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Yes! They are usually on sale so be patient before you buy them. Hard case option you can get for $200 if you wait for the sales, soft case is somewhere around $170 at Costco. The sound quality is amazing not far from ultras especially for the music, make sure you get your EQs right. Noice cancelation is better on ultras but just slightly nothing major. Overall QCs are one of the most comfortable headphones ever, never had an issue with them during any season or wearing them for a long hours. They also have less glitches with Bluetooth compared to the ultras. Answer from Kifpad on reddit.com

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r/bose on Reddit: Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort

January 13, 2024 -

Hey y’all!

Currently in a bit of a dilemma on what headphones I should be getting.

My employer gets me access to Bose’s employee purchase program of sorts and I get a discount on certain products.

Currently, I can get The QC45 from BestBuy for $229 or the QC from my employer website for $269 or the ultras for $329.

Given these reduced prices, which one would be the best option especially given my levels of usage? I’d mainly wear them when I walk to work, travel or at the gym and that’s about it.

One thing to consider...the Ultra's tap controls are maddening. Unless you turn them off altogether, there's no way to make a single tap do nothing. Also no way to make touch and hold do nothing. And because they're super sensitive to touch, this means that every time you do touch them (to adjust them in your ears for instance) the music will pause or the noise cancellation will change modes, because the buds think you're single tapping or touch holding. And let's face it, no matter how well earbuds fit, they tend to need occasional fiddling. On the QC model, you can opt for a single touch or a touch and hold to do nothing. Meaning you have to double or triple tap to pause/play, skip tracks, etc (but only if you decide to set it up this way). Why Bose made the decision to change how the tap controls operate on the Ultras is baffling to me. This may not matter to a lot of people, but for me it was a deal breaker for the Ultras and I returned them and went with the QCs. Sound quality is still excellent and I can't tell the difference in the effectiveness of noise cancellation. The QCs don't have as many bells and whistles but at least I don't get the urge to throw them across the room.

QC vs QC Ultra is pretty simple. Comes down to 1. design preference, 2. materials, 3. do you have the extra money to spend, 4. do you care about immersive audio and some new bells, 5. Do you care about the weight of the headphones ANC is pretty close in both. My preference is ultra because headphones are once in a few years purchase and I like to get the best possible one they offer. You can order both from Bose, try them for week, return them and get from Bestbuy after.

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r/bose on Reddit: Are bose quietcomforts worth it?

July 3, 2025 -

So these headphones are really popular right now. I wanna see are they worth the hype or are they overrated, I'll use them for gaming honestly but I want them to be loud and bassy, for story games since my monitor doesn't rlly have audio

But the quietcomfort ultra is way out of my budget so im going for the quietcomfort regular i guess, are they really worth all the hype???

quick note: Do they have analog 3.5mm jack? or even a usb-A jack, and can they connect to my ps5?

Yes! They are usually on sale so be patient before you buy them. Hard case option you can get for $200 if you wait for the sales, soft case is somewhere around $170 at Costco. The sound quality is amazing not far from ultras especially for the music, make sure you get your EQs right. Noice cancelation is better on ultras but just slightly nothing major. Overall QCs are one of the most comfortable headphones ever, never had an issue with them during any season or wearing them for a long hours. They also have less glitches with Bluetooth compared to the ultras.

On reddit people usually write "but are they really worth it?" making the question even more dramatic. You may get a handful of positive replies here since you posted in a Bose forum but quite frankly the question itself defies common sense because there's hardly an objective correct answer that applies to everyone. I own probably a dozen Bose headphones but there's also many people that buy Anker Soundcore for 1/3 of the price and are still happy. Bose is still better in terms of comfort and ANC but the difference has slimmed down significantly over the years.

