Thanks for this review! I'm waiting eagerly for my pair which will be delivered next Monday. I used to have the bose 700 but I had to return it because it got very uncomfortable after an hour or two wearing them. I think with any expensive headphones comfortability really is a huge factor that is sometimes overlooked. I'm glad they didn't make any drastic design changes and just stuck with the tried and true formula. Btw you have a beautiful home!
Dude that's exactly why I skipped the 700's. I heard more often than not that the clamp force was too much for extended periods of wear and I want to be able to have these on all day. So far, I've had zero fatigue and walked around the office yesterday enjoying them. I also like that it's inline with the typical design, with slightly smoothed edges and refinements like removing the pleating from the earcups. Nice subtle design changes to give them a 2021 feel. And thank you 😍 My wife would be happy to hear!
@@camshand The issue for me is the lack of ANC off mode. I would like passive noise isolation when I'm at home and not on a plane. Aware mode is not what I'm looking for, as it's going to pick up outside noise. Guess I'm keeping my QC35's until the day they die.
The Bose 700 also have other important defects : - They fall off your head - When you move your head, even slightly, there is a crackling noise due to the design - They don’t have much bass As far as comfort is concerned, it’s not just about the clamping force, actually my ears touched the inside of the earpads. I returned them. Nobody should buy them. Really. I don’t even understand how they could have made so many mistakes.
@@AdrianaMartinez-lp3fn 👍 the “big“ companies seem to learn very slow!!! or tactics, selling more on the long run. the small earcups are really à drag for adults in the western world. and no alternative. why don’t they offer 2 different pairs of cups, slightly different, maybe thinner. there should be a solution for not ignorant companies......
Saw the thumbnail and intro, and thought I'd missed an MKBHD review of these. That opening shot is super clean and looks like something MKBHD would do.
Thanks for the review! I just returned my Beats Studio 3 headphones because I did not like the reviews I saw "after" I had already purchased them! The biggest deal breaker was that they still used the micro-USB input and immediately, even before I opened the box, I took them back to BestBuy and purchased the QC-45s. I did get at least one review before I purchased them and I haven't opened the box yet but now I do have some pretty high expectations for them. Wish me luck Thanks for sharing!
I'd say good choice, in comparison to my wife's beats the QC45 are better in all aspects, especially since they now have EQ in the app so you can boost bass if you're after that beats signature sound
Thank you for this review. After all criticism on net, UA-cam, etc you convinced me to go with QC45. I couldn't decide between these and 700. Be honest better Bluetooth, battery life, newest software and the most important feature - comfiness. I don't make calls or won't use it outside so it means perfect option for me. Cheers mate.
Yeah same here, I don't make calls with headphones. Worn these almost everyday since this vid and couldn't be happier. So comfortable and great sound 👍
Oh yeah I didn't preorder initially because of it. Then I saw some guy on UA-cam get them super early, unbox and weight and I instantly pre-ordered haha
Dang bro this is some super high level and informative content. Very underrated tech youtuber! Hope you one day get the exposure you deserve. Keep it up man!
Great video cam! Really comprehensive testing and review. I picked up the XM4’s last year but these look like Bose are coming back fighting! Love the colour as well!
Yeah dude, the XM4's have Hi-Res support with LDAC over the QC45's so solid audio quality wise. The colour is beautiful 😍 matches my keyboards custom keycaps which I forgot to add a clip in of ;)
Hey Cam, thanks for the great review, loved your noise test and hope your finger cut has healed! I know how much work goes into producing a video like that, so thanks again for putting it together. Very helpful!
Thank Alexei! Yes it's better now haha, I don't know when I cut it as I was so excited to checkout the new headphones 🙂 appreciate it, I love putting these vids together but you're right they take time 👍
I've only got the QC25s on me currently to compare Bose wise and they feel the same depth wise, my ears don't touch and very roomy. That's my main reason for going Bose over the Sony as when using XM4s I could stand the tip of my ear touching the inside of the cup. You'll see in the final shot the depth really tapers back in the QC45s giving plenty of room. I really love the comfort 😍
What a terrific review and so well produced and presented. You sold me. I'm coming from the great Bose QuietComfort 20 wired Noise-Cancelling earbuds. Most of my listening will be on my LG V60 using the wired connection. The V60 has an incredible 32-bit Hi-Fi QuadDAC and has a terrific onboard equalizer. Where Bose also stands out is how they go above and beyond when the phone is out of warranty.
Yeah I'm loving the headphones, They're just as comfortable as my QC25's but with the freedom of wireless, that's enough alone for me... and then there's audio improvements 👍
AMAZING VIDEO! All the different points you covered made a lot of sense and I think will definitely help a lot of people when trying to decide if these are right for them. The only thing you didn't cover (which I understand is probably something people won't do with these) was what the sound was like with the cable? I imagine some someone will want to know...🎧
Correction, sorry, you did talk about it with the cable but that was via an audio interface with lossless files, what about just plugged in to your phone etc? Major difference from Aux to the phone Vs Blueooth? Oh and could you technically use them for playing games? Oh and do they have a built in mic and what did that sound like?
