There’s comfort in quiet. You can feel it the minute you put them on. The soft, plush cushions seal you in. You press the button and whoosh — the world fades, the music starts, and it’s love at first listen. That’s the power of our QuietComfort 45 Headphones with signature active noise cancelling technology and premium comfort. Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones also deliver proprietary acoustic technology for deep, clear audio with adjustable EQ so you can tune your music to your liking. They're wireless headphones with a perfect balance of quiet, comfort, and sound you’ll enjoy all day long.
Acclaimed noise cancellation
Comfort that keeps up
Multiple modes to match your moment
Up to 22 hours of battery life
Clearer conversations
Reliable Bluetooth® connectivity
High-fidelity audio
Active and adjustable EQ
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Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones

3.3 out of 5 Customer Rating
$329.00
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There’s comfort in quiet. You can feel it the minute you put them on. The soft, plush cushions seal you in. You press the button and whoosh — the world fades, the music starts, and it’s love at first listen. That’s the power of our QuietComfort 45 Headphones with signature active noise cancelling technology and premium comfort. Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones also deliver proprietary acoustic technology for deep, clear audio with adjustable EQ so you can tune your music to your liking. They're wireless headphones with a perfect balance of quiet, comfort, and sound you’ll enjoy all day long.
Acclaimed noise cancellation
Comfort that keeps up
Multiple modes to match your moment
Up to 22 hours of battery life
Clearer conversations
Reliable Bluetooth® connectivity
High-fidelity audio
Active and adjustable EQ
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Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones
$329.00

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What’s in the Box
  • QuietComfort 45 Headphones
  • Carry case
  • 12" USB-C charging cable
  • 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable

Bose QuietComfort Headphones are the successor to QuietComfort 45 Headphones. They deliver high-fidelity audio performance and world-class noise cancellation that allow you to hear more of your music and movies — while traveling, at the office, or at home. QuietComfort Ultra Headphones offer our most premium design and our most advanced technologies, for the best Bose listening experience in a headphone. With QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, you will enjoy our best headphone noise cancellation, audio quality personalized with CustomTune, and voice pickup, among other premium features.

Proprietary TriPort acoustic headphone structure utilizes external ports to vent the earcups and effectively enlarge the acoustic volume, without increasing the size of the earcup. The result is better audio and active noise reduction from a smaller, lighter, more comfortable headphone.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones utilize both active and passive noise reduction technologies. They use a sophisticated proprietary electronics approach for active noise reduction, placing microphones both inside and outside the earcups. The electronics system senses the sound in almost any environment and then measures, compares, and reacts — instant by instant — to produce an opposing cancellation signal. Meanwhile, passive noise reduction is achieved by the combination of earcup fit, design, and clamping force of the headband.

Aware Mode turns on the external microphones of QuietComfort 45 headphones and feeds ambient sounds into the headphones, enabling awareness of the sounds in the environment, such as cars and emergency vehicles, while still enjoying audio content.

These headphones were designed to maximize all the features that contribute to comfort, especially when you’re using the headphones for extended periods of time. All materials have been selected for their comfort and lightweight properties. Protein leather is used for its comfort, durability, and acoustical properties. The earcups rotate easily for a uniform, comfortable seal. And most importantly, stability is achieved with minimal clamping force, allowing for hours of comfortable wear.

Yes. Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones have an adaptive microphone system that allows you to use the headphones during calls when connected to any smartphone. In addition to traditional calls, the headphones will work with many apps that use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), such as Zoom or FaceTime. The microphone system adapts to your environment to isolate your voice from competing background noises and wind so that you can confidently take a call or speak to your voice assistant anywhere you go — knowing you will be heard clearly and naturally.

First, make sure your headphones are turned on with the slider switch in the middle “On” position. Next, slide and hold the switch to the Bluetooth icon until the Bluetooth LED flashes blue or when the voice prompt indicates the headphones have entered into pairing mode. Please note, if this is your first time connecting the headphones, they will automatically turn on into pairing mode. Voice prompts will provide you with additional guidance. We recommend using the Bose Music app to complete the pairing process, however, Bluetooth settings on your device can be used to complete pairing.

