I Have been a fan for years . The Build Quality, the comfort level . most of all the noise cancellation . In my opinion it's head and shoulders above the others I have tried . If I'm playing Hardcore Punk or 80s thrash then it's Grados, if I'm out and about is AirPods Pros . anything else the QC's . I love the new green ones , they are on the Wishlist .
As someone who is bald also, I appreciate being able to see how they look on a bald head before I buy them :). All other RUclips reviewers have hair, how dare they!
Just left my qc45's on an airplane and picked up a set of the quiet comforts before my next flight. I had no idea what the difference between the two was, which is what brought me here. First of all THANK YOU for the clarification! I have to say two things though... 1. I notice a huge difference in the noise cancelling between the two. Not in amount or quality, but as in I no longer hear a slight whirring sound in the background while using these headphones. Such a relief! They were pretty bad on my qc35 II's, significantly better on the qc45's but still noticeable, and now with the qc's I seem to BARELY notice that whirring sound anymore. 2. By far most importantly and noticeably, I no longer hear a static noise or experience breaking up with the new qc's. My qc35 II's never had any issues with this so when I upgraded to the qc45's I was extremely disappointed and frustrated. I exchanged 2 different sets through Bose directly and tried countless "reset's" and firmware updates, and nothing. I just lived with it as much as I hated it. I loved the usb c too much to go backwards. With the new qc's this is no longer a problem AT ALL! Worth every penny and I'm almost GLAD I lost my qc45's on the airplane. Hope these two points help others make a decision as to whether it's worth the upgrade or not. Thanks again for the helpful video! I would've been left scratching my head otherwise.
Looking at the Rtings lab measurements, it seems that the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless (the new model) has actually less accurate audio reproduction than QC45. The new models has pretty heavy bass boost so if you're looking for lots of bass and don't mind the accuracy of the headphones, the new model is better but if you're looking for as accurate audio reproduction as possible, go with the QC45. The ANC also has a lot more constant performance on QC45 whereas new model is good for some type of background noise and worse for a bit different background noise. The background noise reduction for the mic is also a lot better in the new model as mentioned in this video, too (the mic in cable helps).
wow - you contrarian ... ;-) interesting - yes as a quiet acoustic musician I have noticed many folks assume more bass means better sound - sure for dancing and shaking your booty, but is also a road to early hearing loss - an old friend is now wearing a hearing aid while I've always sought to protect my hearing ... I noticed the 700 sounded more bassy to me in a shop but that was with their sample soundloop to impress so I don't know about otherwise.
Mark - I"m in Texas and have used Bose for many years. I must say your presentation is one of the most delightful experiences I've seen on any product. Big thanks for your effort and time to do this. You helped me a lot and I'll recommend you to other Bose users as well. You are clear, to the points, easy to follow and very informative. Plus your studio setup was excellent. (I'm a retired video producer.) Well done sir.
Another great video from you Sir, always learning something new and very entertaining As someone who tried most of the over ear headphones you are absolutely right and let me add: Bose nc 700 feels really comfy and stable on the head , after setting eq max sounds warm, decent base, After trying the Quietcomfort was the chosen one and returned the 700 Airpod max amazing sound,premium built but too expensive and feels weird on the head , quite heavy too Sony mx 4 and 5 very good anc, sound rich but Bose feels more comfy and less heat and found more details in songs B&w px7s2 sounds rich but not as comfy and ANC could be a bit better Momentum 4 unbeatable battery, very detailed open sound stage a bit too bulky for people with smaller heads and feels a bit too loose Beats Studio pro very uncomfortable, rich sound, cool design and unique colours My recommendation try them as they are all different and can be suitable for various reasons and individual preferences Listening country type of music with many instruments, active base and rich vocals can give you a good idea how they perform For example Wilder Path by Josh Gaulton Hope it helps All the best
Go through bose, and ask for an exchange… say you have a defect… they’ll tell you they don’t make qc45 and will replace them with the 2023 headphones. I bought mine qc45 in aug 2022 and am just now exchanging them….
@@MarkEllisReviews Okay thank you. I do not care for Spatial Audio and A-B tested them side by side, I could not find any huge differences. Since I paid almost half the price for the Quietcomfort than the Ultra, I kept the Quietcomfort. Also, the Ultra pair I had were cracking/squeaking when manipulating them, and the headband was also see squeaking when extended.
I heard the difference too. I switched them side by side for like 3 times. The difference was huge. The old ones were 6/10 the new ones 8/10. I wondered if theres a problem with my phone, but the new QC seems like a well rounded product finally.
perfect review man. you basically answered all the important questions between these two headphones. i got cyprus green and looks solid sound is great. anc great. comfort great. only issue is obviously it doesn't have the higher fidelity codecs but that will only matter for some. got them on sale for $250 so for that I think it's definitely worth it.