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r/bose on Reddit: Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones Gen 1 vs Gen 2 quick take

September 13, 2025 -

Told myself I wouldn't get the Gen 2, but could not resist at least checking them out. Still quite unsure whether or not to keep and replace my Gen 1. My very quick initial impressions:

Gen 2 feel slightly softer and with even lower clamping force already straight out of the box (even though I had no complaints on Gen 1). They really are super comfortable (still).
Gen 2 has noticeably less hiss/white noise during ANC mode. There is some hiss during the first few seconds, but then for me it goes down to an (almost?) imperceptible level.
ANC I just tested around the house so far and struggled to find any clear differences. They might be there, sure, but at least not immediately apparent.
With Gen 2 you can now turn ANC on/off and set ANC strength from 1-10
Sound quality I could not discern any noticeable differences (disregarding the cinematic mode)
Microphones/call quality I did not test yet
Gen 2 sand color is gorgeous, but I am quite partial to the darker sandstone tone of Gen 1
They are really very similar headphones (well, obviously), this is nowhere near the XM5 -> XM6

So absent any call testing (where I am hoping they will have improved), imo the most noticeable upgrades are on ANC customization and the hiss reduction, otherwise not a WOW!-impact upgrade.

EDIT:

Also, I have not been able to reproduce the thumping/popping sound with stronger movements on Gen 2, but I really wouldn't want to give any guarantees it is fixed. Just did some very brief tests indoors.

Hate the high gloss of gen2. It’s distracting and prone to showing every hand print, micro-scratch and mar that accumulates on it. Much prefer a matte finish. IMHO, Gen1 looks much better due to this alone.

With the Gen 2, you can finally turn off ANC fully, is that true? If so I'm gonna get them

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r/bose on Reddit: bose quietcomfort vs quietcomfort 45???

November 9, 2023 -

are there any differences in anc? im in no way an audiophile. i just need good sound and top notch anc
(thats my priority really) to wear them comfortably and study undisturbed. they are available for 180 pounds in my area and itll take a long time for the newer quitecomfort to release here. shall i wait or purchase?

From what I understand, they are both the same, but the 45 have a hard case, the other just has a soft pouch

They are not the same… updated Bluetooth 5.2 update fit and design. Better anc, new modes. Now are they better that’s subjective

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r/bose on Reddit: Bose QuietComfort vs QuietComfort Ultra

January 4, 2025 -

Hi! I’m a female college student looking to invest in a pair of Bose headphones. I’ve never owned any headphones before, only the Apple AirPods, so I’m not very experienced or knowledgeable about headphones. The AirPods I have aren’t noise canceling and they tend to make my ears hurt after about 45 mins of wear which is pretty annoying.

I’ve been looking into buying the Bose headphones based on recommendations from friends and reviews I’ve read online, but wasn’t sure if I should spend the extra money for the Ultras.

I’m mainly focused on noise canceling and comfort, since I tend to spend hours in the library, cafes, and other study spots on campus. Sound quality isn’t that big of a deal for me, but I’ve heard Bose is good in that aspect too.

What do you all recommend? I was thinking of just going with the basic QuietComfort headphones because there doesn’t seem to be enough justification to splurge on the more expensive Ultras but would love your thoughts!

I went and tried both of them on yesterday at best but - they feel very similar on the head and both felt super comfortable. I’m probably going with the QC just because they go on sale and have purple :)

Just ordered the quietcomfort sc myself after many reviews. Anc isn't much better on the ultra and they cost so much more. Just not worth it and you get better controls (buttons).

reddit.com › r/bose › just got the bose quietcomfort headphones but the noise cancelling is a bit lacking

r/bose on Reddit: Just got the bose quietcomfort headphones but the noise cancelling is a bit lacking

February 18, 2025 -

Is it just me or is the noisecancelling on these headphones like lowkey non existent?? I'm switching between aware and quiet without any music and i can still hear background sounds?? Or is it just how its supposed to be? As a soon as I play music, I can't hear anything but when the music stops then the noise starts back up again. Am I delusional and its actually supposed to be like this or this is an error by Bose??

In my experience NC only blocks away like 50% of the sound and 100% of the ongoing noises like dishwasher, train, engine, ventilation etc. So white noise removal is almost perfect noise from other sources that is not repetitive is dampened but not gone. Music helps that part.

Of course you can hear stuff. But it's very noticeably different in contrast to aware mode.

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r/Earbuds on Reddit: Bose QuietComfort vs Bose QC Ultra

February 14, 2025 -

I need some new earbuds. Noise cancelling is very important as I wear these while operating tractors. And sound quality is extremely important to me. I build and tune musical instruments (steel pans) so I’m a pretty critical listener. My music is mostly Sirius XM Deep Tracks, Classic Vinyl, Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure, Dave Matthews, Bob Marley channels.