Ah yes could have emphasized cable use more. When turned on (quiet mode) and cable to phone with Spotify is sounds great. Can't tell if placebo because of cable but Spotify's compression won't have much more detail vs the AAC Bluetooth. With FLAC files on the phone they sounded richer than same from Spotify with cable (as expected) They also sound surprisingly good with just the cable and turned off. They're a lot more bass heavy, so I presume their Active EQ tech when turned on is evening out the signature. Vocals also aren't as crisp but that could be to do with the bass overshadowing it. Wired in they could totally be used for games given you won't have any added latency like with Bluetooth. Also mic test at 8:18, not the best thing around but usable for calls or chat mic 🎤
Whoa, an actual Aussie tech reviewer?! How did I not know about this? Haha you get a subscribe from me. I had the QC 35iis. I loved the heck out of them so can't wait to get a set of these.
Haha G'Day! We are out here, sprinkled throughout UA-cam in the corners haha. Appreciate the sub dude 😁✌ I just did a review on the Bose Frame Tempo's if you wanna check that one out ua-cam.com/video/7ZkmYeEx9Ko/v-deo.html
I guess it's the same as in Bose 700 ANC. When you turn them on and plug in the cable, it automatically turns off Bluetooth, but you can still use ANC. When you turn off the headphones, you cannot use ANC but you can still listen to your music. They just became regular headphones...
As a big fan of the design of Bose headphones, I would say that the only complaint that I'd have would be that headband, which I've basically gone over in my brain multiple times on why their decision to use alcantara on the QC25 and QC35 was absolutely phenomenal.
Yeah man alcantara was so premium. Personally I won't really notice a difference when wearing, but I've seen bald people point out that headband material makes a huge difference.
@@camshand I have these Grado headphones that have a thin, plastic headband. I then proceeded to replace with a headband, made of the softest leather I've ever felt, from a 3rd party company on Amazon. But it's the 2nd best headband I've ever felt since the QC25 alcantara headband was still the king to me.
@@XGamin1 haha yeah Grados are good for their drivers everything else falls apart. My mates foam earpads degrade with every wear into dust haha. What model do you have?
@@camshand my bth - grado’s fell slowly apart from one side to the other, in all ways. just threw em away, don’t like to discuss with ignorant people about the bad quality, they are selling...-this means the weak and too fragile bth-version. didn’t buy any of their stupid, overlength -cables models.. can’t even produce models with changeable cables 🤮
You'll always hear air noise on headphones as they aren't shaped aerodynamically. Look into bone conduction headphones for cycling, they're really popular. Or you can use in ears and buy little fabric guards that span the Y part of the helmet strap to block air from blowing on your ears 👍
I tried them in a store, they felt very light on my head. I wonder how is going to be the durability of the cushions of the earpads and of the headband in comparison with the QC 35.
Hi could you compare the Bose QC 45 with the Sennheiser PXC 550-II? I’m thinking of switching and I think a comparison would help me solidify my choice. Thanks!
Yeah I really prefer comfort where I can get it. That's why for lossless listening I use the Phillips X2HRs as they have suspended headband and memory foam earcups. When out and about the Bose are perfectly good quality enough especially since I'm mostly wanting good noise cancelling from them
Yeah my QC25s are perfect, I just wanted wireless. Did look at the wireless adaptors but figured with the QC45s being released I may aswell upgrade and they'll last until the next latest tech comes out... Brain implant music or something haha 😅
I had the same worry as you when buying, thankfully, no issues! They're no different than when I made this video, couple scratches when I've hit my head on things wearing them haha but the white is still white! I don't think I've ever put sunscreen over my ears if I plan to wear them outside as they themselves cover my ears. So can't comment on discolouration due to sunscreen. But yeah in general, I do yardwork, build things, you can see me wearing them in a lot of my DIY project videos and they're still white.
Thank you for the review.. Early this year , although, I have always been a fan of Bose QC lineup , I end up getting the Sony XM4 , i just found them better than the QC35II or the 700 ‘s. Especially much more comfortable, I have always used Bose and it was hard to switch to Sony . But from your review i think i will give the Bose QC45 a try . I truly miss the simplicity of the Bose the 100% comfort in the ear and the excellent noise cancelling that they have always been famous for. Thanks so much!!!
Yeah the XM4s are great headphones. Only reason I held off from them was fear of headband cracking like with previous models and the lack of room inside the earcup that Bose are amazing at. End of the day, headphones in this price range are all fantastic and we can enjoy music at amazing quality. Im just happy with my upgrade from the QC25s to finally go wireless 👍
In a lot of ways, I feel like the Bose are the standard for productivity and focus. They’re simple with both the build and feature and just allow you to pop them on and forget about them for hours. I prefer them over the XM4’s due to sheer comfort. They just become an extension of me.
Just cane across your channel great review by the way! I would love a little more outside simulation ex. Testing microphone in a public place , testing anc in a windy or near highway. I would love some more real-life scenarios that's all. Hope your channel blows up man keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the kind words 😊 I'd love to test those out, I just tried to turn this vid around as quick as possible due to getting my hands on them early. I'll let you know how they go in a city setting, I live in regional Australia so don't have a "busy city" environment to compare to, but when I go into town next Ill give them a test 👍
Yes it is, in wired with the headphones turned off it's not great, sounds like a normal pair of headphones. But wired with the headphones power on it comes alive and very rich sounding especially with lossless audio
That's odd... mine are able to get quite loud. If you use them via 3.5mm AUX jack you need to turn up on the headset with the + button and then on your phone. But over bluetooth it should be easy to get loud.