Honestly, my 6 years old Bose QC35s are like the old reliable of headphones. They just won’t give up on me, no matter how much I use them. It’s pretty awesome, actually. I keep switching between my QC35 and QC45, especially when one’s juicing up. Can’t complain - they’re both solid! And as Bob Barker said “the price is right” (judging by its quality and long lasting)😂
My QC25 failed today after years of heavy use (this far I have only needed to replace earpads as they wore out) - from the erratic behavior it appears that the wiring from left earcup to right earcup has fractured😥 I'd love to have similar headphones (love the ability to swap battery instead of waiting for the charger, I'm using 8 NiMH LSD cells with it so I only need to charge the cells a once or twice per month and simply swap a cell whenever I lose ANC). Sadly, nothing similar is available on the market. Considering the amount of hours I've done with QC25, none of the integrated batteries are going to last this long.
similarly except our QC35 have the power switch fault - not turning off and/or turning itself on (maybe with auto-bluetooth detection) so I have to double-check it stays off after maybe switching it off several times - otherwise NC and sound are fine with maybe the third set of ebay foam earpads @@HIYAharry
Owned a pair for about 8 months so far. The sound isolation is honestly like magic and still i can listen for around 24 hours per and they weigh basically nothing and it comes with a quality carrying case unlike apple and they sound astonishingly good. Just get them.
Me coming from qc35 ii to qc45 I felt like a downgrade because no option to turn off anc in 45s and when you take it outside in windy situation its unbearable to use as the microphones can't cancel the wind properly which was a headache but the sound quality after adjusting the eq a bit increasing bass and reducing the high felt good. Now I am getting the new QC just so that i can reduce the NC to the lowest when going out, If you are planning to use it only indoors or in closed environments still QC45 is great as it can be found cheaper in sale for around 250€.
'after adjusting the eq a bit increasing bass and reducing the high' - pray tell how you adjust the eq - I don't see any option in Bose Connect or Bose Music or on my Windows11 laptop or on my iPhone 15PM ?
I really did think I was somehow missing something in regards to the complaints about the inability to turn off ANC and then there you were voicing my exact thoughts and now I feel a little better because it's not just me......sincere thanks. I absolutely love these headphones......there's always going to be better out there as with anything but these nail the fundamentals brilliantly, look fantastic & sound excellent.....ANC is top notch & that makes the sound even better. Thanks for a great review & video, stay safe & enjoy your day......
I have a pair of qc45. Most annoying thing is the clicking when it’s connected to two items like my iPad and iPhone simultaneously. A well known fault which spoils the entire experience
Still using my QC 15 since 2009. It’s gone through many ear cup replacements and one head band cushion replacement. It’s time to get the Quietcomfort after 15 years
I'm still using my trusty old QC35s. I can't justify purchasing a new set when my 35s still perform so well. But... If I was thinking about it... Where do the QC45s sit when compared to Sony (a brand I was considering at one stage)?
I don't understand Bose way of thinking. We had Bose 700 with all the features and QC35. They moved all the features from 700 to Quiet Comfort and put it inside a QC35 body. Like wth?! I had both 700 and QC35, sold it and got QC45. Now i dont have voice battery notification, no next/prev treck buttons on the headphones. What's happening to you Bose? We really love the brand but you can't keep doing things like that. I am not even talking about LDAC, it's 2024 😅 Can you guys please make QC50 with all the features from 700 and LDAC. Also please bring back 3d logo on headphones instead of just printing BOSE on the body. It looked great before.
I recently came across a pair of Q45 & these are the only over the ear headphones in my collection. They are outstanding. I’m sure others are better. After doing a bit of research I learned the 45’s are now two years old. I will use these for flights & maybe at home but since I dislike ANC these won’t be my #1 choice
Just bought a brand new pair of these for $175 on FB marketplace. At that price, these are a steal. First pair of Bose headphones and a few things to note. They sound great, ANC is amazing, and they are soooo comfortable!!!
I have both, the new QC sound much better, I agree with all your points. However, they definitely don’t have the same ear pads. The new ones are much less comfortable because the foam is too soft and the material is too hard, maybe it’s a cost saving, maybe it isn’t. The fit and buttons are still really good.
The regular QuietComfort is now cheaper and I want to buy it, but according to The Headphone Show, they have a "channel imbalance" (apparently the right ear can sound different than the left ear). Have you noticed this at all?
