What headphones would you like me to compare the Bose QC45s to next?

What we want in terms of sound is so different between people. I listened to both of these headphones out of box, and for me the Sony´s sounds muffled with no clarity. The Bose sounds very clear and perfectly balanced. I typically listen to rock, hip hop, classical piano and jazz. So maybe that´s why I appreciate a more balanced sound. I think that´s important to know for people making a choice, what kind of music do you listen to and what type of sound are you looking for.

An important part that I don’t think a lot of reviewers miss is the back end support . Warranty whether it be a malfunctioning pair of headphones , new earcups , headbands and etc are stellar with Bose . I’ve had nothing but amazing service with them . I had the qc 15 , qc35 ii and now the qc45. I can confidently say that if there are any issues Bose will work for you and allow you some freedom away from warranty. Sony not so much . I think that in itself makes it valuable

Ok, first off, let's get the obvious out of the way, you have a beautiful voice. In addition, great review. Thank you

I tried the Bose in stores and the noise canceling was absolutely phenomenal. I was literally standing there thinking WTF??!!... It’s a major selling point but the bottom line is sound... thanks for the review will check out those Sony’s as well!..

Base is the cheapest sound an engineer can implement into headphones, without a doubt, very balanced sounding audio is more impressive from an audio quality perspective. And Bose are just as capable of base as the Sony, it’s just that the type of audio that typical Bose users prefer is less base. It’s all focus groups if certain products that decide how the pre set sound is

Listened to this while wearing QC 35 2s. It's the usb c charging that excites me the most. On my days off I wear these headphones for 16 hours straight, never had a problem with them.

Bose added an EQ to the NC 700s a year ago and recently added an EQ to The QC earbuds and they sound awesome. I think they’ll eventually add an EQ to the QC45 headphones. Great review bro!!

Listened to this review with my XM4s. Still one of the best electronic purchases I’ve made. Great review as always.

I have both the Sony and Bose 35, Sony for music because of volume and bass, Bose for watching films and KZfaq because they are light and comfortable.

I like wearing headphones while working, they can be on for 5-6 hours straight and that’s where nothing beats QC… the light weight helps a lot, yet I’ve never had any issues throwing them around in their case while traveling.

I own the Bose and Sony. I prefer the Bose for simplicity and actual buttons! Sound quality isn’t a big deal in noisy environments using Bluetooth..

I tried out both at a local store. Bose outperformed Sony in Noise Cancellation and Mid Notes. However the sheer comfort of transparency mode and smart features of Sony kick Bose out of the playing field. I decided to buy the Sony today,a nd used the equaliser to make it sound if not better than the QC45. Pro Tip: Keep wearing the headphones for over half an hour and see if it is comfortable or not. It will all boil down to that. Your ears will get attenuated to the Sound after a few weeks and you wont find the difference between the two. For me the xm4 fit perfectly, and so i went with it.

The problem that always turned me away from Sony's XM series is the mesh inside the earcups touching and pushing against my ears. Just doesn't feel as comfortable as the Bose. Comfort as well as Bose's signature sound is why I keep returning to them. However as this video mentioned the 45's default signature can be "too bright" but with the update, you can now adjust the EQ.

As far as Bose build quality I'd like to share my personal experience with the 35's.. You mentioned you had concerns about the build quality or durability with the Bose 45's. I use my headphones while working construction and mowing lawns. I've used them in this fashion for over 3 years and hundreds of hours. They have been in the rain, dropped, thrown around, and covered in dirt/dust. Yet they still work flawlessly. Admittedly they are no longer cosmetically perfect. However, that is no fault of the headphones, but more a result of the sheer abuse they have survived. There are scratches and the ear cuffs had to be replaced, but no cracks/ or mechanical failures of any sort. Not saying the Sony's wouldn't hold up aswell, but when I do go for a replacement pair it will be Bose. They seemingly can't be destroyed. Great comparison though! Very clear and concise video.