I haven't had any complaints from others around me, they're very high quality in sealing out sounds so you can be confident they're also stopping sound from getting out easily.
Good question, yes the noise reduction works if you have the headphones switched on. You can also use the headphones plugged in via headphone jack and switched off, but the sound profile is a flatter and there's no noise cancelling then, but useful if your headphones go flat and you're in a pinch
My 45’s arrived today. I have 35ii as well.. I think I’ve been issued with a dud. Has anyone had glitches when using Netflix or UA-cam on iPhone? Every 20 mins, it’s glitching. It’s probably a warranty but thought I’d see if anyone else has had issues
I don't find them hot at all, and I wear them outside when doing yard work in summer. I'll get a sweat up but never feel like my ears are hot like some headphones can.
@@camshand awesome! Thank you so much. I just purchased the Bose and can't wait to use it. I tried the Sony XB910n and they got really hot after working out for 5 min
Hold on ... what? Cannot connect to an adapter to use them on a flight? This is why many people buy these things, to use on an aircraft. That sounds a little bonkers to warn not to use on a flight! My wired QC's have flown around the world a dozen or more times.
Yeap crazy dumb move :( I don't get why they'd change a essential feature. Then I remembered the uproar after the QC 35 II release as that's when they made the change. You can see it in their manual assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/global/products/headphones/qc35_ii/PDF/811772_og_quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii_en.pdf I do however bet people are just using them anyways, and I haven't heard any news of headphones exploding. Workaround, you can buy battery powered aux to Bluetooth dongles, so you could plug one of them into the aeroplane to play it safe, but yes, totally agree bonkers!
I upgraded from QC 35 II and for me it was worth it, they sound better, have better noise cancellation and I also really like the new aware mode. So if you have the money I would say that it's worth it.
Awesome review, buddy. I appreciate it. I am really glad they have an IPX4 rating, just like the QC 35 ii. Awesome review, it really shows how much the ANC has improved from their predecessor, QC 35. I heard a slight hiss sound, but since it both came in aware and quiet mode and also when testing the ANC on the other headphones, I can assume it's the hissing noise from the microphone. Anyways, I would appreciate it if you can also test the headphones against strong wind noise outside and see how well they block noise in a crowded train. I remember with the QC 35 ii you couldn't hear any voices, but you could hear the speaker who announces the really annoying stations.
Yeah I cannot find IPX4 mentioned anywhere online or in the manual but the Bose tech on the phone assured me they're IPX4. NC is sooo solid, at work we have fans blowing from Air Con, 3D printers, laser cutters and the moment I press the Quiet button it's just pure silence. The only sounds I hear still piercing through are high pitched, they're greatly reduced but that's all that can sneak through (like the footsteps crunching I referenced in the vid). Do you mean mic test outside in wind? Or to just see how much wind you can hear over the Noise Cancelling? I'd say the train would be similar to the cafe test. I live in a regional town in Australia so won't be finding a crowded train anytime soon 😂 Hopefully when someone that lives in a city gets their hands on them they can comment on that for you 👍 Thanks for watching 😊
@@camshand Cool. Thanks for your reply. I meant both the microphone outside and the ANC in the train when listening to music. How well are the microphone and ANC against strong noise and/or strong wind noise. Can you for instance hear the high pitch sound from underground trains passing by, and how well are the person on the other side of the phone hearing you during a call with a lot of background noise. Like for instance talking during underground trains passing by. Is it significantly better than the QC 35 ii.
@@camshand Also, does the QC 45 have the too low volume issue? How loud is your volume bar when it's on a comfortable volume? I remember on the QC 35 ii it had to be at 100 % when I listen to classical music, while other types of music had to be at 70-80 %, which in my opinion is a bit insane. The Sony's Xm4, on the other hand, had a comfortable volume at 30-40 % like regular wired headphones.
I Love them, 100% happy with my purchase and no joke smile when I put them on. Only thing I've noticed is walking outside if it's quite windy, seems to get through the NC or play with it's effectiveness. But given most of my use is inside whilst at my desk or tinkering in the garage they're phenomenal.
There’s a very important thing which no review mention. It may be due to personal experience and awareness. ANC of my Bose QC35ii was degraded with a firmware update. You can find hundred of pages of complaints in Bose community page on this. I wanted to give a shot to NC700 still, against XM4. And NC700 is not bad at all, it was a very close competition. But the nail in the coffin for Bose was that you cannot completely stop firmware updates and I’m not taking that risk again. I’ve confirmed this with their customer service. These are more electronic device than they are headphones. And we all know things can go wrong with new firmware versions. They should have given full control on this to the user. This is possible in Sony app. You toggle auto download/install off, and it won’t download or update any firmware unless you do it yourself. Good job To Sony here.
@@jordan140789 Of course it can't do updates if you don't use the app but that's not really a auto update de-activation capability I look for in such device and particularly from a company that is infamous with their software/firmware failures. Deleting the app is just not using the device you pay for to its fullest. With this mindset, another and even a better solution is not to buy the thing in the first place to make sure it doesn't do firmware updates automatically? :) I'm paying for that app and the features/customization that comes with it with that price tag. See, in Sony's app you just toggle auto download/updates off, and you can use what you've payed for in full without being bothered by firmware updates that can potentially degrade or brick your device. You have full control over the device you own. You don't have to put your device at risk to benefit from features you payed for.