I have used the QC35II for 5-6 years now. And they finally broke on me. I am looking for a replacement. But what makes me hesistent on the newer models like QC45 the ultra and the quiet comfort. Is the inability to switch through noise canceling high low and completely of. Directly without the app. I have 3 questions. 1. How would this work if I am using it on a computer? Would I have to pair it to my phone, change the setting then back to the computer? 2. How much of an improvement is the sound compared to the 35? 3. Which of the bose series would you recommend?
Hello Mark. New to the channel as I just received the Quiet Comfort 45 as a gift and wanted to find out more about it. Hey I happened to notice how amazing your voice and mic sound. I don't have your voice but I'd love to know what microphone you are using. It sounds amazing! Thanks.
Got the Quietcomfort for 175€ after watching this Video, thank you so much. I Sold my qc45 for the Same Money so didn't make any loses. I'm really Happy with the Change😍 Merry Christmas :3
Other reviews said they sound the same, but for me the new ones sound a lot better. I always wondered if theres something wrong with my phone that made the 45s sound bad. :D (i have a s21 plus) At least others hear the difference too.
I'm trying to tell the difference I have the quiet comfort as of today, I also have the nc700s, and I have the qc45. You keep saying the quiet comfort is better. But you did not define what better is. The only thing I've noticed with the new quiet comforts I got today is they have a stronger bass. Is that what you meant by better. I played some bass heavy music and it's definitely noticeable with the same EQ settings on all three headphones. Again the only difference I can tell between all three headphones is when I play bass heavy music, the quiet comforts are stronger in that area. Is that what you meant by they are better. As a person who would have had four sets of Bose headphones, I gave my qc35 to my cousin, because it was ridiculous having four sets of Bose.
Hey 3yrs I've had 3 sets of all these & all bose have the dead power problem I'm tired of them now having to replace them so in going skull candy that rumble their that bass & also as clear as the 45
I bought the qc45 for $279.99 cad at Costco the only difference with the Costco pair is the u get a soft case but i already have my hard case from my previous qc35
Really wish you could mention inner ear cup size - no-one has this not even BOSE! That is what comfort is all about. Great to hear ear pad size for inner ear pad
I am surprised the sound is much better than the 45! My 35ii are going strong but fancy an upgrade in sound. To be fair I am very tempted by the PX8 (yes, different price bracket I know..)
The biggest problem with B&W Headphone line up is that they have glue issue with headband and ear pads. Search it up. I was too, very tempted to go with the Px7S2e, but, those issues has really put me away. Even there is warranty, I really don't want to spend that much for a headphone that will not break after a few months.
I’m really not sure what to get in terms of best value for money, for me I can get the nc700 at £120, the qc45’s for 199 and the quietcomforts for 280 as well as the qc ultra for 350 What should I get?
Thanks for a great review. For either, can you use the ANC function BUT disable blue tooth? (I have seen some reviews say if you plug in the cable that my disable the bluetooh). Thanks!
Firstly thank you for the great video! I just ordered an official Bose refurbished pair of QC45's for £169. There was an option to buy the QC SE's at £189, new but with a soft case. Or finally the new QC at £350...surely they aren't worth that jump in price?!
I've just done the same, surely value wise that's the move? If the 45s aren't for me then I think I'd skip the new QCs and go for the ultras. I'm really hoping I like the 45s though, hope you do too. Mine aren't coming for a couple of weeks, feel free to share your first impressions when you get them , I'd be very interested.
Hi just watch you videos as I am thinking of getting these, 'Bose QuietComfort QC45 SE' I think the main differences between the QC45 SE and QC45 is the soft case on the SE. Do you have any thoughts on these please? Thanks Gary
Best thing for me was i needed to RMA my old bose qc 45s for a rattling noise in my left driver and i got back the new bose qc and thanks for telling me the difference i got a big win on my side
@@SchnassPit how i had an issue regardless i wouldn't say it was a downgrade had issues with that headphone having multi connections. Having a rattling noise in one cup you think thats a positive thing?
I have the QC 35s. But they are a little too big for my head even at their smallest. Would anyone know if the Ultra's are the same size? They actually have bigger dimensions but that doesn't necessarily correspond to fit (top if head to ear cup center). I called Bose customer support and they are clueless. Thx.
what about the SE's? so confused by all he different ones. I had qc 35 the originals since release, but today the left speaker stopped working. I want to buy new ones but not the 700 or the ultras. what to pick?
I just bought the QuietComfort SE and ... in the bose app they are detected as QC 45 - I can't use the other features in the app because it doesn't have all that for the QC SE - also on other iphone, mac and iPad devices and even on the samsung s23 my new QC SE was detected as QC 45, so what is going on with this, is this normal?