Yes. Multi-point technology allows Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones to maintain a connection to two devices at the same time — for example, an iPad and a smartphone. So while you’re watching video on the connected iPad, the headphones will automatically pause the video to answer a call from the connected smartphone. When the call is finished, the headphones switch back to the video on the iPad.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones have a range of up to 30 ft (9 meters) from the source device. This range may be reduced by physical obstructions, such as walls and doors, or by interference from other electronic devices. Pops or a cracking noise may be heard if there’s interference with the Bluetooth connection. If that happens, move away from wireless routers or microwaves and bring your headphones closer to the Bluetooth device.

The headphones can be charged using the USB-C cable supplied in the box and plugging into a USB port on a PC, laptop, or wall charger. Allow up to 2 hours for the headphones to fully charge. The battery light indicator will show an amber light while the headphones are charging and turn green when fully charged. When you don’t have time for a full charge, the fast-charge feature provides up to 3 hours of play time from a quick, 15-minute charge.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones use a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that provides up to 22 hours* of audio playback with noise cancelling turned on.

Yes, you can continue to listen to your source even if the battery power is depleted. Without power, the headphones operate in a passive mode and neither active noise cancellation nor Active EQ is able to function.

Yes. Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones come with a USB-C cable that allows the headphones to be charged from your PC or laptop. Please note that the PC or laptop must be on and awake in order to charge over USB.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones also give you two options when it comes to audio EQ. Do nothing and the bass, midrange, and treble of whatever you’re listening to will be adjusted automatically to make it sound great. Or choose Equalizer in the settings of the Bose Music app to change the audio levels yourself to however you like them best. Either way, you’ll enjoy immersive sound at any volume.

The larger middle button on the right earcup is the Multi-function button. It initiates play/pause and other track controls for videos and music, answers and ends calls, and also provides access to your phone’s default virtual assistant, like Siri. The buttons on either side of the multi-function button are volume +/- buttons. They allow you to easily adjust volume in an intuitive up/down vertical orientation.

On the left earcup there is a single Action button. This toggles between Quiet Mode (noise cancelling) and Aware Mode.

Using the Multi-function button on the back of the right earcup, QuietComfort 45 headphones give you access to your phone’s default virtual assistant, like Siri.

No. In general, the audio/video delay will be excessive and most noticeable in games where action and audio are supposed to be synchronized.