To anyone considering the qc45 because of the better ANC, you should take into consideration the cabin pressure that they have. I bought a pair yesterday, I'm returning them today. The pressure is a bit too strong for me, I'd rather go for the XM4s (slightly less anc, but almost no cabin pressure)

I'm shocked about the build quality comment. I have had older Bose then switched to xm3 due to sound quality... and kind of regretted the good build quality of those 4+ year old bose QCs

I think this is super helpful,I was able to get the QC45s for $250 US and I honestly am pretty satisfied. I would like to try the Sonys but ironically there’s no sales at the moment, so they currently are above 300 US.

I find it really helpful to test them out with the type of music you listen to because it can vary from person to person. I found that the sony's sounded really muffled while the bose were nice and clear, and have pretty good noise cancelling for me. Also personally, the sony headphones were too big for my head unfortunately LOL. They didnt fit snug even in the smallest setting, so all the weight was pressured on top of my head where the headband is, making them hurt after 2 hours. Its a shame, but the bose fit me perfectly and sound great. I def recommend if you can to buy them both, test them out for a couple of hours and decide based off of that!

The Bose are light weight but very rugged, I've owned the same QC35II since 2016 and so many times I've rounded a corner and got to close to corner and knocked the headphone straight into the wall while wearing them. These impacts have been very rough but the Bose has zero issues handling these impacts, the QC45's are the same build so I would certainly not worry about how tough they are. Also honestly I never use the included case so they get tossed around a lot in between listening sessions and again not a problem. Also the internal battery on the Bose has lasted me going on 5yrs now and the battery is still lasting about the same as it did when new, I've only had to change the ear pads I couple times but that going to happen with any headphones if you use them enough. In short the Bose are made to last it seems forever, because of this I've not been forced to buy a different pair so i can't comment on Sony XM4, I'm sure they are good but I know what I'm getting with Bose so why change. I'm going to order the QC45's even though my 35's are still going strong surely after 5yrs the battery can't last forever or can it.🤔

I have a pair of Bose Ae2i headphones I got in 2013 and still used everyday. I'm thinking of upgrading and I'm tossing up between the Sony WH1000XM4 and Bose QC45. Many reviews I've seen lean towards the Sony as the better headphone, however, having had a pair of Bose headphones for 8+ years I have a lot of respect for Bose headphones and their quality/longevity. The pair of Bose Ae2i's I have are still perfectly functional and I'm only considering upgrading as the tech has advanced significantly. Finding it hard not to buy the Bose QC45 when I've had such a fantastic experience with the Ae2i's.

I believe the XM4’s compete more closely with the Bose NC 700 headphones than they do the QC45.

Had my QC 35s for over three years. Love them. Replaced my cushions three times. Don’t think I have to replace them as yet

I own the Q45 and the XM4. I also have the Bose 700 and the Apple Max. Yes, I am a bit Ill, but no matter. I wear the Max at home and keep the Bose models in my work bag. Wearables have to be comfortable and we are not all comfortable in the same shoes. No difference with headphones. If you can try them on before buying, it’s a good idea. Sound preference is another personal choice. And, I use my headphones for phone calls, so voice quality is important to me. All of these headphones are good. One thing I will say for the Bose is that they are particularly stable with my iPhone and iPad.

The design was pretty much perfect on the qc35s so im pretty happy that they didnt change too much. Also the earpads just felt so super nice and premium. The bose also dont lose energy in standby. Ive had them in the case for the last 6 months or so and they lost like 5% battery.

When I finally did a custom EQ on my XM3 this year, they transformed the sound, before in my opinion they were just ok...

By the way Mark! The pleats are those dents in the leather ear cup, around the edges. The difference is immediately noticeable if you have seen a pair of the QC 35's. These new cups are much more refined visually. It's an aesthetic upgrade.