Well, I have all my order information entered, so thought I'd check out a review before hitting the button, then saw lots of crying over "channel imbalance", yet on here that term isn't even used at all. I tried these out in Currys today and they sounded great, but at 300 quid they need to sound great. I think I'll ignore the "channel imbalance" anxiety and go ahead with these.
Go through bose, and ask for an exchange… say you have a defect… they’ll tell you they don’t make qc45 and will replace them with the 2023 headphones. I bought mine qc45 in aug 2022 and am just now exchanging them….
For comfort alone (I have similar dome situation lol), extended use wearing, would you wear the QC or QC ultras if you had to pick just one? Thank you and great reviews!
@@koswoi did that. It misses some features the xm4 has but imo it does have much better transparency mode and are way more comfortable. The xm4s were very sweaty for me
@@magnus9316 thanks for the feedback! After having read and viewed several reviews I finally ordered the QC Ultra. I’m still awaiting it but I’m very curious 🤗
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Are you a QuietComfort fan? If so, what’s your favourite feature?
The comfort I would say, comparing them to all other headphones I ever had, they fit the best.
I Have been a fan for years . The Build Quality, the comfort level . most of all the noise cancellation . In my opinion it's head and shoulders above the others I have tried . If I'm playing Hardcore Punk or 80s thrash then it's Grados, if I'm out and about is AirPods Pros . anything else the QC's . I love the new green ones , they are on the Wishlist .
How do I keep Bose Q45 pad clean? Thank you!
nope i hate them, i find them uncomfortable, claustrophobic and far too expensive
Which is the best too you or xm5 ???
As someone who is bald also, I appreciate being able to see how they look on a bald head before I buy them :). All other RUclips reviewers have hair, how dare they!
Just left my qc45's on an airplane and picked up a set of the quiet comforts before my next flight. I had no idea what the difference between the two was, which is what brought me here. First of all THANK YOU for the clarification! I have to say two things though...
1. I notice a huge difference in the noise cancelling between the two. Not in amount or quality, but as in I no longer hear a slight whirring sound in the background while using these headphones. Such a relief! They were pretty bad on my qc35 II's, significantly better on the qc45's but still noticeable, and now with the qc's I seem to BARELY notice that whirring sound anymore.
2. By far most importantly and noticeably, I no longer hear a static noise or experience breaking up with the new qc's. My qc35 II's never had any issues with this so when I upgraded to the qc45's I was extremely disappointed and frustrated. I exchanged 2 different sets through Bose directly and tried countless "reset's" and firmware updates, and nothing. I just lived with it as much as I hated it. I loved the usb c too much to go backwards. With the new qc's this is no longer a problem AT ALL! Worth every penny and I'm almost GLAD I lost my qc45's on the airplane.
Hope these two points help others make a decision as to whether it's worth the upgrade or not. Thanks again for the helpful video! I would've been left scratching my head otherwise.
Mine were stolen so got these to replace my 45 and these did fix what was wrong with 45. Mark is spot on and appreciate this review
I think your First Argument really helped
Thx for writing it
I’m still on QC35 for a lot of tasks. I have to buy new ear cups twice a year and micro usb sucks, but they’re still great
The ANC creates a pressure ear feeling and I find it more comfortable to turn it off when not needed. So returning the QC 45 for that reason.
Looking at the Rtings lab measurements, it seems that the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless (the new model) has actually less accurate audio reproduction than QC45. The new models has pretty heavy bass boost so if you're looking for lots of bass and don't mind the accuracy of the headphones, the new model is better but if you're looking for as accurate audio reproduction as possible, go with the QC45.
The ANC also has a lot more constant performance on QC45 whereas new model is good for some type of background noise and worse for a bit different background noise. The background noise reduction for the mic is also a lot better in the new model as mentioned in this video, too (the mic in cable helps).
wow - you contrarian ... ;-) interesting - yes as a quiet acoustic musician I have noticed many folks assume more bass means better sound - sure for dancing and shaking your booty, but is also a road to early hearing loss - an old friend is now wearing a hearing aid while I've always sought to protect my hearing ... I noticed the 700 sounded more bassy to me in a shop but that was with their sample soundloop to impress so I don't know about otherwise.
Mark - I"m in Texas and have used Bose for many years. I must say your presentation is one of the most delightful experiences I've seen on any product. Big thanks for your effort and time to do this. You helped me a lot and I'll recommend you to other Bose users as well. You are clear, to the points, easy to follow and very informative. Plus your studio setup was excellent. (I'm a retired video producer.) Well done sir.
I love this - thank you!
This comparison video was super helpful. You literally answered every question I had for these. Thank you!
Lovely to hear!
