE YOUR REAL LOOK...ALWAYS A GOOD REVIEW
Thanks for the useful information. Can you please do a video comparing the QC45 with the Razer Opus?
I use Poweramp EQ for my Bose QC45's and the bass is very good. Not as much as the Sony's, but, comparable
What app you use ? Android or ios ?
@@XXSAD11XX Android only
Thanks for you review!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, for the video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for this video! Which one would be good for working out in the gym? Like sweat resistance wise and overall quality?
You must not have tested using the headphones while wired in with the audio jack. My biggest complaint with the advertisement of the audio cable is that the marketing does not tell you that the audio cable is only good for listening to audio. In other words, and you missed this in your review, the audio cable does NOT support the microphone. The audio cable provided with these headphones use TRS audio jacks. I even tried an after market TRRS cable to see if that would make a difference. The problem, at least with the NC 700 model (I haven't tested with the QC45's) is that the microphone isn't wired into the audio jack at all. It's all digital. The microphone can only be used wirelessly. This was a huge disappointment for me when I purchased my NC 700's.
The qc 35 leather both on the headband and on the earcups have been replaced twice after a year of use they start to tear down I have now bought a better more breathable material for the cups from a third party company
I am surprised that QC35ii have better microphone than the other 2. The static you mention is also very prominent with 35iis
Good video as always, can you do a comparison between the new Sony XB 910n and the XB 900n please would like to hear your thoughts if it’s worth upgrading
I will but it'll be awhile. still busy with QC45
Thank YOU! I finally made my decision .. 700 🎉 wait! How silly for me to think I made a decision. Question~~ I want these specifically for sleep - I’m a back sleeper and my Sonys just won’t stay on my head. Also, sound - I listen to binaural beats so quality must be EXCELLENT . Noise canceling isn’t that important…. Can anyone HELP ME???
Good review! Can you link me to those headphone holders you have? Thanks!
This review was so helpful!!
Tested the Bose QC45 against the Sony WH-1000 XM4 and gotta say that the QC45 definitely have a more "head-rattling" bass.
The mic on the QC45 quite honestly sounds terrible. Is there any possibility that this could/would be fixed with a firmware update? That's one of the deciding factor for me between the two (and over Sony's XM4)
I’d like to know the answer to this question as well!
Very good review
Glad you enjoyed it
Where did you get the patent print/poster? Really nice looking. Thanks!
Please cover duolink speakerbuds and nuraphones.
very good review
Great review gm, you really love taking pot shots at apple for that aux cord haha
I do, because its a stupid decision on their part. plus that charge you like $20 for their audio cable
@@GYMCADDY hey as far as I'm concern apple became far to elitist long ago
Went to a shop where they had both of these headphones wired up to their player. The difference between wire and having them connected via bluetooth is HUUUUUUUUUUGE.
They had huge bass, and sounded mirific. There is a slight difference between 700 and qc45 when it comes to sound quality. The 700 sounded more natural, I felt like the sound was noticeable clearer.
The way they were wired up was a bit strange, in the sense that they used the charging port instead of the 3.5mm jack
For comparison, I've been listening to Sony XM4 connected via bluetooth before and it sounded like a joke compared to bose qc45 and 700 wired.
I have one important question about the QC45s vs NC700
Do the QC45s suffer from the same problem the QC35s have where it randomly turns on when the power switch is off? And do the NC700s have a similar problem? (The NC700s have a button rather than a slider so I'd assume not).
the only bad thing about QC is the material of earcups and headband....you'll have to replace them over 1 year of use, i'd stick to the 700.
thanks for the review, I have the Bose QC45 and plan on returning them , I find that the Volume on these is very limited, sometimes I wanna hear a song on the louder side and I find these just can't get up there and are limited, which headphones would you rec. for quality audiophile sound , has a wide range of volume and an EQ ?
Honestly I'd say keep them and get a Bluetooth amp, I'd recommend fioo, then you can play louder
@@thomasmapplebeck5237 then you will end up with tinnitus like me
Great freaking revieww!!! Im waiting for 800 then 😂guess upgrde is soon
Watching this with my qc 45
If the 700’s fits you well stay with them, otherwise go with the QC for better comfort.
