Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort 45

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Bose QuietComfort 45 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: Bluetooth version, where Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.1.
Bose QuietComfort 45 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are closely matched
Bose QuietComfort 45 · 77 overall, #31 of 51
81
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) · 80 overall, #16 of 51
78
Key differences
  • Bluetooth VersionBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.1

Scores by Category

QuietComfort 45 wins 2 of 5 categories · QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) wins 1

CategoryQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)QuietComfort 45Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
+7
Battery
+3
Comfort & Build
+100
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

QuietComfort 45
240g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Amazon

QuietComfort 45

Amazon

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
QuietComfort 45
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
QuietComfort 45
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
QuietComfort 45
Battery Life (ANC On)
24 h
24 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
QuietComfort 45
Weight
N/A
240 g

Connectivity

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
QuietComfort 45
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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