@@MarkEllisReviewsI agree!
Another great video from you Sir, always learning something new and very entertaining
As someone who tried most of the over ear headphones you are absolutely right and let me add:
Bose nc 700 feels really comfy and stable on the head , after setting eq max sounds warm, decent base,
After trying the Quietcomfort was the chosen one and returned the 700
Airpod max amazing sound,premium built but too expensive and feels weird on the head , quite heavy too
Sony mx 4 and 5 very good anc, sound rich but Bose feels more comfy and less heat and found more details in songs
B&w px7s2 sounds rich but not as comfy and ANC could be a bit better
Momentum 4 unbeatable battery, very detailed open sound stage a bit too bulky for people with smaller heads and feels a bit too loose
Beats Studio pro very uncomfortable, rich sound, cool design and unique colours
My recommendation try them as they are all different and can be suitable for various reasons and individual preferences
Listening country type of music with many instruments, active base and rich vocals can give you a good idea how they perform
For example Wilder Path by Josh Gaulton
Hope it helps
All the best
Just bought a pair of QC45 because they were $229 at Best Buy and the QC was still over $300. No regrets 😃
New qc 249 in Amazon
@@7amooddark also 249 in the official bose website for new qc
Go through bose, and ask for an exchange… say you have a defect… they’ll tell you they don’t make qc45 and will replace them with the 2023 headphones. I bought mine qc45 in aug 2022 and am just now exchanging them….
Just snagged a new pair on ebay for $175 :)
I'm from the future and I'm here to say you should've just waited a bit till the QC went on sale
What about a comparison vs the Ultra? Is the Ultra sound and ANC that much better?
It’s more refined, and the Ultra has Spatial Audio, which these don’t. ANC, there’s really not much in it, but the Ultras are slightly better.
@@MarkEllisReviews Okay thank you. I do not care for Spatial Audio and A-B tested them side by side, I could not find any huge differences. Since I paid almost half the price for the Quietcomfort than the Ultra, I kept the Quietcomfort. Also, the Ultra pair I had were cracking/squeaking when manipulating them, and the headband was also see squeaking when extended.
Best comparison I've seen by far and you are one of the rare reviewers that believes there are real differences.
Thank you!
I heard the difference too. I switched them side by side for like 3 times. The difference was huge.
The old ones were 6/10 the new ones 8/10. I wondered if theres a problem with my phone, but the new QC seems like a well rounded product finally.
perfect review man. you basically answered all the important questions between these two headphones. i got cyprus green and looks solid sound is great. anc great. comfort great. only issue is obviously it doesn't have the higher fidelity codecs but that will only matter for some. got them on sale for $250 so for that I think it's definitely worth it.
Mark has provided the most comprehensive review here as I had to upgrade my qc 45 as they were stolen I really like the the new one so much better.
Honestly, my 6 years old Bose QC35s are like the old reliable of headphones. They just won’t give up on me, no matter how much I use them. It’s pretty awesome, actually. I keep switching between my QC35 and QC45, especially when one’s juicing up. Can’t complain - they’re both solid!
And as Bob Barker said “the price is right” (judging by its quality and long lasting)😂
Says everything you need to know about Bose cans!
My QC25 failed today after years of heavy use (this far I have only needed to replace earpads as they wore out) - from the erratic behavior it appears that the wiring from left earcup to right earcup has fractured😥
I'd love to have similar headphones (love the ability to swap battery instead of waiting for the charger, I'm using 8 NiMH LSD cells with it so I only need to charge the cells a once or twice per month and simply swap a cell whenever I lose ANC).
Sadly, nothing similar is available on the market. Considering the amount of hours I've done with QC25, none of the integrated batteries are going to last this long.
I have QC35s since 2017 and I kind of want them to break so I can justify a new pair of NC headphones!
@@HIYAharry sell them!
similarly except our QC35 have the power switch fault - not turning off and/or turning itself on (maybe with auto-bluetooth detection) so I have to double-check it stays off after maybe switching it off several times - otherwise NC and sound are fine with maybe the third set of ebay foam earpads @@HIYAharry
Owned a pair for about 8 months so far. The sound isolation is honestly like magic and still i can listen for around 24 hours per and they weigh basically nothing and it comes with a quality carrying case unlike apple and they sound astonishingly good. Just get them.
Me coming from qc35 ii to qc45 I felt like a downgrade because no option to turn off anc in 45s and when you take it outside in windy situation its unbearable to use as the microphones can't cancel the wind properly which was a headache but the sound quality after adjusting the eq a bit increasing bass and reducing the high felt good. Now I am getting the new QC just so that i can reduce the NC to the lowest when going out, If you are planning to use it only indoors or in closed environments still QC45 is great as it can be found cheaper in sale for around 250€.