I would prefer that you use the Bose QC45 for as long as you can so that it would be comparable to your usage of the Sony. I can’t wait for another 2 or 3 months for your unbiased review of the 2 overhead phones. Fair enough?

After researching both I ended up buying the QC45s. They arrived tomorrow and I hope I made the right decision. What decided it for me was the physical control buttons. Touch controls do not belong on headphones and I have never had a pair of headphones with touch controls that I liked.

Hello, 1st of all great review, much appreciated. As a Bose user for many years I would like to add the following ( please note I’ve never tried te he Sony. On Bose app settings you can activate the auto switch off mode in case of inactivity, starting with 5 minutes. It will turn off even with the power button activated. And it has as well the sharing mode which can connect 2 or more sets of Bose to share and listen the same content. You can as well set up your own voice call level from low to medium and low. Google assistant or Alexa can also be used with voice control, choosing to use button on the left headphone as a sound canceling level switch from high, medium and low or set that same button form Google assistant or Alexa. You can literally replace any component on Bose headphones

I have to give Bose props for their customer service, I was having some issues with replacing the air cops on the website. And one of the managers actually told me that he would waive the fee for replacing the Era pads because I was having issues with processing my payment method. Plus, I like how you can replace the air pads yourself. I have the 700s.

I had mentioned I had the XM3's before. One thing I use headphones a lot for is weightlifting. The biggest 2 issues with the XM3's which probably follows suit with the XM4's was my ears were on fire wearing these at the gym, it got so hot I would have to take them off in the middle of working out, thats how bad it was. The second thing was when doing certain exercises, my shoulder would brush up against the side of the headphones and start changing tracks, etc. The Bose QC45's I have not had these issues with. They're much more comfortable than the XM3's and my ears aren't even near hot wearing them. Having the physical buttons is something I prefer and don't have to worry about my shoulder rubbing up against the headphones changing tracks, volume, etc.

I'm in the market for some ANC headphones, and your in-depth, no nonsense reviews are super helpful. thank you, Mark!

I've had every model of Sony's flagship headphones since the XM1s (I think they were actually called MDR-1000X) and I just picked up the QC45s. The biggest difference I've noticed is the QC45 are much more spacious and comfortable on the head/ears and have better noise cancelling. But for good music and sound quality (and a few more features, which I don't use), Sony does much better. So if you use your headphones for work (like I do) or just listen to books or podcasts, I personally think the QC45s are a better choice. Either way, I'm keeping my Sony XM4s for when I want to listen to some good music.

I am just starting to get into the market of buying decent consumer headphones with just recently purchasing the Sony XN900N...basically a step-down or two from the XM4. Believe me after years of buying sub £100 headphones they are a big step up for me! When researching my purchase I found the biggest problem with headphones wasn't the sound but the comfort, AirPods Max sounded nice but I felt like my head was in a vice with only a few minutes wear, Bose just sat awkwardly on my head and didn't feel secure and the Sony's were the only ones which didn't cause pain or awkwardness. I only ended up with the XN9's because they were a hundred quid cheaper than the XM4s and my ear didn't really notice much difference in sound quality. When buying things like headphones we tend to forget the basics like comfort and go for what the current fashion is dictating and manufacturers are playing to this by producing a headphone that looks good but doesn't feel that good when wearing them. Anyway to the point...kind of. Sony and Bose do seem to have produced. a set of headphones here that are functional and do the job. While I personally didn't like the Bose because of how they sat on my head, for the vast majority of people they will be comfortable headphones and viable. It will just come down to whether or not you want to spend 60 or 70 quid more.

I bought qc 45 a few weeks ago, i watched alot of reviews of xm4 and qc 45. I love the build quality if qc 45 and phyical buttons, the sound is good and my ears dont hurt while wearing them

Great review. I purchased the XM4’s and enjoyed them a lot, but unfortunately they had an issue every time they were connected to my TV where the audio would cut in and out and have a static popping type sound. I tried everything to get them to work and it wasn’t happening. After more research I bought the QC45’s and have been very happy with them. They haven’t given me any audio issues whatsoever and they are comfortable. I will say, in my opinion, the XM4s seemed to have better noise cancelling.

