This deal on the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones may not last long, especially since Bose has begun rolling out the updated QuietComfort line, officially dropping the “45” moniker. Still, Best Buy currently has the previous-generation QC 45 headphones for $130 less than their original price, which still feature active noise cancellation, 22 hours of battery life per charge, and EQ control through the Bose Music app. This is a very affordable headphone option for those who are willing to buy the previous generation headphones to keep the purchase price down.
✅Recommended if: You like to use headphones in noisy public places where active noise cancellation is required; You prefer over-ear headphone designs to earbuds; You are looking for a pair of headphones that prioritize comfort.
❌Skip this transaction if: You want the ability to turn off active noise cancellation entirely; you’d rather spend a little more for the latest QuietComfort model.
Compared to the Sony WH-1000XM5, the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are excellent noise-canceling headphones that are comfortable to wear and can last up to 22 hours per charge. Speaking of charging, every 15 minutes of charging using the USB-C cable adds about 3 hours of listening time. You can also switch between two noise-canceling modes, Normal or Sense, the latter of which turns up the volume of surrounding noise when you need to be alert in public.
Still, most of the best noise-canceling headphones can turn off the feature entirely, something you can’t do with the QC 45s or newer-generation Bose headphones.