'after adjusting the eq a bit increasing bass and reducing the high' - pray tell how you adjust the eq - I don't see any option in Bose Connect or Bose Music or on my Windows11 laptop or on my iPhone 15PM ?
I really did think I was somehow missing something in regards to the complaints about the inability to turn off ANC and then there you were voicing my exact thoughts and now I feel a little better because it's not just me......sincere thanks. I absolutely love these headphones......there's always going to be better out there as with anything but these nail the fundamentals brilliantly, look fantastic & sound excellent.....ANC is top notch & that makes the sound even better. Thanks for a great review & video, stay safe & enjoy your day......
Haha - glad to be of service!
You actually can toggle through ANC off and on by using the action button
I have a pair of qc45. Most annoying thing is the clicking when it’s connected to two items like my iPad and iPhone simultaneously. A well known fault which spoils the entire experience
Still using my QC 15 since 2009. It’s gone through many ear cup replacements and one head band cushion replacement. It’s time to get the Quietcomfort after 15 years
I'm still using my trusty old QC35s. I can't justify purchasing a new set when my 35s still perform so well. But... If I was thinking about it... Where do the QC45s sit when compared to Sony (a brand I was considering at one stage)?
I have the Bose qc ultras and the px7 s2 and i have to give Bose its props they sound good, sound quality wise they’re very very close to the px7 s2.
Do you experience a big difference between the two in real life when it comes to noise canceling?
I don't understand Bose way of thinking. We had Bose 700 with all the features and QC35. They moved all the features from 700 to Quiet Comfort and put it inside a QC35 body. Like wth?! I had both 700 and QC35, sold it and got QC45. Now i dont have voice battery notification, no next/prev treck buttons on the headphones. What's happening to you Bose? We really love the brand but you can't keep doing things like that. I am not even talking about LDAC, it's 2024 😅
Can you guys please make QC50 with all the features from 700 and LDAC. Also please bring back 3d logo on headphones instead of just printing BOSE on the body. It looked great before.
Thanks for the review. Placed an order for the QuietComforts.
I recently came across a pair of Q45 & these are the only over the ear headphones in my collection.
They are outstanding. I’m sure others are better. After doing a bit of research I learned the 45’s are now two years old.
I will use these for flights & maybe at home but since I dislike ANC these won’t be my #1 choice
Awesome review! Thanks so much! Was already leaning toward getting the new QuietComforts, and your video has made me super excited for them! Thanks! 😁
Which over-ear headphones are the best on the market?
Just bought a brand new pair of these for $175 on FB marketplace. At that price, these are a steal. First pair of Bose headphones and a few things to note. They sound great, ANC is amazing, and they are soooo comfortable!!!
Probably the best thoroughly reviewed video I’ve ever seen! Thank you! Didn’t know the 700 were discontinued!
I have both, the new QC sound much better, I agree with all your points. However, they definitely don’t have the same ear pads. The new ones are much less comfortable because the foam is too soft and the material is too hard, maybe it’s a cost saving, maybe it isn’t. The fit and buttons are still really good.
So, what is your conclusion that what are differences between qc45 and quiet comfort, and which has been improved?
Did you watch the video …
The regular QuietComfort is now cheaper and I want to buy it, but according to The Headphone Show, they have a "channel imbalance" (apparently the right ear can sound different than the left ear). Have you noticed this at all?
This is the best review I’ve ever seen, thank you so much.
May I ask you a question? At what volume did you test the leakage? Thanks again :)
You actually can toggle through ANC off and on by using the action button
What makes the QC sound so much better than the QC45 ? The sound is the "HUGE" difference?
Mate, they're the same. This guy knows how to generate clicks
I recently bought qc45 for 160 and the qc were about 100 dollars more so I choose the cheaper option. Was a good choose?
I have used the QC35II for 5-6 years now. And they finally broke on me. I am looking for a replacement. But what makes me hesistent on the newer models like QC45 the ultra and the quiet comfort. Is the inability to switch through noise canceling high low and completely of. Directly without the app.
I have 3 questions.
1. How would this work if I am using it on a computer? Would I have to pair it to my phone, change the setting then back to the computer?
2. How much of an improvement is the sound compared to the 35?
3. Which of the bose series would you recommend?
They both have same driver. Have you tried to adjust their EQ. The default EQ of Q45 is not acceptable , at least for me .
Hello Mark. New to the channel as I just received the Quiet Comfort 45 as a gift and wanted to find out more about it.
Hey I happened to notice how amazing your voice and mic sound. I don't have your voice but I'd love to know what microphone you are using. It sounds amazing! Thanks.