I’m thinking of getting Bose QuietComfort Ultra, but for $100 less I could get the plain vanilla QuietComfort. The only difference looks like the “immersion” sound. I listened to the demo on the Bose website, played through my Sony WF-C700N earbuds, and the immersion mode seems like someone was just playing with the balance (L-R) control. Did I miss something? Is the immersion mode just an expensive gimmick?

Immersion mode is just Bose’s gimmick of “upscaling” stereo audio to fake surround sound. It’s terrible and only makes the music sound worse. If those are your only option, get the standard QC earbuds and not the Ultra. The app for the regular QC is made by a different company and isn’t plagued by the issues in the app for the Ultra, which causes connectivity problems. If you have an iPhone, you should look at the AirPods Pro 2. Similar ANC, a more neutral sound signature, better microphones for calls and transparency, and better wireless stability. They’re going for $170 right now and are worth it over Bose, so long as they fit your ears. I would even suggest the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 if you have an Android phone. They’re great except for their ANC being just ok. Same with the Pixel Buds Pro 2, just ok ANC and you need Android to take full advantage of them. Lastly, there’s the Sony WF-1000XM5 or LinkeBuds Fit. The XM5 have better ANC due to their superior isolation, but both are close to each other. Sony tends to be a bit more bass heavy, but you can EQ it down or up. Bose has just made buggy earbuds for the last 5-6 years and focus on their celebrity endorsements and adds more than their audio products. They’ve changed apps a few times and now have a different company making the app (and it’s theorized they’re also making the QC earbuds) because Bose wasn’t competent to do it.

The regular quietcomfort earbuds are better. Longer battery life. Similar sound but the regular ones have a 5 band EQ to adjust it vs only 3 bands in the ultra. The regular quietcomfort earbuds have wireless charging and more customizable controls. ANC between the two are similar and both excellent. The regular quietcomfort earbuds also has better microphones for calls. The regular quietcomfort earbuds also has an always listening voice assistant while the ultra doesn’t.

reddit.com › r/bose › any benefits of the quietcomfort headphones over the qc ultra headphones (besides price)?

r/bose on Reddit: Any benefits of the QuietComfort headphones over the QC Ultra Headphones (besides price)?

July 12, 2025 -

Are there any noticble benefits of getting the regular Bose QuietComfort headphones instead of getting the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, obviously besides the price? Are there any features or controls or performance that you actually like better on the cheaper option of the two? Or is the Ultra better in every single aspect, completely justifying the price difference?

I had the ultra. Gave it to my sister and bought the QC. The worst thing about the ultras are they’re not passive. So if battery’s dead, you can’t use them (I video edit, so I use the cable). So that was a deal breaker. In terms of quality, the build is better, feels more solid and looks like it won’t degrade over time as badly as the QC (I have 2016 QC still fully functional but the head part’s material is falling apart, so only an aesthetic issue). The ultra is heavier and it’s tighter on the head, which makes the ANC function better imo. But it’s not crazy noticeable. ANC on QC is solid, especially on planes they’re the same. I didn’t like the menu in the Ultras. It takes a while to switch on, so in the beginning I would press, nothing would happen then I’d press again and it’d turn on then turn off.. dunno… it just didn’t feel like an upgrade. So no, definitely not worth it.

Physical buttons instead of finicky touch controls.. If you can find them for $199 still then they're a steal

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r/bose on Reddit: bose quiet comfort or bose quiet comfort ultra?

May 27, 2025 -

i’m being really indecisive purely bc the price of the ultras is half my rent 😂 but i need the best ANC (i am autistic) because commuting and travelling is driving me insane. at the end of the day i don’t mind investing but only if QC ultra are extremely different from QC and worth double the price.

i tried sony xm4/5 but they were not good at all so i returned them. now i don’t know which ones should i choose between these two bose! thanks in advance

edit: would you buy from amazon or bose directly? (i’m uk)

edit2: thanks so much everyone. i have ordered them through amazon as they had £50 off! can’t wait to try them

My wife and I have both QC models, from 2024. The EQ is excellent on both. The sound is great on both. The ANC is top-notch on both. My wife prefers and uses the QC while I prefer and use the QC Ultra. For your stated purpose, either is FTW.

The QC Ultras are at their full (and new) MSRP. If you wait, they’ll go on sale again. I think I paid $380 for mine from Amazon and my wife got hers for $360 because she wanted the plum color.

