Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones leak reveals tried and tested design

Date:
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:19:05 +0000

Description:
Boses upcoming QuietComfort 45 headphones have leaked again in new
promotional images.

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Audio giant Bose is struggling to keep a lid on its upcoming noise cancelling headphones , the QuietComfort 45.

After last months now-deleted FCC filing revealed a preliminary look at the headphones design, weve now got an even better peek at the brands latest
cans, courtesy of promotional material obtained by German tech site WinFuture .

Most notably, the new images corroborate the suggestion that the QuietComfort 45 will sport a USB-C port, replacing the dated micro-USB port of their predecessors, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones. The best headphones available right now and the best headphones for students Everything we know about Spotify Hi-Fi

Beyond that, though, the design of the QuietComfort 45 looks set to remain almost identical to that of the 35 II. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, since the 35 II were perfectly designed for commuters who crave comfort over striking design, but a similar plastic build could see the QuietComfort 45 lose out to more luxury offerings like the Master & Dynamic MW50 . The leaked design of the Bose QuietComfort 45 (Image credit: WinFuture)

Still, as far as audio features go, we expect the QuietComfort 45 to make as big an impression as their predecessors. According to WinFuture, the 45s will offer active noise cancellation, an Aware Mode (similar to the AirPods Pros Transparency Mode) and will be tuned with Boses signature Active EQ.

Other improvements include a better battery life than the QC35 II, which will see the 45s deliver up to 24 hours of continuous playback, with 2.5 hours of listening time gained from just a 15-minute charge. The QC35 II offered 20 hours of battery life which by todays standards is pretty low so that extra four hours will definitely be appreciated, even if the Bose headphones wont match rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM4 in terms of endurance.

The German publication gives a hint at pricing, too, claiming that the QuietComfort 45 will retail for $329 in the US. If accurate, that makes Boses upcoming headphones slightly cheaper than the model theyre set to succeed, which launched at $350 / 330 / AU$500. Analysis: Style vs. substance

Despite the impressive audio features set to arrive on the QuietComfort 45, Boses last flagship headphones, the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 , proved the company can marry impressive sound with bold design.

With the 45s, though, Bose seems to be re-treading the familiar ground of the 35s and 35 IIs by opting for quality of life features like ANC in place of a striking, sturdy design.

That being said, the 700s suffered from a lack of foldability, and the 35 IIs boasted better comfort for the user, too a positive trade-off for their boring design so if the QuietComfort 45 can replicate the weightless feel of their predecessors, Bose could be on to a winner.

Whats more, its likely that the upcoming 45s will improve on the companys already-competent active noise-cancelling (ANC) tech meaning they might even give the excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 a run for their money in the sound department.

We dont have a release date for the QuietComfort 45s just yet, but with this latest image leak coming just weeks after Boses now-withdrawn FCC filing, a launch could be just around the corner. The best cheap Bose speaker prices



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