@@terapatik 1. No it did not degrade. You have to understand that people audiophile community are neurotic. And think they hear things that they don't actually hear. That evidence you stated is just subjective experiences. 2. Bose engineers went into people's houses to test this out and they found nothing that determined ANC has decreased after firmware updates. 3. 3rd parties have also confirmed this as well (UA-cam won't allow me to share links but search "Non, le nouveau firmware du casque Bose QC 35 II n'affaiblit pas la réduction de bruit") They confirmed it as well that there's no significant change in ANC after firmware update. 4. Within that article it's noted that almost after every single update people complain and say that the ANC is worse when there's no change to it at all. It's just the boy crying wolf again and again.
Get yourself an Anchor 60w USB Type C charging cable. It just doesn’t feel right using cheap charging cable as provided by Bose with such a premium headphone.
Haha she's a big Hip Hop fan so enjoys the history of Dre's work. She's also full Apple Ecosystem so they fit in well. But yes, I'm not a big fan of their performance for the price, but I do understand some people prefer products for more reasons than just value to the dollar :)
Dude, you’re completely locked down? You can’t even go outside without that stupid thing on your face otherwise get mugged by soldiers in uniform? You people are prisoners!!! You’re cool with this while making review vids? Your existence is VERY SCARY!
New review on my new fav Bose Frame Tempo's 👉👉 ua-cam.com/video/7ZkmYeEx9Ko/v-deo.html
Super happy I found this channel, one of the most comprehensive headphone reviews I've ever seen! Straight to the point! Thank you!
Love how natural and genuinely excited you are about the QC45s, subbed ;)
Nice review! The beginning gave me big unbox therapy vibes. Subscribed!
Yeah true! Does have a bit of old school Lew vibes with the packaging box. Good to have you subbed man 🤙
Thanks for this review! I'm waiting eagerly for my pair which will be delivered next Monday. I used to have the bose 700 but I had to return it because it got very uncomfortable after an hour or two wearing them. I think with any expensive headphones comfortability really is a huge factor that is sometimes overlooked. I'm glad they didn't make any drastic design changes and just stuck with the tried and true formula. Btw you have a beautiful home!
Dude that's exactly why I skipped the 700's. I heard more often than not that the clamp force was too much for extended periods of wear and I want to be able to have these on all day. So far, I've had zero fatigue and walked around the office yesterday enjoying them.
I also like that it's inline with the typical design, with slightly smoothed edges and refinements like removing the pleating from the earcups. Nice subtle design changes to give them a 2021 feel.
And thank you 😍 My wife would be happy to hear!
@@camshand The issue for me is the lack of ANC off mode. I would like passive noise isolation when I'm at home and not on a plane. Aware mode is not what I'm looking for, as it's going to pick up outside noise. Guess I'm keeping my QC35's until the day they die.
The Bose 700 also have other important defects :
- They fall off your head
- When you move your head, even slightly, there is a crackling noise due to the design
- They don’t have much bass
As far as comfort is concerned, it’s not just about the clamping force, actually my ears touched the inside of the earpads.
I returned them.
Nobody should buy them. Really. I don’t even understand how they could have made so many mistakes.
@@AdrianaMartinez-lp3fn 👍 the “big“ companies seem to learn very slow!!!
or tactics, selling more on the long run.
the small earcups are really à drag for adults in the western world.
and no alternative. why don’t they offer 2 different pairs of cups, slightly different, maybe thinner.
there should be a solution for not ignorant companies......
Saw the thumbnail and intro, and thought I'd missed an MKBHD review of these. That opening shot is super clean and looks like something MKBHD would do.
Best review out there!! Been surfing the web for a min but this review summed everything up very well. Excellent job man🤙
Glad I could help! 👍
Thanks for the review! I just returned my Beats Studio 3 headphones because I did not like the reviews I saw "after" I had already purchased them! The biggest deal breaker was that they still used the micro-USB input and immediately, even before I opened the box, I took them back to BestBuy and purchased the QC-45s. I did get at least one review before I purchased them and I haven't opened the box yet but now I do have some pretty high expectations for them. Wish me luck Thanks for sharing!
I'd say good choice, in comparison to my wife's beats the QC45 are better in all aspects, especially since they now have EQ in the app so you can boost bass if you're after that beats signature sound
Thank you for this review. After all criticism on net, UA-cam, etc you convinced me to go with QC45. I couldn't decide between these and 700. Be honest better Bluetooth, battery life, newest software and the most important feature - comfiness. I don't make calls or won't use it outside so it means perfect option for me. Cheers mate.
Yeah same here, I don't make calls with headphones.
Worn these almost everyday since this vid and couldn't be happier. So comfortable and great sound 👍
I freaked out when I first saw the weight on their website as well, so glad it wasn't the real weight. nice video man
Oh yeah I didn't preorder initially because of it. Then I saw some guy on UA-cam get them super early, unbox and weight and I instantly pre-ordered haha
This channel deserves more subscribers
Thank Kevin, with you it's one more and that good with me 🙂👍
Great review! I feel like that colorway would look really good with the dark earcups
I mean you could always buy the dark replacement earpads and switch them in. A tonal grey would be better though
Great review! Appreciate that you touched on the supported codecs. The 45's are ticking off all the boxes for me so I will definitely pick these up.