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r/bose on Reddit: Quietcomfort vs Quietcomfort Ultra. Which sould I buy?

December 26, 2024 -

SO...After some very long researches, my choices come down to those two. However, is the Ultra worth the proce difference?

Currently, the Quietcomfort are on sale for €210, while the Ultras are €324. I know the Ultras have a slightly better noise cancellation and immersive audio, which I would very much appreciate.

Do you guys recommend getting the Quietcomfort, the Ultras, or waiting for the future release of Ultras 2 and hence the drop in price of the Ultras?

Any opinion is highly appreciated.

I had the ultras and loved them for everything except for the fact that they had a loud rattling sound in the right ear. Was really prominent in quick movements/jogging. Absolutely brutal... Returned them and got the QC Ultra Earbuds. Much more satisfied with those and half the price.

I have both and my Quietcomfort struggle with the dreaded skipping (constantly cutting out for a second or two mid song) which is rough since I just got them a few weeks ago. The Ultras, once I played with the EQ, have my favorite sound quality of all time and the best ANC I’ve ever experienced. If you’re looking for a durable set that’s pretty good then the Quietcomforts are fine. But I am very impressed by the Ultra and feel they were worth the $300 I paid, though I personally will stick with the lower model for heavy workouts.

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r/bose on Reddit: Bose QuietComfort or AirPods Pro2?

November 24, 2024 -

Yes, I know this is a Bose sub which is exactly why I'm asking this here. I'm inclined to purchase the Bose ones, probably the Ultra, and I'd like to be convinced otherwise. The main purpose will be to listen to music, although I'll occasionally use them for calls. I'm into Apple but that's not a barrier since of paramount importance for me is the sound quality and ANC.

Which ones should I buy?
* Bose QuietComfort https://www.bose.de/de_de/products/headphones/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds.html#v=QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN-CHLILAC-WW
* Bose QuietComfort Ultra https://www.bose.de/de_de/products/headphones/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ultra.html#v=QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-D60E-WW
* AirPods Pro 2 https://www.apple.com/de/airpods-pro/

I chose the Ultra for the ANC, my primary requirement. Independent tests online show its ANC is much better than the QC, so I went with that. The Apple was tempting but too far out of my budget. In my own testing, the ANC is excellent, and the sound is great for music, atmospheric and a real life sensation for movies (like they’re in the room with me), and terrible for ebooks.

You’re comparing apples and oranges. But I will say the APP2 are one of the greatest purchases I’ve made. If you have Apple Products it’s a no brainer. I use them everywhere. I don’t even travel with over ear headphones anymore because the ANC on the APP2 are good enough and they’re obviously way more portable. If you can afford both, they would complement each other well. Over-ear for when you’re working or watching movies. In-ear for when you’re on the go.

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r/bose on Reddit: Bose QuietComfort vs QuietComfort SC

April 2, 2024 -

So I was browsing Bose.fr and I noticed a pair of headphones called the QuietComfort SC sold at 249. I checked the product page and it's the exact same as the QuietComfort's with the only difference I find being the soft case. Are they same headphones otherwise? Are the base QuietComfort just 80 euros more expensive just for the hard case? If they're the same headphones are they more worth it than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 that are the same price (249)?

They should be called quietcomfort SE, not SC? With bose the SE stands for soft envelope! Looks like they have used sc to define soft case. Either way they are qc45s.

I think is the same but you can always ask Bose

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r/bose on Reddit: Difference Between Quietcomfort and Quietcomfort SE?

December 27, 2023 -

Are the SEs really just the same headphones with a soft carry case? Or are the SE the QC45s in a soft case, and not the new QCs?

Super tempted to get a pair for traveling, but the naming is really confusing.

QC45 SE just comes with the soft carrying case vs the normal QC45, which comes with a hard case. While the Quiet Comfort (2023) comes with the hard case. And basically the difference between the QC45s vs the new Quiet Comfort is that the new Quiet Comfort now supports wind reduction in ANC , little more bass (maybe?) and toggle on and off for multi point Bluetooth.

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r/bose on Reddit: Quietcomfort ultra or normal quietcomfort?

August 7, 2024 -

I have been wanting Bose headphones because I have heard the noise cancelling is good, but I don't know is I should get the ultra or normal quietcomfort headphones. Which one of those headphones have better noise cancellation?

