Compare the Bose QuietComfort 45 to the Sony WH-1000XM4
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- Thanks to noise canceling and the Wind Block technology, you can listen to music in a busy environment or outdoors in the wind.
- You can connect the headphones to the Bose soundbar with Bose SimpleSync, so you can listen to your favorite series alone.
- In the Bose Music app, you can adjust the sound reproduction of the headphones to your liking.
- The headphones aren't water-resistant.
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Active noise canceling reduces annoying ambient noise and white noise.
- When you're talking to someone, the music pauses and the ambient noise is amplified.
- You can personalize all settings with the Sony Headphones Connect app, including the sound via en equalizer. -The headphones aren't water-resistant.
Comparison of the Bose QuietComfort 45 and the Sony WH-1000XM4
| Bose QuietComfort 45 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise canceling | High-end | High-end |
| Low tones | Visibly present | Very visibly present |
| Equalizer | Choose a sound profile | Choose and set a sound profile |
| Battery life | 22 hours | 30 hours |
| Smart functions | No | Yes |
High-end noise canceling
Both the Bose QuietComfort 45 and the Sony WH-1000XM4 have high-end noise canceling. Which means that both headphones reduce ambient noise well. As a result, you won't have to turn up the music in noisy environments.
Sound quality
Bose QC 45: bass is clearly present
With the Bose QuietComfort, the high and treble tones are balanced and the bass is clearly present. This provides a clear and detailed sound, which is a good choice for you if you don't listen to music with an intense bass very often. As the presence of the bass isn't extremely clear, it's not as powerful as with the XM4.
Sony WH-1000XM4: bass is very clearly present
With the Sony WH-1000XM4, you get a more powerful sound. The bass is very clearly present and very strong. Just like with the QuietComfort 45, the high and treble tones are balanced. And much like the Bose headphones, you'll hear a clear and detailed sound, but with a more powerful bass.
Equalizer
Bose QC 45: choose a sound profile
Do you want to hear a stronger bass with some songs? Choose from various sound profiles in the Bose Music app. Every sound profile accentuates the sound on certain tones, so you can choose the right profile per genre.
Sony WH-1000XM4: choose and create a sound profile
In the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can choose from several sound profiles and create one yourself. This way, you can completely adjust the sound of the headphones to your liking and listen to your favorite songs the way you want to.
Battery life
Bose QC 45: 22-hour battery life
The Bose QuietComfort 45 lasts 22 hours on a full charge. So you can use it intensively all day long and don't have to charge it often. Is the battery empty? Use the headphones again for 2.5 hours after charging it for 15 minutes.
Sony WH-1000XM4: 30-hour battery life
With the Sony WH-1000XM4, you can listen to music for 30 hours on a full charge. That's 8 hours longer than the Bose QuietComfort 45. When the battery is empty, you can listen to music for 5 hours after charging it for 5 minutes.
Smart functions
Bose QC 45: no smart functions
The Bose QuietComfort 45 doesn't have smart functions.
Sony WH-1000XM4: pauses automatically
The WH-1000XM4 has multiple smart functions. For example, the music pauses automatically when you take off the headphones. Is someone talking to you and are you responding? The music will stop and the ambient noise will amplify, so you don't have to take off the headphones. If you don't want these functions, turn them off in the Sony Headphones Connect app.
Conclusion
The Bose QuietComfort 45 and Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones both stand out in terms of noise canceling and sound quality. If we're talking about sound, the difference between the headphones is mostly in the bass. It's much more present with the Sony headphones. If you want headphones that perform well without too much fuss, the Bose QuietComfort is the right choice for you. Want access to smart functions, such as automatic pause? Choose the Sony WH-1000XM4.
