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Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones

What QuietComfort 45 does better (0) and where QuietComfort Headphones wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort 45
Bose · 2021QuietComfort 45
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $230
vs
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $200
Higher score
6.9Noise control & calls6.9
3.2Battery3.5

Why is QuietComfort 45 better than QuietComfort Headphones?

QuietComfort 45 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is QuietComfort Headphones better than QuietComfort 45?

  1. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h24 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 2,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—250 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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