I had the same question before buying the Ultras, but I'm glad I did. I can't compare them to the regulars, but I can say that the noise canceling is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. They really outdid themselves. I must admit that the "immersion" feature is a bit strange (and I don't really see the point so I usually leave it off), but the different modes are fantastic (quiet, focus, aware, outside, etc.). Expensive, but so far, I feel that they're worth it. Coupled with a 3rd party EQ you'll be golden (the Bose EQ in the companion app is way too basic, IMHO). *UPDATE* I gotta go a complete 180 degrees on my original post. Although the Ultras sound great and the noise cancelling is amazing, I returned 2 pairs that had the same issue. Walking heavily, taking the bus, jogging (any kind of activity that makes you move), makes these headphones distort something awful. Just try taking the bus or riding in a car on a bumpy road or even jogging... constant distortion. I sent the first pair back for a replacement and the 2nd pair had the SAME issue. I ended up getting some the Skull Candy Crusher Evo with haptic bass ($400 dollars less that the QC, by the way) and they sound GREAT.

I was considering this decision as well but ended up going with the regular qc. Mainly because there was a sale so I got them for $250 and I didn't care so much about the additional features. If you want the additional Bluetooth codecs (I think it's apt x adaptive with the ultras so make sure your phone can play it if that is a priority for you) and the NC is still really good on both. The difference is less buttons on the ultras and better build quality. I dont know much about the spatial audio modes but usually they are kind of gimmicky and not going to be a huge feature. I'd say if there is a sale on the qc regulars they are worth it but if there are any sales on the ultras eventually they will be more in line.

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r/headphones on Reddit: Give me your honest opinion about the Bose Quiet comfort ultra.

July 19, 2024 - I just refuse to buy Bose after years of going through multiple QC earbuds. Started with the 1, they replaced them with the 2 (after 4 replacements of the 1), then those were replaced 3 times only to get an upgrade to the QC Ultra earbuds and have yet more problems.

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r/bose on Reddit: Opinion on Quiet Comfort (not Ultra)

October 19, 2024 -

Hey y'all! I need some headphones for the upcoming semester. After doing some searching, I came across the Bose Quiet Comforts and think it might be a fit. I know there are already some posts on it, but I kind of wanted to see if any recent buyers could share their opinions so that I can compare reviews across the board. Feel free to add any other information or recommend other headphone models!

How does it fit your head/ear size?
Which is your favorite color? (I'm stuck between Chilled Lilac and Sandstone :P)
How is the sound and noise cancellation? (I've seen some posts saying that the ANC wasn't great or added white noise, but can't remember if it was specifically for the Ultra)
Did you buy on sale and if so, for how much?
How's the battery life?

Putting this at the end just for some background: I purchased Beats Solo 3 when they went on sale. While the sound was good, they clamped on my ears horrendously and I often had to take frequent breaks between uses. I have small ears, but the ear muffs were too round I guess?

It’s good that all . If you want get it . Ultra may be a bit better for anc

They are objectively good on all these metrics.

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r/bose on Reddit: My Disappointing Experience with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

April 20, 2025 -

I’ve had a bunch of noise-canceling headphones over the years: AirPods Pro and Pro 2, Parrot Zik 3, Sony XM3, and for the last five years, I’ve been using Bose QC35II daily. I absolutely love those for how comfy they are.

When the Bose QC Ultra Headphones came out, I watched a ton of reviews and figured it was time for an upgrade. So, I bought them, used them for a month, ran into a bunch of issues that nobody really talks about, and ended up selling them.

Here’s what bugged me:

Hiss from the noise cancellation. In a quiet room, when no music’s playing or it’s super low, there’s this annoying background noise. I get that some hiss is normal, but with my old Bose QC35 or AirPods Max, it’s barely noticeable.
Clicks/crackling while wearing them. Even when I’m just walking calmly, every step causes these clicks in my ears. It feels like a sudden pressure change, and it’s rough on the ears.
Overkill noise cancellation. After 20-30 minutes of listening, my ears feel tired from the pressure, and I start getting headaches. This might just be me, but I’ve used plenty of ANC headphones before, and this is the first time I’ve had this issue.
Terrible for calls. During a call, if someone starts talking at the same time as you, your voice gets muffled on their end. People kept telling me I sounded like I was moving closer and farther from the mic, or they could barely hear me. Total nonsense. Probably some buggy software.