8:50 How crazy would it be if you were walking down the street, tapped the ear cup on the Sony’s for the remaining battery life, and the stranger walking nearest you leaned in and whispered, “30% remaining,” and kept on walking?

Love the Sony series but I personally switched to the qc45 due to comfort. My Sony ones began to hurt my ears cuz the inside cup design. The design of the qc is amazing ....the slant inside leaves me so much room esp cuz I have bigger ears. Plus the ear cups are replaceable. Such a plush. Yup sorry Sony....qc has my heart now.

I have Sony and the QC45, I love the Bose better. Of course, I have purchased them in 2022 with the upgrades.

The XM4's are great, but my problem with them is that they are very uncomfortable with their earcups. They depth of the earcups are very shallow and they can be quite cramped. Looking at the QC45 and the Airpods Max, they are much better in terms of comfort. I hope the XM5's have a bigger and deeper earcups.

I remember returning the XM3 after 2 days of use and going back to my old QC35 2 because of comfort. The Bose were much more comfortable.

This is the third comparison video between these headphones i've watched. I really liked yours. Thanks

My dad had the QC 25 (still has them) and I got the Bose QC 35 when they came out (can't remember when that was, but MANY years ago). I babyed them in the beginning, but now I throw them around and into bags without a case and I've lost count on how many times I've dropped them, both from head height, waist height, or bumped them off my desk (yes, I'm a klutz), and they're absolutely fine! I would say the build quality is great, and they've held up great. When you're wearing them for hours on end, light is better in my opinion, and I live in my Bose. Went into a store to try on the Sony on, after hearing so much hype, and they felt very uncomfortable on my head. Possible I would've gotten used to them, but Bose have been an absolute dream, so after feeling the Sonys, I'm even more sure I'll continue with Bose when it's time to upgrade.

I’ve been watching review videos to see which headphones I wanted to buy to replace my old Bose 35 so I am very pleased to say that I chose the Sony XM4 after watching your reviews and I am extremely please with the noise canceling feature which was my main concern. Once again thank you.

I’ve just hit the “buy” button on a refurbished pair of QC45s direct from Bose for £180 including full warranty. Upgrading from Sony XM3s which squeeze my head after 3-4 hours.

it's good to see they getting back to their roots. updating and refining the QC series

This review helped me decide on the following options following water damage on the old 35 ii’s: 1. Go Sony (first time) 2. Get Qc45 3. Re-buy 35’s at discount Opted for: rebuy 35s and wait for the QC55 or Xm5 before upgrading. The upgrades don’t seem worth it and I’m not drawn to the Sony’s.

How do you only have 36k subscribers? Absolutely blows my mind.

The Bose are just way more comfier by any comparison. The Sonys will slip forward or back if you tilt your head. The bose basically disappear. I don't own either but i have worn both for extended flights even switching between them in the same flights. Sony has the sound edge but the sonys move more and are way more apparent

Been using QC 45 for a couple months now and thought i'd give people a heads up since I wanted to read comments like these before buying it. They feel really great, battery is really good, noise cancellation is good and i think the sound quality is good as well. With my headphones though there is a weird issue where my left side randomly starts rustling / making static noise that gets louder and louder as time goes on. Weirdly enough pressing the power slider down (normally you would slide it left to right) makes the rustling louder. And somehow once it gets really loud, the noise completely cuts out and then the headphones work as intended without any weird noises. The noise started showing up after like a month after usage and it occurs really randomly. I could send mine to repair cuz it still has warranty, but i cba because the noise can be fixed with that weird trick. Hopefully im the only one with this issue though. Apart from that i really recommend these headphones and they are definitely worth the price.