Yeah I didn't want much but upgraded ANC and USB-C got me to add to card ☺️
Dang bro this is some super high level and informative content. Very underrated tech youtuber! Hope you one day get the exposure you deserve. Keep it up man!
Thank you :) Just here to share my love of tech, glad you enjoyed it
Great video cam! Really comprehensive testing and review. I picked up the XM4’s last year but these look like Bose are coming back fighting! Love the colour as well!
Yeah dude, the XM4's have Hi-Res support with LDAC over the QC45's so solid audio quality wise.
The colour is beautiful 😍 matches my keyboards custom keycaps which I forgot to add a clip in of ;)
Coming back fighting? They only upgraded to USB-C and Bluetooth 5.2. They're pretty much identical to the QC35
@@MichaelM28 dont fix what aint broken. but cant turn off ANC might turn off some buyers. And no app based EQ adjustment yet. It's Bluetooth 5.1
Hey Cam, thanks for the great review, loved your noise test and hope your finger cut has healed! I know how much work goes into producing a video like that, so thanks again for putting it together. Very helpful!
Thank Alexei! Yes it's better now haha, I don't know when I cut it as I was so excited to checkout the new headphones 🙂 appreciate it, I love putting these vids together but you're right they take time 👍
Amazing Headphones and amazing video. The quality of your video is stunning
Thank you Isma, I've put a lot of effort into learning cameras over the past few years so glad it's looking good 👍
Thanks for the review. Would you be able to prepare a video comparing these and the Bose QC earbuds.
How big are the earpads and war cups compared to the qc35ii? Even the XM4
I've only got the QC25s on me currently to compare Bose wise and they feel the same depth wise, my ears don't touch and very roomy. That's my main reason for going Bose over the Sony as when using XM4s I could stand the tip of my ear touching the inside of the cup.
You'll see in the final shot the depth really tapers back in the QC45s giving plenty of room. I really love the comfort 😍
A reviewer somewhere on UA-cam conformed that the cups on 45s are more spacious than the XM4s, QC35 and the 700s....if that may help.
What a terrific review and so well produced and presented. You sold me. I'm coming from the great Bose QuietComfort 20 wired Noise-Cancelling earbuds. Most of my listening will be on my LG V60 using the wired connection.
The V60 has an incredible 32-bit Hi-Fi QuadDAC and has a terrific onboard equalizer. Where Bose also stands out is how they go above and beyond when the phone is out of warranty.
Yeah I'm loving the headphones, They're just as comfortable as my QC25's but with the freedom of wireless, that's enough alone for me... and then there's audio improvements 👍
Think you can change the EQ levels through the app now mate. Just ordered some here in the UK 👍🏼
Yes you can! I love that update, not sure why they didn't ship with it but glad it's out now 🎶
How does it compare to air pod pro noise cancellation?
Are you able to change the ear pads on these?
Those cutouts on the side are openings for the microphones, no port vent as mentioned in the video.
I bought QC35 II for $325 AUD back in 2018 when there was a sale. Best buy ever. Fun thing is, it still works 100% fine. Not planning to upgrade. :)
Yeah sweet deal, if I had QC35 II's then yeah keep em. The 45s just gave a big upgrade from the 25's so was worth the leap to wireless
Do you think i should consider the white as I’m afraid it will turn yellow over time…
Is the cabin pressure too much? Also, can you use noise cancelling without being connected to blue tooth.
Thank you.
Do you still have these headphones? I was thinking of getting them.
I do they're by far my favourite headphones I've ever owned 👍
AMAZING VIDEO! All the different points you covered made a lot of sense and I think will definitely help a lot of people when trying to decide if these are right for them. The only thing you didn't cover (which I understand is probably something people won't do with these) was what the sound was like with the cable? I imagine some someone will want to know...🎧
Correction, sorry, you did talk about it with the cable but that was via an audio interface with lossless files, what about just plugged in to your phone etc? Major difference from Aux to the phone Vs Blueooth?
Oh and could you technically use them for playing games?
Oh and do they have a built in mic and what did that sound like?
Ah yes could have emphasized cable use more.
When turned on (quiet mode) and cable to phone with Spotify is sounds great. Can't tell if placebo because of cable but Spotify's compression won't have much more detail vs the AAC Bluetooth. With FLAC files on the phone they sounded richer than same from Spotify with cable (as expected)
They also sound surprisingly good with just the cable and turned off. They're a lot more bass heavy, so I presume their Active EQ tech when turned on is evening out the signature. Vocals also aren't as crisp but that could be to do with the bass overshadowing it.
Wired in they could totally be used for games given you won't have any added latency like with Bluetooth.
Also mic test at 8:18, not the best thing around but usable for calls or chat mic 🎤
Whoa, an actual Aussie tech reviewer?! How did I not know about this? Haha you get a subscribe from me.
I had the QC 35iis. I loved the heck out of them so can't wait to get a set of these.
Haha G'Day! We are out here, sprinkled throughout UA-cam in the corners haha. Appreciate the sub dude 😁✌ I just did a review on the Bose Frame Tempo's if you wanna check that one out ua-cam.com/video/7ZkmYeEx9Ko/v-deo.html
@@camshand Rad. Will check it out 👍🏼
Is it possible to have ANC on and Bluetooth off? maybe by either plugging in 3.5mm or leaving it on so the Bluetooth gets off?