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Features

  • Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology
    Tiny microphones continuously measure, compare, and react to outside noise.
  • Let in the world
    Aware Mode picks up the sounds around you and plays them through your headphones.
  • Comfort you can count on
    Proprietary TriPort design delivers better sound from smaller, lighter, more comfortable headphones.
  • Luxury's in the details
    Made with custom cast metal pivot points, impact-resistant headband, and plush synthetic leather.
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Ratings and Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great head phones They are good and good sound and very good ANC, like it very much
Date published: 2024-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I bought this a month ago at best buy, i chose this ones because the people that work there said they are the best of all this type of headphones. i really like them, the sound is great. the only thing i don’t like is that they pull my hair off when i try to take them off
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb Sound Quality The sound quality is superb! Very lightweight and you can't even tell that you're wearing headphones.
Date published: 2024-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top tier headphones The performance is top tier. The comfort, top tier. Noise canceling, top tier. Been using for like a hour every day for 2 weeks and ot hasnt died. Price is bit steep but try to get these on sale if you can. Overall worth the price!
Date published: 2024-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top notch headphones Noise canceling is top tier, Comfort is beat you can get, been using them for like a hour in the span of 2 weeks and they hasnt died yet?
Date published: 2024-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the price: quality is amazing Bought these recently after having bought Beats headphones. Compared to the Beats, these Bose headphones are so comfortable, fitting, adjustable, and have amazing sound quality. My head hurts easily and I could honestly wear these all day. The charging life is also long-lasting. The quiet and aware modes are helpful, especially when traveling or on public transport. Definitely recommend the headphones: worth the price.
Date published: 2024-01-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My favorite Christmas gift! I received these as a Christmas gift and I absolutely love them! They’re so comfortable and the sound quality is excellent.
Date published: 2024-01-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from kb2949 I got them for Christmas the sound quality is amazing
Date published: 2024-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from reluctantly...really good Easy to use and excellent noise cancelling functionality. They're also very comfortable. I held back on buying them long ago because I had the mindset of, how good could they possibly? Well...they're pretty darn good.
Date published: 2024-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Quiet Mode I got these as a gift for Christmas and I have use them everyday since.
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Bit Of Tech I bought these bad boys 6 months ago and they have been one of the best purchases (tech wise) I have ever purchased, use them for gym, travelling and working, took them to Japan and they never missed a beat, the noise cancelling feature is solid and they sound very good.
Date published: 2024-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Headphones I got these for a great deal around Christmas time and I’m very happy so far! I’ve never really invested much into headphones so this is my first time having decent noise canceling and it helps a lot even in my very noisy household. Overall great headphones but if your kinda stingy like me they have great Black Friday deals so wait a bit.
Date published: 2024-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mind melting quality I got these for Christmas and the quality is top tier, I love to just disappear into them. Mine may have a slight tendency to play better in one ear, however that could be just an issue with my own hearing
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceeds Expectations! Just got the product this recent Christmas and exceeds every expectation! I love these to workout, relax, etc. I would buy more products from Bose after buying the QuietComfort 45’s.
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceeds Expectations I got these for Christmas and have enjoyed them immensely.
Date published: 2024-01-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good product! I’m a med student who uses these to study all day every day. They’re comfortable, good sound quality, and I love being able to connect to and listen on my phone (iPhone) and computer (Microsoft) seamlessly with no issues and no having to disconnect one to connect to the other. The noise cancelling is also really good.
Date published: 2024-01-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great noise reduction! I got this as a Christmas gift-I love it! I live in a building with constant noise; these headphones have such good noise cancelling it’s like I live alone! I have to sit at a desk for several hours of my day, so I simply pull up some music and switch these into quiet mode :) Also, as someone who needs a bit more quiet in my life to feel at ease, these headphones are great at reducing conversations in the nearby area, and any noise made by fans or microwaves is completely blocked out 👍 The headphones are adjustable height, and the accompanying app makes it very easy to switch Bluetooth options and keep an eye on the battery.
Date published: 2024-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Meets all my expectations Excellent sound quality. Great noise reduction. Long battery life. Sturdy construction. I use them to listen to music and for hands-free phone conversation.
Date published: 2024-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing I bought theses a week ago and I’m addicted to wearing them. Is that a good or bad thing?:)
Date published: 2024-01-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best headphones ever Easy to set up. Long battery life. Excellent noise canceling.
Date published: 2024-01-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Most comfortable headphone and they sound AMAZING! Great headphones. Super comfortable, you won’t feel too have them on. I had Beats Studio and my ears hurt after an hour or two. Bose is my to go brand as headphones go - sound is amazing and by far the most comfortable headphones on the market.
Date published: 2023-12-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quite comfort So awesome great sound and cuts external noise down to nothing
Date published: 2023-12-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing comfort Got I a few years back it’s amazing the sound is great and the portability is really easy
Date published: 2023-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GIFT IS A BIG HIT Christmas Gift for husband-- he says it is EXCELLENT
Date published: 2023-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love them sound great Got them as a Christmas gift sound great and they are very comfortable and battery last long time and this is why I give these headphones a 5 star review
Date published: 2023-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Marvelous comfort. In use for a month now, I am very pleased that I made the purchase. The sound is excellent, and the comfort quite good. The quiet mode allows me to either block out the exterior sounds, or enable me to keep a "lite" ear out (while I listen).
Date published: 2023-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect.. this is what I was waiting for. Thank you bose
Date published: 2023-12-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never-ending Quality I've owned a set of quiet comfort headphones since they came out years ago, and I can say the quality has never slipped at all. Even my corded QC 15's still sound great...well done Bose!
Date published: 2023-12-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect choice Great experience, I bought it used one but still perfect!!!
Date published: 2023-12-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Could not love these any more! I can finally sleep on airplanes or jam out the whole flight.
Date published: 2023-12-24
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