With their QuietComfort 45, Bose are committed to a consistent product: these new over-ears come with active noise cancelling (ANC, noise suppression), long battery life and great sound. Compared to the competition, however, they lack some important features. Will it be enough?

Don't fix what ain't broke....

Comfortable. USB-C! Excellent sound (if you like Bose's sound signature). Excellent noise canceling. Adds transparency mode. Improved battery life.

No EQ. Some interference when you simultaneously connect multiple devices.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 deliver on their promise of quiet and comfort but are light on smart features

Class-leading comfort; Highly effective noise cancellation; Aware mode works well;

ANC can’t be adjusted;

The Bose QuietComfort 45 deliver on their promise of quiet and comfort but are light on smart features

Class-leading comfort; Highly effective noise cancellation; Aware mode works well;

ANC can’t be adjusted;

Sometimes you want to tune out the noise around you and tune in to whatever is in your headphones. But not all noise-cancelling headphones are created equal, which is why you want a top-rated pair. The Bose QuietComfort 45 fit the bill. They're a PCMag Editors’ Choice winner, and they made our 2021 Best of the Year list. For Prime Day, they're $229(Opens in a new window), or $100 off. "The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones continue to lead the industry with the best active noise cancellation you can buy," we wrote in our review. There’s Quiet Mode to get the full effect of noise-cancellation, and Aware Mode for when you don’t want to be so tuned out that you don’t hear the environment around you. They’re also exceptionally comfortable so you won’t want to take them off. With that, it’s a good thing that you can enjoy them for a full 24 hours of playback before they need to charge.  The QuietComfort 45 come in triple black or white smoke; get them now for 30% off. Recommended by ...

Bose has long dominated the noise-cancelling headphone market with its QuietComfort line, but high quality comes with a high price tag—too high for many shoppers. Which is why this week's Amazon Prime Day sale is the ideal time to buy. Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones and QuietComfort earbuds each earned a PCMag Editors' Choice stamp of approval and they now feature a discounted price tag: Save $100 on the over-ear 45s(Opens in a new window) (now $229) and in-ear buds(Opens in a new window) (currently $179). For the athletically minded, meanwhile, Bose Sport Earbuds and SoundSport Wireless headphones are also on sale for $30 off ($149 and $99, respectively). The Best Prime Day Deals on Bose Headphones Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds (Opens in a new window) for $179.00 Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds (Opens in a new window) for $129.00 Bose QuietComfort 45 The best of the best in terms of active noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort 45 come i...

The Bose QuietComfort 45 deliver on their promise of quiet and comfort but are light on smart features

Class-leading comfort; Highly effective noise cancellation; Aware mode works well;

ANC can’t be adjusted;

ANC still fantastic ; Very durable design; Good all-round sound; Great battery life;

Similarly priced alternatives offer more features for the money; Can’t turn noise-cancelling off without activating Aware Mode;