Yeah if it's turned on and you plug in the cable it turns off Bluetooth but will be in either ANC or Quiet mode.
Hopefully that helps 🙂
I guess it's the same as in Bose 700 ANC. When you turn them on and plug in the cable, it automatically turns off Bluetooth, but you can still use ANC. When you turn off the headphones, you cannot use ANC but you can still listen to your music. They just became regular headphones...
How is the sound leakage?
As a big fan of the design of Bose headphones, I would say that the only complaint that I'd have would be that headband, which I've basically gone over in my brain multiple times on why their decision to use alcantara on the QC25 and QC35 was absolutely phenomenal.
Yeah man alcantara was so premium. Personally I won't really notice a difference when wearing, but I've seen bald people point out that headband material makes a huge difference.
@@camshand I have these Grado headphones that have a thin, plastic headband. I then proceeded to replace with a headband, made of the softest leather I've ever felt, from a 3rd party company on Amazon. But it's the 2nd best headband I've ever felt since the QC25 alcantara headband was still the king to me.
@@XGamin1 haha yeah Grados are good for their drivers everything else falls apart. My mates foam earpads degrade with every wear into dust haha. What model do you have?
SR80e. Really love 'em overall tho.
@@camshand my bth - grado’s fell slowly apart from one side to the other, in all ways.
just threw em away, don’t like to discuss with ignorant people about the bad quality, they are selling...-this means the weak and too fragile bth-version. didn’t buy any of their stupid, overlength -cables models..
can’t even produce models with changeable cables 🤮
Did air noice get better too? I have the nc700 and when i’m cycling i can really hear the air noice
You'll always hear air noise on headphones as they aren't shaped aerodynamically.
Look into bone conduction headphones for cycling, they're really popular. Or you can use in ears and buy little fabric guards that span the Y part of the helmet strap to block air from blowing on your ears 👍
I tried them in a store, they felt very light on my head. I wonder how is going to be the durability of the cushions of the earpads and of the headband in comparison with the QC 35.
Yeah they're like clouds! As for durability, that's the question of time my friend ☺️👍
Hi could you compare the Bose QC 45 with the Sennheiser PXC 550-II? I’m thinking of switching and I think a comparison would help me solidify my choice. Thanks!
Great test bro! crazy!
Dude when I tried the beats against them I was like "are the beats even on?" The QC45s are just sooo damn good 🔥
Do you think they will make an update,were you can turn of ANA completely.Rather then just using aware mode.
Awesome review!! 👌🏾
Thanks for the review!!✌️
Hope it helped! I love my QC45's and wear them every day 😊✌️
Thanks for the review! The Sony's sound great but I've always had an issue with them killing my ears after a few hours, I'll have to check these out!
Yeah I really prefer comfort where I can get it. That's why for lossless listening I use the Phillips X2HRs as they have suspended headband and memory foam earcups. When out and about the Bose are perfectly good quality enough especially since I'm mostly wanting good noise cancelling from them
I’m still using my QC15 with Airmod adaptors. One day one day I’ll upgrade if my QC15 ever stops working. That thing is built like a tank
Yeah my QC25s are perfect, I just wanted wireless. Did look at the wireless adaptors but figured with the QC45s being released I may aswell upgrade and they'll last until the next latest tech comes out... Brain implant music or something haha 😅
I would like to purchase them in white. Can quote tell me how the color has held up, scratches or discoloration from sweat, sunscreen… thank you!
I had the same worry as you when buying, thankfully, no issues!
They're no different than when I made this video, couple scratches when I've hit my head on things wearing them haha but the white is still white!
I don't think I've ever put sunscreen over my ears if I plan to wear them outside as they themselves cover my ears. So can't comment on discolouration due to sunscreen.
But yeah in general, I do yardwork, build things, you can see me wearing them in a lot of my DIY project videos and they're still white.
Thank you for the review.. Early this year , although, I have always been a fan of Bose QC lineup , I end up getting the Sony XM4 , i just found them better than the QC35II or the 700 ‘s. Especially much more comfortable, I have always used Bose and it was hard to switch to Sony . But from your review i think i will give the Bose QC45 a try . I truly miss the simplicity of the Bose the 100% comfort in the ear and the excellent noise cancelling that they have always been famous for. Thanks so much!!!
Yeah the XM4s are great headphones. Only reason I held off from them was fear of headband cracking like with previous models and the lack of room inside the earcup that Bose are amazing at.
End of the day, headphones in this price range are all fantastic and we can enjoy music at amazing quality. Im just happy with my upgrade from the QC25s to finally go wireless 👍
too small for big ears, tanx for info 👍
In a lot of ways, I feel like the Bose are the standard for productivity and focus. They’re simple with both the build and feature and just allow you to pop them on and forget about them for hours. I prefer them over the XM4’s due to sheer comfort. They just become an extension of me.
Thanks for the review! Do you find the sound quality and clarity are better than the XM4 and other wireless headphones you've tried?
Just cane across your channel great review by the way! I would love a little more outside simulation ex. Testing microphone in a public place , testing anc in a windy or near highway. I would love some more real-life scenarios that's all. Hope your channel blows up man keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the kind words 😊
I'd love to test those out, I just tried to turn this vid around as quick as possible due to getting my hands on them early.
