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Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Bose Headphones 700

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose QuietComfort 45

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 240 g.
  • Up to 22 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 45,000Out of Stock
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Bose Headphones 700

Bose Headphones 700

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 250 g.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 38,000Out of Stock

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Weight

Bose QuietComfort 45
About 240 g
Bose Headphones 700
About 250 g

Battery life

Bose QuietComfort 45
Up to 22 hours per charge
Bose Headphones 700
Up to 20 hours per charge

Connections

Bose QuietComfort 45
Bluetooth 5.1 connection
Bose Headphones 700
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Controls

Bose QuietComfort 45
Physical buttons for playback, calls, volume and listening modes
Bose Headphones 700
Capacitive touch controls and physical buttons

Audio

Bose QuietComfort 45
Adjustable EQ
Bose Headphones 700
Active EQ

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort 45

  • Newer model: released in 2021 (vs 2019).

Bose Headphones 700

  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • 15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours.
  • Works with the Bose Music app.
  • Weighs about 250 g.

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PriorityBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
WeightAbout 240 gAbout 250 g
Battery lifeUp to 22 hours per chargeUp to 20 hours per charge
ControlsPhysical buttons for playback, calls, volume and listening modesCapacitive touch controls and physical buttons
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0
AudioAdjustable EQActive EQ
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hours15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
BrandBoseBose
ModelQuietComfort 45Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Announced2021May 29, 2019
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack, White Smoke, Eclipse Gray, Midnight BlueBlack, Luxe Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
WeightApproximately 240 gApproximately 250 g
Dimensions184 x 152 x 76 mm203 x 165 x 51 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
Battery LifeUp to 22 hoursUp to 20 hours
Charging TimeApproximately 2.25 hoursUp to 2.5 hours
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hours15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cableBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 m / 33 ftUp to 10 m / 33 ft
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C charging2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C charging
Cable Length12-inch USB-C cable; 42-inch 3.5-to-2.5 mm audio cable1.06 m audio cable; 0.5 m USB cable
App SupportBose Music appBose Music app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
Voice AssistantNative voice assistant accessAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant and native voice assistant access
Special FeaturesQuiet and Aware modes; adjustable EQ11 ANC levels; Conversation Mode; touch controls

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
Active Noise CancellationYes — Quiet ModeYes — 11 adjustable levels
Transparency / Ambient ModeAware ModeConversation Mode
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone arrayEight-microphone system: six for ANC and four for voice pickup, with two shared
Audio FeaturesAdjustable EQ; TriPort acoustic architecture; volume-optimized Active EQActive EQ; Bose AR support

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
ControlsPhysical buttons for playback, calls, volume and listening modesCapacitive touch controls and physical buttons
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned over-ear earcupsCushioned over-ear earcups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45Bose Headphones 700
Headphones / EarbudsQuietComfort 45 headphonesBose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio Cable3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry caseCarry case
DocumentationDocumentationDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

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