There is no revolution in BOSE's "QuietComfort 45".But maybe that is good

Needless to say, King of Neuts Headphones evolved moderately.

"QuietComfort 35" and "QuietComfort 35II" in BOSE are the best -selling noise canceling headphones in the United States.If you look inside the plane, you will almost always see BOSE users, but the reason for its popularity is the powerful no -can function that shuts down the surrounding noise.

So it's good that BOSE's latest work "QuietComfort 45" has not changed much to the current model QC 35.

On the other hand, it depends on what you are looking for from wireless headphones.This model change is mainly for updating QC 35 functions, and there is no innovation that overturns QC 35.Therefore, we inherit the habits of QC 35 as they are, and emphasize simplicity above all.

The impression that I used for a few weeks was "QC 45, good!"However, there were some unfortunate things that would have been better if it was improved, and I felt a little wasteful.

Familiar looks

Bose QuietComfort 45 has little different appearance as QuietComfort 35.At first glance, it is very similar to Sony's WH-1000XM4.The major change in the design is that the folds are not approaching the ear cup cushion.Thanks to the smooth cushion and the physical buttons have become a little smaller, QC 45 is more slim.Unlike Bose NC 700, QC 45 is easy to carry because it can be folded.

A major difference other than the ear cup is that the charge cable has changed to a USB-C terminal.You did it!Unfortunately, it is not a specification that you can connect with USB-C and enjoy music.The wired connection is still troublesome that must be through the headphone jack.

Bose Quiet Comfort 45

What is this?: The latest version of BOSE's iconic noise canceling headphones.

Price: $ 330.The domestic selling price is 39,600 yen (tax included).

Favorite place: comfortable wearing feeling.You can charge with a USB-C cable!Great sound (if you like Bose).The battery life is even longer, and can play up to 24 hours.In addition to the improper noise canceling mode, a new "AWARE mode" that allows you to hear music and surrounding sounds at the same time is installed.

I don't like it: I don't have an equalizer function.If you connect to multiple devices at the same time, you may interfere.

The button operation has not changed basically.As usual, the right side has a volume button, a multi -function button (music playback, calling function, etc.), and a power button.On the left is a button to switch between Quiet mode (noikan mode) and AWARE mode.

QC 45 is a no -can headphone suitable for the royal road.It is comfortable to wear and light.It is not so hard that the ears hurt while wearing the feeling that fits perfectly on the head, and there is no problem in using it for a long time.Because the design so far has already been good, Bose may not have dared to deviate significantly from it.But even if that's all the overall design, I thought there were some pitfalls in this strategy.

Overall satisfactory sound

If I was dissatisfied with QC 35 and QC 35II, it was not the equalizer function.And the new QC 45 does not have the equalizer function.Other manufacturers are taking the equalizer on headphones, speakers, or equalizer, but why didn't Bose wear it?By the way, BOSE NC 700 has an equalizer.It is a mystery why both QC 45 and BOSE 700 were connected to the same "Bose Music app", but they did not attach to QC 45.

Still, if you like BOSE's unique sound, you will not be particularly troubled without the equalizer.Whether you like the Bose sound or not, it's a place where you can speak quite a bit.

The sound of Bose is said to be "bright", but the bass is weak and the treble sometimes gets kinkin.Opinions are divided, including such places, whether the sound of BOSE is preferred.

For example, I tried to listen to MITSKI's new song "Working for the Knife" on both QC 45 and Sony's WH-1000XM4.yes.So was it overwhelmingly worse than Sony?No.

Similarly, I tried to cover EXO's discography between BOSE and Sony, but when I was listening to songs that stand out with the bass, Sony's WH-1000XM4 was more realistic, and the sound was rich in sound.I felt."ELECTRIC KISS", which has a punch, sounded super flat if it was QC 45.

But honestly, most songs were not much different.It is said that audio fetish people tend to avoid Bose sound, but from the general public, Bose QC 45 is no problem.However, if the equalizer function was attached, it would have been better.