I'll let you know how they go in a city setting, I live in regional Australia so don't have a "busy city" environment to compare to, but when I go into town next Ill give them a test 👍
Nice video mate 👍
As my first audio interface what do you suggest? Possibly below 150€, thank you
Can’t wait to get mine!!!
Great video, great studio setup. Keep up the good work. Cheers 👊🏻
Thank you Rico 👍
great review!
Thank you 😊
How is the bass in QC45
Is sound quality different in wired mode? Haven’t found any discussions on this yet and was wondering if you can help answer :)
Yes it is, in wired with the headphones turned off it's not great, sounds like a normal pair of headphones. But wired with the headphones power on it comes alive and very rich sounding especially with lossless audio
do they leak sound?
My sister gifted me this headset . It's quite comfortable. But the volume is low even at 100%. Does anybody know how to solve the issue?
That's odd... mine are able to get quite loud. If you use them via 3.5mm AUX jack you need to turn up on the headset with the + button and then on your phone. But over bluetooth it should be easy to get loud.
Would you recommend the 700s over these?
Consensus on the 700 seems to be that they are terrible.
@@synlion in what universe lol
@@orkun6935 thats what ive heard. bad sound, bad comfort, bad controls.
Do they leak sound ? Great video!
I haven't had any complaints from others around me, they're very high quality in sealing out sounds so you can be confident they're also stopping sound from getting out easily.
Great Review! Thanks!
Can you still use the noise cancellation while it’s hooked to the wire
Good question, yes the noise reduction works if you have the headphones switched on. You can also use the headphones plugged in via headphone jack and switched off, but the sound profile is a flatter and there's no noise cancelling then, but useful if your headphones go flat and you're in a pinch
damn, I saw your vid too late, I missed out on thanksgiving sale 😭
I just don't like bose for not having EQ settings, but their noise cancellation is the best
My 45’s arrived today. I have 35ii as well.. I think I’ve been issued with a dud. Has anyone had glitches when using Netflix or UA-cam on iPhone? Every 20 mins, it’s glitching. It’s probably a warranty but thought I’d see if anyone else has had issues
Gee that doesn't sound good :( Mine have been flawless so must have some bug going on with your Bluetooth.
Did you get a resolution from bose?
How do they compare to the QC35ll?
Just pinned a comment, hopefully he can answer any extra questions you may have 😊
Does qc45 have multi-device pairing?
Yes 2 devices, I mentioned it about how I have my Pixel 5 and iPad pro connected and can easily switch between the two as input
Great vid
Do these warm up your ears a lot when working out?
I don't find them hot at all, and I wear them outside when doing yard work in summer. I'll get a sweat up but never feel like my ears are hot like some headphones can.
@@camshand awesome! Thank you so much. I just purchased the Bose and can't wait to use it. I tried the Sony XB910n and they got really hot after working out for 5 min
Can you be on without either aware or nc?
They're the only two options for a Bluetooth connection.
If you used a wired cable then they can be used as "Normal" headphones when turned off.
Hold on ... what? Cannot connect to an adapter to use them on a flight? This is why many people buy these things, to use on an aircraft. That sounds a little bonkers to warn not to use on a flight!
My wired QC's have flown around the world a dozen or more times.
Yeap crazy dumb move :( I don't get why they'd change a essential feature. Then I remembered the uproar after the QC 35 II release as that's when they made the change. You can see it in their manual assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/global/products/headphones/qc35_ii/PDF/811772_og_quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii_en.pdf
I do however bet people are just using them anyways, and I haven't heard any news of headphones exploding.
Workaround, you can buy battery powered aux to Bluetooth dongles, so you could plug one of them into the aeroplane to play it safe, but yes, totally agree bonkers!
Is it worth upgrading from QC35?
I upgraded from QC 35 II and for me it was worth it, they sound better, have better noise cancellation and I also really like the new aware mode. So if you have the money I would say that it's worth it.
I like the mkbhd style intro lol
Awesome review, buddy. I appreciate it. I am really glad they have an IPX4 rating, just like the QC 35 ii. Awesome review, it really shows how much the ANC has improved from their predecessor, QC 35. I heard a slight hiss sound, but since it both came in aware and quiet mode and also when testing the ANC on the other headphones, I can assume it's the hissing noise from the microphone. Anyways, I would appreciate it if you can also test the headphones against strong wind noise outside and see how well they block noise in a crowded train. I remember with the QC 35 ii you couldn't hear any voices, but you could hear the speaker who announces the really annoying stations.
Yeah I cannot find IPX4 mentioned anywhere online or in the manual but the Bose tech on the phone assured me they're IPX4.
NC is sooo solid, at work we have fans blowing from Air Con, 3D printers, laser cutters and the moment I press the Quiet button it's just pure silence. The only sounds I hear still piercing through are high pitched, they're greatly reduced but that's all that can sneak through (like the footsteps crunching I referenced in the vid).
Do you mean mic test outside in wind? Or to just see how much wind you can hear over the Noise Cancelling?
I'd say the train would be similar to the cafe test. I live in a regional town in Australia so won't be finding a crowded train anytime soon 😂 Hopefully when someone that lives in a city gets their hands on them they can comment on that for you 👍
Thanks for watching 😊
@@camshand Cool. Thanks for your reply. I meant both the microphone outside and the ANC in the train when listening to music. How well are the microphone and ANC against strong noise and/or strong wind noise. Can you for instance hear the high pitch sound from underground trains passing by, and how well are the person on the other side of the phone hearing you during a call with a lot of background noise. Like for instance talking during underground trains passing by. Is it significantly better than the QC 35 ii.