Thanks for the comparison. I was able to try them out in a local store and contrary to to XF4 I was quite surprised by the plasticky and cheap feel of the XM4s. The Bose feel much sturdier and worth the money but I agree, they are simply too expensive at the moment and I hope that the price will drop after Christmas or even in some sales prior

I had both the xm4 and the bose qc 45. For me personally i liked the sound quality better on the bose. Which is the main thing for me. The battery lasts suuper long. It fully charges pretty quickly. Very comfy. Can adjust the settings on the app.

I have been a Bose fan for years (and still) and have owned the QC15, (and the one before that) and now the QC45. I also own the XM4 and I love it. In my humble opinion, the MX4 has better sound quality.

i have many expensive headphones. i just came back from 12 hour journey flights. the QC35 really make it more comfortable. you wear them and don't notice you have them on too much. i get sweaty ears with most large headphones but not with the Bose qc35. for the travel they always come along. then after i just leave them near the bed if i want to watch something without disturbing the mean lady next to me :)

Very good review! I just got a pair of QC45’s on sale for $279 USD. I mainly got them to use them while I watch TV at night when the family goes to sleep. The second reason is for noise cancelation when I fly, specially on 11-12 hr flights. I am not impressed with the sound, however, the EQ in the Bose music app makes them sound a little better. When I strictly want to listen to music, I use my Shure SE846 earphones. They sound Amazing and in a totally different league, specially paired with a DAC.

My QC 35 as well as my wife’s pair started powering up spontaneously in the second year draining the battery. They became practical unusable because it. I learned in user groups this was a common problem. I doubt Bose addressed this problem as I hear the update aspects in this review. The ear pads are a nightmare and need to be replaced rather quickly for a premium price. We went with Sony because of it and we never regretted it. A better sound quality at a lower price point and none of the negatives we had with the Bose.

Really enjoyed your review mate! Thanks a lot for making it

I watch this video in hindsight. Had in the past 1 Alfa Romeo (159SW), 2 Mazda’s (MX5/CX) and now currently 2 Mazda’s (newer MX5, newer CX) all equipped with a Bose audio system. That makes 5 “Bose” cars, I quite like the sound signature. I had the Bose QC35II provided by my employer for years, very happy with it. But the QC45 is really an upgrade which is in my opinion worth the money, ANC is so much better. Comfort though, the 35s did feel lighter.

Great KZfaqr. I owned the QC35s for over 4 years since release. They were my favourite headphones. I brought AirPods Pro over a year ago, I was so impressed with the ANC and portability on the AirPods Pro’s it made me sell my QC35s. I brought the QC45s they were a great set, good sound, improved ANC, however I couldn’t justify I can get 90% of that ANC in a pair of buds, and I felt the general audio quality has a very strange EQ to it. The AirPods to me sounded better. Personally now for me the tech has moved on!

I have the qc 35s and they have been my "daily" driver for years now. I use them to mow the grass, use them on car and plane trips etc. Build quality is amazing and have not let up any clamping force with my big head over the years.

I am still using my Bose 15 (?). As another comment stated, I use mine for flights, work around the hose AND while mowing the lawn. They work well but I am looking forward to upgrading them. Sounds like the 35II might be a good option for me (a little less expensive?)

That was a great review, Mark! However I beg to differ regarding the touch panels. The touch controls are really very useful when you’re walking around and I find them the best part of the Sony XM4s I really missed them when I bought a pair of AirPods Max because just swiping through to the next playlist or increasing the volume with the flick of your finger is far more comfortable for me ,so I guess it’s an individual thing I really don’t like the buttons on the Bose headphones

9:10 you can if you slide the power button all the way (how you connect them with Bluetooth) but don't hold it there :)