I have ear problems and like to work out at the gym and I want to listen to podcasts or on airplane flights. What do you think is the best headphones they blocks out the maximum amount of background noise? And will stick to my head while working out.
I'm guessing you can travel and charge them using 110v or 220v sources?
Bose ruined the 700's with software. Just got my 45's and they are WAY better, without battery issues and the multipoint works as it should. Will think long and hard before upgrading the firmware on them.
yeah I agree with you. Bose ruined the NC 700's a few times with their firmware updates. thats why im calling them out on it. But as of recently the NC 700's have been performing as they should.
Please
Am not English man
Which one is better
Bose qc35 or Bose qc45 or Sony or what?
And what is your opinion about soundcore life Q35
Which one is the best highquality of music details ..
Help me
I bought the qc45 yesterday but i am returning them tommorow and i am going to buy the anc 700💪
@wise grampsbut the one piece is real!!!!
Which one are a solid pair for plane engine and cabin noise cancellation while looking at a movie in flight?
I'm an upcoming grad student and I'm looking for an ANC headphones but I'm torn between these two. What do you think would suit me best if I intend to use it primarily on listening to lectures, zoom meetings, and from time to time, music?
genuinely the best in depth and most detailed reviews
Everytime i go to one of those very well done comparative video, i end up more lost in my choice ..
Me too! Arrrgh!
@@Queen16333 Ended up with the qc45 and it has been amazing for travelling so far
Hi! Many people claim that QC45 has an orrible white noise with ANC active. Is it true? Have you heard it? Thanks a lot!
somehow Bose headphones always give me headache despite of how light and soft they are
Very great!
If you was in an office for day to day working. Would you go for the 700’s or 45’s?
The qc45
@@GYMCADDY why’s that
Awesome review as always ! Could you campare the QC45 against the XM3 and XM4 ? Very curious to see them side by side in the ANC test :) Thanks in advance !
Are you thinking which pair of headphones to buy? Or are you just like me interested in general? In case you are still thinking about which headphones to buy, I can really recommend the xm3 due to their anc optimization. I used to feel a slight pressure in my ears when wearing ANC headphones, and by running Sonys optimizer your headphones will measure the atmospheric pressure and this avoids you feeling any pressure in your ears which is great, and the bose don't have that as far as I know. Soundwise the Sonys may not sound as sharp as the bose which also means they are a little less clear, so if you like listening to classical music then the bose might be your choice, but I listen to every kind of music (inclucing classical) and I really like the sound of my headphones (in contrast to the bose, the xm3 do have an EQ so you can adjust your headphones to your liking depending on the music you're listening to or just use them without the EQ to use all the high quality codecs). If you want to have great and customizable sound and good anc for an affordable price then go for the xm3s :)
I will be comparing them to the XM4's next. video will probably be out on Sunday. going to write script today.
@@Christian-xp3ho thanks for this. Really helps consider the next pair of headphones i want
I don't know why you can't use them wired while they are charging it just straight up doesn't work
Can you compare the razer nommo pro to the the logitech g560?
Qc45 somewhat more clear sound. 700's exceptional build quality. Qc45 feel cheap. Don't sit on head as good.
Please
Am not English man
Which one is better
Bose qc35 or Bose qc45 or Sony or what?
And what is your opinion about soundcore life Q35
Which one is the best highquality of music details ..
Help me
In your experience which headphones are better than xm4? what I can see xm4 in sound bass and ANC always is better
so forty five has less clamping pressure than thirty five second generation? i feel that thirty five put too much earcup cushion pressure on my skull bone around my ears that i have to take them off after a short while...
QC45 are $50 more in Australia (JBHIFI) than QC700…
Do both headphones have the MusicShare function like the QC35 II when using the app?
will you compare the QC45 with the Bose QC earbuds
Uuhhhh no….
My main use is for cell phone calls. What would your recommendation be bearing that in mind?
AirPods Max have the best mic on them. but I don't like them. too expensive, too heavy. stick with bose then. Sony's mics still sound bad.
Thank you!!! 700 or Q45?
@@somedayzo6 QC 35 ii has the best mic quality - the 700 has a weird underwater type of resonance
I agree on qc35. I had xm3, xm4, px7 and airpods max. Qc35 most comfortable with great mics for the phone calls.