I got these because they supposedly had decent noise canceling, and they were light weight.
The noise cancelling is pretty good, and you can't really hear much at all if you have music on, but you can still hear everything (just muffled) with no sound playing. Which is ideal for me, and something I really like about this product.
They are also not that heavy, and don't give me awful headaches like a lot of headphones do.
The sound quality is also GREAT.
The only downsides are that the mic is a little quiet, and you won't be able to be heard over the phone on a windy day. And they aren't super tight on my head, so they do fall off easy if you're doing even light jogging.
They also connect to your devices pretty quickly, especially if you use the same device over and over. The only problem is when someone decides to borrow them, and then it has to test that connection first the next time you pick them up. Even WORSE if they're in the room because they will constantly connect to that device haha.
That being said, I use these at my desk, and to walk to class all the time. The battery lasts ages (although it does take a little while to charge), and they're super comfortable. The case also keeps them nicely packed, and they are much sturdier than they look. I usually just put them around my neck to leave the house, and honestly I have had no problems with that in terms of wear.
I've had them for a little over a year now, and I use them just about every day, and they are showing ZERO signs of wear or tear. I would HIGHLY recommend these.
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QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones
Iconic quiet. Comfort. And sound.
Built with lightweight materials for premium comfort and proprietary acoustic technology for deep, clear audio.
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High-fidelity audio
Acoustic architecture adds depth and fullness. Volume-optimized Active EQ keeps it all balanced.
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Really clear calls
The hidden mic system focuses on your voice while filtering out environmental sounds.
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Powerful battery life
Up to 22 hours from one charge. A quick 15-minute charge offers 3 hours when you’re on the go
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Truly wireless
Bluetooth 5.1 provides a strong, reliable connection to your device within 30 feet.
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Simple setup
Find guided setup, get tips, and personalize your settings in the app.
1 Sound 2 Microphones 3 Battery 4 Bluetooth 5 Bose Music app
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| Price | $249.99 | -9% $299.00 List: $329.00 | $349.00 | -8% $349.00 List: $379.00 | $329.99 | -20% $278.00 List: $348.00 |
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| Sold By | Deal Express (SN Recorded) | Adorama | Amazon.com | Frontrow Tech LLC | Y&R Bundles | Amazon.com |
| connectivity tech | Wireless, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless, Wired | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | plug,wireless | plug,wireless | 2.5mm Jack | wireless | — | USB Type C |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| headphones jack | 2.5 mm Jack | 2.5 mm Jack | — | 2.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable, Without Cable |
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Ear Pads fall apart after 1 year
Please note that I’ve rated these headphones at 5-Stars for their excellent performance!Consequently I continue to buy them in spite of the fact that the foam ear pads have fallen apart on ALL 3 out of 3 pairs. I am partially disabled—spend most of my time in a recliner. No one treats their headphones with the care I do. So trust me, you will need duct-tape to keep these headphones comfortable on your ears.(for the record…the simulated leather casings are seam-welded around the encapsulated foam. That seam pulls apart in one spot, then slowly separates all the way around over 1-2 months.) But I will give Bose credit, all three pair still function well. The sound is fantastic, and the noise reduction works perfectly until the ear-muffs lose their seal against your ear.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
The sound is absolutely immersive; my worries about these headphones was that the bass was going to be too heavy, as SONY bluetooth headphones and other sets in this price range are usually very bass heavy. Fortunately, that wasn't the case with Quiet Comfort; it's strong, but it doesn't overpower. The mids and treble sound great too, and I can't say I've had any issues with listening to music, calls with friends, etc, other than those friends having shoddy microphones (No problem though).
The fit on this set is also solid; I have noticed in warmer weather that my ears get sweaty, but that's to be expected with any headset that's over-ear. My only note is that I noticed the inside of the headphones have molded to my ear. When I first got them, the meshy material with the L and R was flat, but now it's slightly caved in. I'm not sure if it's impacted anything, because I haven't heard a difference in sound, and they don't feel different. I will keep an eye on it for when I update this review.
The controls are simple, a switch on button and three buttons to turn up, down, pause, and skip music (and if on mobile, to use your voice assistant) on the right cuff. On the left, the only button is the noise cancelling (two settings; aware and noise-cancel). I enjoy that this headset has two ports, one for charging, and another to plug them into the device to use instead of bluetooth. However, I will note to anyone that uses these headphones plugged in; when the set is in wired mode, it disables bluetooth, and when still on it sounds incredibly quiet. And, when turned off and plugged in, the EQ and Stereo Sound disable, so using the headphones without them being on is really rough. These doesn't steer me away from using them though, as I mainly use them on and via bluetooth. I mean, to be honest, who uses bluetooth headphones with a wire anyway unless they're dead?
I'm also actually pretty impressed by the battery on these. They last me all day and night, and I plug them in when I sleep. They charge really fast, and I've only had two occasions of low battery, mainly due to me forgetting to charge em.
Overall, my only worry onward is the deterioration, if there is any, and possible connection issues. Haven't had those yet, and hopefully I won't in a year.
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One Month of Use, No Complaints Whatsoever (Will Update in A Year)
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
I did a lot of research looking into bluetooth headphones; as someone with hearing damage and is very picky about how their headphones rest on their ears, I knew I couldn't settle. I bought various other pairs before trying Bose Quiet Comfort, such as KVIDIO (Not tight to head/sound leaking, bassy sound), Sennheiser 350BT (Pinched my ears, quieter than other sets, could hear myself in calls and couldn't turn off in app), and Soundcore Q35 (Entirely different sound depending on the device and if plugged in, couldn't listen to music and be in voice call at same time without plugging in), all of which had their dilemmas. I really wanted a nice pair of bluetooth headphones for cheap, but in my search I recognized that wasn't possible, so I saved up what I had and thankfully snagged this on discount (bought for $180).Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
The sound is absolutely immersive; my worries about these headphones was that the bass was going to be too heavy, as SONY bluetooth headphones and other sets in this price range are usually very bass heavy. Fortunately, that wasn't the case with Quiet Comfort; it's strong, but it doesn't overpower. The mids and treble sound great too, and I can't say I've had any issues with listening to music, calls with friends, etc, other than those friends having shoddy microphones (No problem though).
The fit on this set is also solid; I have noticed in warmer weather that my ears get sweaty, but that's to be expected with any headset that's over-ear. My only note is that I noticed the inside of the headphones have molded to my ear. When I first got them, the meshy material with the L and R was flat, but now it's slightly caved in. I'm not sure if it's impacted anything, because I haven't heard a difference in sound, and they don't feel different. I will keep an eye on it for when I update this review.
The controls are simple, a switch on button and three buttons to turn up, down, pause, and skip music (and if on mobile, to use your voice assistant) on the right cuff. On the left, the only button is the noise cancelling (two settings; aware and noise-cancel). I enjoy that this headset has two ports, one for charging, and another to plug them into the device to use instead of bluetooth. However, I will note to anyone that uses these headphones plugged in; when the set is in wired mode, it disables bluetooth, and when still on it sounds incredibly quiet. And, when turned off and plugged in, the EQ and Stereo Sound disable, so using the headphones without them being on is really rough. These doesn't steer me away from using them though, as I mainly use them on and via bluetooth. I mean, to be honest, who uses bluetooth headphones with a wire anyway unless they're dead?
I'm also actually pretty impressed by the battery on these. They last me all day and night, and I plug them in when I sleep. They charge really fast, and I've only had two occasions of low battery, mainly due to me forgetting to charge em.
Overall, my only worry onward is the deterioration, if there is any, and possible connection issues. Haven't had those yet, and hopefully I won't in a year.
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