My QC35 I have had for years they are on their second set of ear cups and yes they were replaced. I can put them over my ears and block out literally everything. Only time they have not really worked is when I am sitting in the living room and Mrs is watching something on the television. Train, coach, plane, walking, London cafes I have used mine. The quality of the 35 is beyond what I could ever expect. I can not use in ear phones so I have to use over the head. Can wear all day. I would expect very similar for the 45

Love your videos Mark. You should check out Herman Miller and make an office chair video when you upgrade yours

I could find literally no difference between the QC45s and the XM4s other than that the QCs literally do not touch my ears at all, and combined with the lightness, there’s been a couple of times I’ve legitimately forgotten that I was even wearing them. Comfort is 11/10

Great video. I am still a fan of the QC35's due to comfort and NC. The key to their success is weight and padding. I agree they feel inexpensive in your hands due to the light weight, but that does not matter because they are on my head the majority of the time. I wore these headphones for 17 hours straight on a flight overseas and they are fantastic. Durability is also excellent. I like the Sonys but a bit too heavy. I returned the Sony's after a few flights. I assume the 45's would be a slightly better version to the 35's?

I eq the base on my 35 ii since they now can use the Bose music app. Not having an off button for anc sux

Thanks for your video. It was quite helpful! I’m an early adopter of the QC35ii from when they were first introduced. They’ve worked great for years. The only reason I’m planning to replace them is because the right ear has stopped working. I wanted to get them repaired by Bose, but instead of offering to repair them, they gave me a voucher to replace them with QC45’s. The new QuietComforts just came out and are on sale on Amazon, so I ordered them AND a pair of the Sony XM4’s (which are currently around the same price as the QC’s). Gonna try out the two. I’ll let you know how it goes :-).

Nice review thanks a lot. Speaking about low-freq and balance, my reference sound is Stolen Car by Sting. It would be nice to have a comparison with the Bose 700. Low ends are quite a stress test for most of the headphones (pro reference speakers as well) and frequency response gets easily messed up or distorted by poor codec processing. It would be nice to test them with this song if you have’t tried yet. Cheers!

Just purchased a set at Costco for 249. Great value and I love the comment "solve a problem that doesn't exist." All it does is add dollars, not performance.

With glasses which one are more comfy?

I just got the Sony wh-1000xm4. They are worth the best hands-down.

Still rocking my 35'

I’ve been looking for new headphones after mine have recently shat the bed… I love your review videos as I do my research!

Here in sweden, the XM4 kosts about 15% more than the QC45, does this make the QC45 a more attractive option?

I have had that case in use for 5 years now or so, still looks and works like on the first day, as do the qc35ii

I reckon the Bose will be better on calls which is why people use them for work.

The qc45s seem nice, but I will definitely be keeping my xm4s! They are amazing!

Hey Mark, I've got the XM4 and they are good but not impressive for me, at least on Bluetooth. I’m planning to get the qc45 since a lot of people says that anc is supreme, but don’t know if the sound quality is good enough or better than xm4. Thanks for your videos, I’m a big fan of your channel. Greetings from Argentina.

Mark, thank you for this great review. Your recommendation to test the sound quality with Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now" (and I have tested with Enigma's "Sadeness", as well) made to deicide to go with Bose QC45. I must say that I am a big fan of Sony and when my teenage son broke a hinge on my old pair of Sony MDR-770BT I was broken hearted and in need for a new pair of wireless bluetooth headphones. After more than one month since I have the Bose QC45 all I can say is that I absolutely love them. For music I use Amazon Music app which has a decent EQ and the sound of the Bose it's brilliant, especially the bass. P.S. Being and old time metalhead I have a pair of ED-PHON3S by Maiden Audio and Onkyo which is claimed to be specially designed for rock music. In my humble opinion the QC45 are much better.

