It's Oh So Quite Good

Bose’s new QC45 noise-cancelling headphones go big on comfort and sound… but small on tech treats

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Bose’s QuietComfort 35s have become a stone-cold classic… and these cans are the sequel. The QC45s offer a similar feature set to the 35s, but there are far more noise-cancelling headphones competing for your cash now than when they first rolled up. Has Bose moved on enough to stay ahead?

Like their forerunners, the QC45s manage to be lightweight, plastic-heavy and unfussy without looking cheap. The headband feels sturdy without exerting much force on your head, while the synthetic leather earcup cushions are soft enough to ensure you can comfortably plonk them over your ears for long periods of time.