When I was watching reviews, nobody mentioned these problems. But after I bought them and started Googling these specific issues, turns out I’m not the only one dealing with this. So, what’s your honest experience? Are you seeing these same issues, or did I just get a dud pair?

Havnt had any of those issues. And I use them for important conference meetings at work as well. You might just have a dud pair. Exchange them.

Point 1. you aint suffering from tinnitus and you are unware of it? just saying. Hopefully not. Point 2. 100% I thought it was me... but certainly every now and then, depending on the movement I do hear this cracking mechanical sound. This is a no no in a Premium product. Point 3. Happy with the overal ANC experience. They do push skull sides more than for example Sony WH-1000XM4s which to me, beat the QC ultras in terms of comfort 10-0. As a suggestion play around with the headband.. smal adjustment made a big difference in the fit. Point 4. Another confirmation. This happened to me in MS teams call. I asked the other side of the line, how do these sound?. Description was exactly as you mentioned.. he said that my voice somehow was moving far away but not so badly... It just happen while talking and moving your head... gotta agree, fail from Bose. Would be really cool if they could fix it with an software update.

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r/bose on Reddit: QuietComfort New vs Ultra

September 18, 2023 -

Have there been any comparisons between the two new models of QC headphones?

From Bose's FAQ:

Bose QuietComfort Headphones:

deliver high-fidelity audio performance and world-class noise cancellation

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones:

most premium design
most advanced technologies
the best Bose listening experience in a headphone
our best headphone noise cancellation
audio quality personalised with CustomTune
voice pickup
other premium features

That anyone would drop £100 extra on a vague promise of "premium features" is beyond me.

Has anyone collated all the differences we know about so we can compare them directly?

So far the limited reviews/specs have shown that the QuietComfort Ultra audio quality is better than the non-Ultra in a few key spots: Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX codec Improved DSP/ANC (specifics yet to be revealed) "Immersive" audio with head-tracking support "CustomTune" audio enhancement to tailor the audio to the shape of the wearer's ears (perhaps using a head-related transfer function ?)

I can't tell if I missed this or it's not a feature, but why don't the regular QC have the on ear sensor to pause/play music? Sony has them on their older models, and I think apple too.

reddit.com › r/bose › are the bose quietcomfort headphones the same model as the bose quietcomfort 45's?

r/bose on Reddit: Are the Bose QuietComfort Headphones the same model as the Bose QuietComfort 45's?

September 20, 2024 -

Hi all, I'm a bit confused on the naming scheme and whether the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are the same as the QC45's with a different name? Or are these 2 completely different models of the same product?

If these are indeed a new iteration of the QuietComfort Headphone series, is the lineage like this?
... -> QC25 -> QC35 -> QC35 II -> QC45 -> QuietComfort Headphones

I know theres a newer more "premium" product called the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones that is NOT this one. Very confusing stuff for them to drop the numbers with their iterations...

EDIT: Thanks everybody! These are indeed a new QuietComfort model. So Its safe to say we can call these the QC2023 or QC (2023) Headphones.

... -> QC25 -> QC35 -> QC35 II -> QC45 -> QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

QC25 -> QC35 -> QC35 II -> QC45 -> QuietComfort Headphones unfortunately this is correct. Seems like an utter stupid naming choice that only confuses customers but maybe Bose intended to reset its naming scheme

They are not! Quietcomfort 2023 has hardware upgrades over QC45 like bigger battery and lower treble distortion. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/bose-quietcomfort-45-qc45-wireless-vs-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-wireless/27044/44666

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r/bose on Reddit: Quietcomfort earbuds ii Vs Ultra

October 24, 2023 -

Would really appreciate your insight on my dilema. I really want to get Bose buds for their music quality and noise cancelling.

I can buy rn qc2 for 244eu or Ultras for 350eu.

I want buds that will stay for a couple of years for studying, training and listening to music while on transport or loud places. Do you guys think I should wait couple of months for the Ultras till their price drops or just get myself qc2 now?

Thanks for your input

My qc2 buds are fabulous!

They are def not worth an extra 100eur. I'm getting my replacement ultras tomorrow for my QC2s, so can let you know some more details