The Bose QuietComfort 45 is a good-but-not-great option for over-ear headphones. It has a long battery life of 25 hours, but its microphone array is not as good as some of its competitors. ..
The new Beats by Dr. Dre headphones come with metal hinges at the pivot points, which makes them more durable. The logo is no longer debossed and reflective; it is laser-etched. There are also more microphones crammed into the earcups, as evidenced by the multiple dimples on each side. The headband padding is made of leather rather than suede, which some people may find more comfortable. However, some changes are not welcomed, such as the loss of the suede headband padding. ..
The QuietComfort 45 is a slightly heavier and more comfortable option over the QC35 II. The ear cups are large enough to allow for ventilation and reduce moisture buildup, and the cutouts are large enough to allow for some sound leakage. The QuietComfort 45 is also slightly more comfortable to wear.
Bose copied and pasted the control scheme from the QC35 II onto these cans. Again, most commands are handled by the three-button module on the right earcup. A multifunctional button is flanked by volume rockers, which can be used to play/pause/answer/end calls (1x press), skip track (2x press), play previous track (3x press), or activate the native assistant (long press). The power/pair toggle remains on the front of the device. Then there’s the Action Button on the left earcup, which now serves only one purpose: switching between ANC modes. You can no longer delegate it to the digital assistant. ..