Got the Quietcomfort for 175€ after watching this Video, thank you so much. I Sold my qc45 for the Same Money so didn't make any loses. I'm really Happy with the Change😍 Merry Christmas :3
Other reviews said they sound the same, but for me the new ones sound a lot better. I always wondered if theres something wrong with my phone that made the 45s sound bad. :D (i have a s21 plus)
At least others hear the difference too.
Thanks for your video，it helps me figure out which one suit for me better😊
I'm trying to tell the difference I have the quiet comfort as of today, I also have the nc700s, and I have the qc45. You keep saying the quiet comfort is better. But you did not define what better is. The only thing I've noticed with the new quiet comforts I got today is they have a stronger bass. Is that what you meant by better. I played some bass heavy music and it's definitely noticeable with the same EQ settings on all three headphones.
Again the only difference I can tell between all three headphones is when I play bass heavy music, the quiet comforts are stronger in that area. Is that what you meant by they are better.
As a person who would have had four sets of Bose headphones, I gave my qc35 to my cousin, because it was ridiculous having four sets of Bose.
Listening to this on a brand new QC45 😁😁😁
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Would you pick these over the Sony WH 1000 xm4s if they were at the same price point?
Hey 3yrs I've had 3 sets of all these & all bose have the dead power problem I'm tired of them now having to replace them so in going skull candy that rumble their that bass & also as clear as the 45
I bought the qc45 for $279.99 cad at Costco the only difference with the Costco pair is the u get a soft case but i already have my hard case from my previous qc35
Really wish you could mention inner ear cup size - no-one has this not even BOSE! That is what comfort is all about. Great to hear ear pad size for inner ear pad
I am surprised the sound is much better than the 45! My 35ii are going strong but fancy an upgrade in sound. To be fair I am very tempted by the PX8 (yes, different price bracket I know..)
The biggest problem with B&W Headphone line up is that they have glue issue with headband and ear pads. Search it up. I was too, very tempted to go with the Px7S2e, but, those issues has really put me away. Even there is warranty, I really don't want to spend that much for a headphone that will not break after a few months.
Awesome review, I have own a pair of Bose AE2w Headphone and I'm thinking to upgrading to the quiet comfort headphone is it worth of it?
I’m really not sure what to get in terms of best value for money, for me I can get the nc700 at £120, the qc45’s for 199 and the quietcomforts for 280 as well as the qc ultra for 350
What should I get?
Thanks for a great review. For either, can you use the ANC function BUT disable blue tooth? (I have seen some reviews say if you plug in the cable that my disable the bluetooh). Thanks!
How is the mic performance when having a work call in a noise environment?
I saw on another channel that the QC replaces the QC45, perhaps they just had a short transition period to run down the remaining QC45 stocks.
Some people say that the volume of the right ear cup of bose qc45 is higher than that of the left ear cup. Can anyone explain it
Hey Mark, I tested 45's and QC's at the same time and it's hard to tell the difference in the sound quality.
I didn't find the QC 45's very comfortable. Did they do anything to improve the overall comfort on the new model?
Great review - Do you prefer the Beats Studio Pro's or the Bose QuietComfort?
Just ordered the quietcomfort in black at £279 seems to be the prices at the moment at most places in the uk
Do you think upgrading to Bose Quietcomfort good idea from Bose QC35 ii other than C-type charing port?
Firstly thank you for the great video!
I just ordered an official Bose refurbished pair of QC45's for £169. There was an option to buy the QC SE's at £189, new but with a soft case. Or finally the new QC at £350...surely they aren't worth that jump in price?!
I've just done the same, surely value wise that's the move? If the 45s aren't for me then I think I'd skip the new QCs and go for the ultras. I'm really hoping I like the 45s though, hope you do too. Mine aren't coming for a couple of weeks, feel free to share your first impressions when you get them , I'd be very interested.
Thanks a lot for the review. The QuietComfort SE has the same overall specs or same of QC 45 ? Thanks !!
Just bought the SE, it’s the same as the qc 45 but with a soft case.
Hi just watch you videos as I am thinking of getting these,
'Bose QuietComfort QC45 SE'
I think the main differences between the QC45 SE and QC45 is the soft case on the SE.
Do you have any thoughts on these please?
Thanks Gary
Best thing for me was i needed to RMA my old bose qc 45s for a rattling noise in my left driver and i got back the new bose qc and thanks for telling me the difference i got a big win on my side
What? You have got a downgrade. 😂
@@SchnassPit how i had an issue regardless i wouldn't say it was a downgrade had issues with that headphone having multi connections. Having a rattling noise in one cup you think thats a positive thing?