@@camshand Also, does the QC 45 have the too low volume issue? How loud is your volume bar when it's on a comfortable volume? I remember on the QC 35 ii it had to be at 100 % when I listen to classical music, while other types of music had to be at 70-80 %, which in my opinion is a bit insane. The Sony's Xm4, on the other hand, had a comfortable volume at 30-40 % like regular wired headphones.
2 Month long term review ?
I Love them, 100% happy with my purchase and no joke smile when I put them on.
Only thing I've noticed is walking outside if it's quite windy, seems to get through the NC or play with it's effectiveness.
But given most of my use is inside whilst at my desk or tinkering in the garage they're phenomenal.
@@camshand Awesome !!
Thank you
Dang, where u from that they’re 500 bucks? Aussie?
Yeah man that's Aussie dollars haha 🤑💸
@@camshand :P
Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the video 👍🏼
Good to know my thumbnails are working well, thanks for watching ☺️✌️
Some MKBHD inspiration on the first frame here?
Learn from the greatest ;) if only I had Dbrand as a cannel sponsor like him haha, he has so many incredible flatlay colours
@@camshand btw I liked ur video, Yt algorithm recommended your video, nice one!
I’m still using my qc25s lol
They're so good, I did really love my 25s but the wireless freedom of the 45s has been great.
I don’t like that I hear my footsteps with the bows. With the Sony XM4, I do not hear my footsteps when I walk
There’s a very important thing which no review mention. It may be due to personal experience and awareness.
ANC of my Bose QC35ii was degraded with a firmware update. You can find hundred of pages of complaints in Bose community page on this.
I wanted to give a shot to NC700 still, against XM4. And NC700 is not bad at all, it was a very close competition. But the nail in the coffin for Bose was that you cannot completely stop firmware updates and I’m not taking that risk again. I’ve confirmed this with their customer service. These are more electronic device than they are headphones. And we all know things can go wrong with new firmware versions. They should have given full control on this to the user.
This is possible in Sony app. You toggle auto download/install off, and it won’t download or update any firmware unless you do it yourself. Good job To Sony here.
Yes you can, you just uninstall the app
@@jordan140789 Of course it can't do updates if you don't use the app but that's not really a auto update de-activation capability I look for in such device and particularly from a company that is infamous with their software/firmware failures. Deleting the app is just not using the device you pay for to its fullest. With this mindset, another and even a better solution is not to buy the thing in the first place to make sure it doesn't do firmware updates automatically? :)
I'm paying for that app and the features/customization that comes with it with that price tag. See, in Sony's app you just toggle auto download/updates off, and you can use what you've payed for in full without being bothered by firmware updates that can potentially degrade or brick your device. You have full control over the device you own. You don't have to put your device at risk to benefit from features you payed for.
It didn't degraded
It did. And there’s hundreds of pages of complaints about this in Bose own community forum.
@@terapatik 1. No it did not degrade. You have to understand that people audiophile community are neurotic. And think they hear things that they don't actually hear. That evidence you stated is just subjective experiences.
2. Bose engineers went into people's houses to test this out and they found nothing that determined ANC has decreased after firmware updates.
3. 3rd parties have also confirmed this as well (UA-cam won't allow me to share links but search "Non, le nouveau firmware du casque Bose QC 35 II n'affaiblit pas la réduction de bruit") They confirmed it as well that there's no significant change in ANC after firmware update.
4. Within that article it's noted that almost after every single update people complain and say that the ANC is worse when there's no change to it at all. It's just the boy crying wolf again and again.
Cool beans
Get yourself an Anchor 60w USB Type C charging cable. It just doesn’t feel right using cheap charging cable as provided by Bose with such a premium headphone.
I don't mind the feeling of the included one, but it is pretty short!
Get in my cart! 😂💸💸
Haha I knew you'd be ready for an upgrade!
You have an awesome collection of headphones, yet you allow your wife to rock mediocre Beats Studio 3s, savage!
Haha she's a big Hip Hop fan so enjoys the history of Dre's work.
She's also full Apple Ecosystem so they fit in well.
But yes, I'm not a big fan of their performance for the price, but I do understand some people prefer products for more reasons than just value to the dollar :)
maybe you could compare without the headphones too
Thumbs up for fellow Aussie mate.
Whoo let's go! 🇦🇺
how about bass?
LDAC is better than Aptx by Qualcomm
What did they just say? 🤣
I thought people buy these things to use them on the flight. Not a smart move if you ask me.
They don't have IPX rating! they are not IPX4!
Well I called Bose and spoke to a rep which told me they are so that's the information I got ☺️
twe‘s for some years
just sick of these ignorant companies.
NONE produces the perfect anc-bth headphones.
and it would be so easy....🤡
I think the Sony XM4 are better
even AFTER you cut yourself, you left your knife OPEN on the table...
haha yeah in my latest video I noticed it's sitting open after a couple unboxings too
WH-1000XM4 are way better
Dude, you’re completely locked down? You can’t even go outside without that stupid thing on your face otherwise get mugged by soldiers in uniform? You people are prisoners!!! You’re cool with this while making review vids? Your existence is VERY SCARY!