The Noi Can function is still the best

Bose may not be the industry's top in the audio quality.But I have an amazing technique for noise canceling.Of course, QC 45 also inherits the genealogy.

The messed up washing machine and dryer in my home will be quiet in an instant before Bose QC 45.The driving sound of the air conditioner and refrigerator disappears quickly.No matter how wonderful the headphones have a no -design function, I don't think they can completely block the crying of the cat's ZOOM meeting and feeding, but if you sound the music, you can block quite a lot of sounds.In the Noi Can function, both QC 45 and WH-1000XM4 were at the same level.Bose NC 700 may be a little superior, but it's really a small difference.

simple.But it's too simple

I think Bose gives priority to simplicity here for QC 45.You can only adjust the settings for either no -can -can -can mode and AWARE mode.Moreover, since noikan cannot be completely turned off, there is only option to turn on or turn off the AWARE mode.

In that regard, Bose NC 700 can adjust the level of noise canceling in 10 steps, and there are buttons that go back and forth between level 0 → level 5 → level 10.As soon as Sony's WH-1000XM4 is started, it automatically switches to AWARE mode, but in QC 45, you have to switch manually.Of course, if you like simple, QC 45 would be fine.

It has a long battery and supports fast charging

The battery life has become longer, making up to 24 hours continuous playback.

When I actually tested it, I used it for more than a week even if I used it for a couple of hours every day.It was touched that it could be played for about 3 hours with a 15 -minute charge, but the battery life recovered from 10%to 50%with a 15 -minute charge.

It is important here because you cannot play music while charging unless you have a wired connection.BOSE NC 700 has a continuous playback time of up to 20 hours, so it is better than that.However, it does not reach up to 30 hours of Sony WH-1000XM4.

There is a habit in the connection

However, there were some weak places.

The worst thing was that when I was connected to multiple devices at the same time, I didn't always switch to a sounding device.

For example, even if you try to play music on another device while watching a movie on a desktop computer, it will not switch automatically, so it took time to stop the movie first and play music.However, when I got a phone call while listening to music on my computer, it automatically switched to a call, and the music was automatically played after the call was over.

Well, is this acceptable?At the moment, any wireless headphone may have the same result.However, what I really wanted to do was the radio interference that often occur when I connected to multiple devices placed at a short distance at the same time.Even if you listen to music, you may be interrupted well, and only a few seconds will be revived.Similar things happened when you were talking.There is no problem if you manually remove one of the devices from the pairing, but it is overturned to connect to multiple devices.

The sound during the call was OK.In QC 45, it was a bit disappointing that the fourth external microphone was newly attached to improve the audio.There was no problem with the call in my home environment, but when I went out, the sound of the wind was mixed, making it difficult to hear the other party.

And about "Bose Music app".It's not particularly terrible, but after reading the operation manual first, there is no use at all.

So, BOSE or Sony, which is it?

Is Bose QC 45 "buying"?

I think that the price of $ 330 (domestic sales price is 39,600 yen), and the Bose QC 45 is a price -appropriate performance.However, the existence of BOSE NC 700 of $ 400 (domestic sales price is 53,350 yen) will slow down the judgment a little.

As for the impressions that I used, I recommend NC 700 if you can customize the sound and use it mainly for desk work.If you want to enjoy more active and save a little at the same time, we recommend QC 45.

So what if you choose either Bose QC 45 or Sony's WH-1000XM4?

This is a little difficult.After all, which sound do you like?When I used both, I honestly thought that there was not much difference.If you don't hate BOSE sound, I think both are reasonable choices.

Compared to QC 35, which was released five years ago, QC 45 is clearly upgraded.If you've always used QC 35 and have already been tattered, I think it's worth replacing QC 45.

If Bose QC 45, Bose NC 700, and Sony's WH-1000XM4 are all satisfying products, readers will probably not be satisfied.But that is true.

The QC 45 is not revolutionary, but Bose is not aware that many of users do not expect it.That's why BOSE has released QC 45 in line with the user's intention.I think it's all about it.