I have the QC 35s. But they are a little too big for my head even at their smallest. Would anyone know if the Ultra's are the same size? They actually have bigger dimensions but that doesn't necessarily correspond to fit (top if head to ear cup center). I called Bose customer support and they are clueless. Thx.
what about the SE's? so confused by all he different ones. I had qc 35 the originals since release, but today the left speaker stopped working. I want to buy new ones but not the 700 or the ultras. what to pick?
The only question i have is can i plug it in to my cd walkman?
Beats studio pro or QuietComfort which one do you like?
I just bought the QuietComfort SE and ... in the bose app they are detected as QC 45 - I can't use the other features in the app because it doesn't have all that for the QC SE - also on other iphone, mac and iPad devices and even on the samsung s23 my new QC SE was detected as QC 45, so what is going on with this, is this normal?
QuiteComfort SE = QC45.
These are the New QuiteComfort, no SE in the name. Different product.
Curious, do you EQ the 2023 QC or just leave as is? If you do, what do you recommend as the EQ?
Is there a huge difference between the new Bose QC and the Sony XM4 concerning de ANC and sound Quality?
it will be good to do an update now that the QC45 got a firmware update mines now have the custom modes
Awesome video! Do the regular QCs have loud volume like the Ultras?
I appreciate the video! Are these similar in volume and bass response to the QC Ultra?
Amazing video, just love the way you compare is like you say anything I was going to ask, thanks for your video, you have a new sub 😃
Nice! And welcome onboard!
My 700 just died. Battery no more charging..any way to fix? Or just get the new ones?
Well, I have all my order information entered, so thought I'd check out a review before hitting the button, then saw lots of crying over "channel imbalance", yet on here that term isn't even used at all. I tried these out in Currys today and they sounded great, but at 300 quid they need to sound great. I think I'll ignore the "channel imbalance" anxiety and go ahead with these.
Would you recommend the QC 2023 or the SonyXM4s? I can’t decide between
my qc35 come with a metallic logo on them... I wonder why they bring quality down to cheap paint 😞
Thank you for informing us! Just order the new boses qc ans it’s arriving tomorrow!
How is it? I have the qc35ii and have worn them out so looking for an upgrade.
🤔lf you wear glasses, does that break the seal and affect the noise cancellation?
Great comparison review - thanks 😁
Is there a big difference between the qc45 and the quietcomfort SE?
I'm getting around 80$ discount on 45 over new QC should i take it or leave it ?
How do the quiet comforts do with phone calls?
They work just fine! I’ve never had an issue with the QC range in that regard 👍
Great review as usual but have you considered doing reviews on wired headphones such as the Focal Celestee for example? Keep up the good work also!
Thanks for the kind words! And… at some point, yep! Although I have done just that recently with Sony - go have a hunt 😉
Hey Mark, how would you compare these QCs to the XM5?
Streets ahead in every way.
Great video, love the comparison
hello Mark, is it worth upgrading to these coming from the Sony XM4?
I am getting QC45s at approx 45% off the retail price. Stock clearance 101. Should I buy them?
Sounds like a good deal to me.
which better xm4 or QC?
I’m uploading from my Bose QC 45 to the new Bose quite comfort headphones
How about the Quiet Comfort vs the Quiet Comfort ULTRAS
Does the bose quiet comfort supports for immersive audio mode because at 6:56sec at bottom we can clearly see that immersive audio option
Go through bose, and ask for an exchange… say you have a defect… they’ll tell you they don’t make qc45 and will replace them with the 2023 headphones. I bought mine qc45 in aug 2022 and am just now exchanging them….
Won't they just give you a pair of SE's?
By the way I've gotten all three sets of headphones on sale for a maximum price of $210.
For comfort alone (I have similar dome situation lol), extended use wearing, would you wear the QC or QC ultras if you had to pick just one? Thank you and great reviews!
Hello Mark, how does the QuietComfort compare to Sony’s flagship (XM5)?
Better in all regards. XM5 still win with noise cancelling, though, if that’s your primary concern.
@@MarkEllisReviews thanks a lot for the feedback! One last question: is it worth upgrading coming from the Sony XM4?
@@koswoi did that. It misses some features the xm4 has but imo it does have much better transparency mode and are way more comfortable. The xm4s were very sweaty for me
@@magnus9316 thanks for the feedback! After having read and viewed several reviews I finally ordered the QC Ultra. I’m still awaiting it but I’m very curious 🤗
I subscribed and liked. Great review 👌👌
Welcome onboard!
Is the Bose Quietcomfort ultra earpads replaceable?
Mine aren't worn but I don't like the ear cushions.