The Bose connect to multiple device by Bluetooth so I don’t have to do that switching off on one device for it to show up another device, etc. Maybe you can do it on the Sony but it just didn’t happen natively for me, and it did for the Bose A massive qol difference like that, and that made the decision easily

Tried them all out in the store today. Apple Airpods Max - Easily my favorite: ANC is fantastic, great comfort, great sound - but pricetag of 600€ and mediocre Windows support (I have an iPhone and Macbook, but still use Windows a lot) Sony XM4 & XM5 - Good ANC, good sound, but the controls were not very intuitive. Also, comfort was just ok. Pricetag 300€ and 350€ Bose 700 - The headphone band was made out of rubber or something, it kept pulling on my hair and felt overall uncomfortable. Pricetag 270€ Bose QC45 - Comfort was fantastic. ANC was good, controls were very intuitive. Pricetag 250€ Went with the Bose QC45! The comfort factor really sold it to me. Would have chosen the Airpods Max if the price was lower.

Thank you so much for your review. It’s so hard to find a helpful tech review that is simple, straightforward, and answers the questions I have. I need the best noise canceling headphones in the market, and you said straight out that the Bose is the best in the market. You weren’t lukewarm or down the middle.. “they are both great headphones! Whatever your preference is!” You have a new subscriber! Now I understand why you’re called “tech reviews for normal people” so happy I found you!

Hey Mark! I’ve heard that the 45s recently got an update that allows you customize the EQ now? Has that affected the sound quality or fit your preference more? I was leaning on getting the Sony XM4s but with this new update, it’s quite a debate for me

The perfect video. Just what I was looking for. Well done 👏

I would have bought XM4s long time ago if they were water-resistant. I live in a rainy climate and I take my headphones everywhere, especially when cycling. AFAIK QC 45 is some sort of water repellant, but its much more expensive than XM4 (at least where I live). I hope they think a little more about weather on XM5s

Them Bose headphones are strong. I use mine for 2 jobs. Landscaping and Warehouse. I just throw them down where I'm sitting. Even at home. And to talk about having them in those case, there is no reason to. Especially when I've had mine over 5 years now. That's why I'm here to find the replacement. The 45. And trust me, it's still working fine. I'm just tired of Micro USB. All my product is Type -C now.

Good review but since you are reviewing the product you should know about pleats and closing the gaps you should absolutely know the difference between the QC 35 and 45 that is the point of the review...

Looking forward to your long term review. Those are very helpful like you did on Sony. :-)

Great review, as always! I would love to see 2 comparisons - to the AirPods Max (as you suggested you might - please do!!) and also to the other Bose flagship, the NC 700s. Also - small point - £319 -> £249 is a £70 difference…! Thanks for another great review - keep up the good work!

Noise Canceling which is number for you? AirPods Max or QC45? 2nd question, which do you recommend AirPods Max or QC45?

I've owned the QC35iis for years..and I've just purchased the Sonyxm4's...there are two things I'm not a fan of..is the adptive audio controller and the touch controls...other then that I'm really happy with them....great video mate

It does tell you about the battery life through the speakers when the battery life is 20% and thereafter at an increment of 10% and then at 5%.

Great review. But I think I'll go with the Bose, even though every review I've watched and read the Sonys edged them out. But hear me out. I've had the Quietcomfort 35s for two years, and the pads just wore out. But I'm super hard on my headphones. I've dropped them numerous times, slept on them, and tossed them about. Headphones usually last me a couple of months. So, I trust their durability. Also I'm buying them with the store credit I got for returning my old pair. I bought the extended warranty, and they offered me store credit for the original purchase price of the Quietcomfort 35s.

I just took my sony xm4s in today and got a pair of Bose QC 45'S so far only had them on for less than 5 minutes gonna give them a few days or more but then i might just get the Sony's again unless a EQ comes out to improve the sound im not sure id use these over the Sony xm4

love the audio sound quality!

XM4s didn’t work (tried for a few hours about a year ago) with MS Teams… absolute blocker for professional use, returned them and switched to Bose 700s, was really sad

the thing is that if you know how to tune the EQ on the XM4s they sound better than the APM or anything else.