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The video focuses on comparing various Bose headphone models, primarily the Bose QuietComfort, QC 45, and Bose 700 headphones. Despite their similar appearance, the QuietComfort standout with a premium feel due to an embossed logo and new color options like Cypress Green. They also include an audio cable with a built-in mic, superior digital signal processing, and a slightly longer battery life compared to the QC 45s. The QuietComfort's sound quality is notably better, making them a more worthwhile purchase or upgrade for those seeking enhanced audio performance. The video highlights customizable noise-canceling modes, minimal sound leakage, and Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility as key features. While the Bose 700s, with their adjustable ANC and comfort, remain decent for calls, the QuietComfort models are recommended for their superior overall sound quality and functionality.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on comparing the Bose QuietComfort headphones with the Bose QC 45s. The speaker clarifies that while these models appear nearly identical, especially in terms of weight and dimensions, there are crucial differences aside from color options, like the new Cypress Green. Another key difference is the embossed Bose logo on the new QuietComfort, which adds a premium feel. The discussion aims to help viewers decide whether upgrading from QC 45s to the new QuietComfort or purchasing them as a reasonably priced noise-canceling option is worthwhile. The speaker also briefly mentions the effectiveness of Brain FM for productivity during focused tasks, albeit the video isn’t sponsored by them.
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In this segment, the speaker compares the Bose QuietComfort case to the QC 45 case, noting that the primary visual difference is the logo color. The QuietComfort has a white logo, whereas the QC 45s have a black one. Additionally, the QuietComfort case includes an audio cable with a built-in mic, which is useful in noisy environments and not present in the QC 45s. Both models share the same design, button layout, comfort level, Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility, and multi-point connectivity. Differences include price (QuietComfort at £349.95 and QC 45 at £319.95), and battery life (QuietComfort offers 24 hours vs. 22 hours for QC 45). Importantly, the sound quality of the new QuietComforts is superior due to improved digital signal processing, despite potentially having the same hardware as the QC 45s.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the QC 45 headphones to another model, highlighting key features and differences. The QC 45s are praised for their all-around functionality and comfort but are noted as having just satisfactory sound quality compared to the quieter comfort model which are several steps above. Noise cancellation performance between the models appears identical with an edge given to the newer model for customizable noise canceling modes, including Wind Block. The aware mode for ambient sound is the same in both. Questions addressed include improvements in sound quality (yes, significantly better), comfort (same), and the ability to use noise canceling when turned off (no, but with workaround). Adjustments in noise cancellation levels are possible through the Bose app. Lastly, sound leakage is claimed to be minimal and unlikely to bother others nearby.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the quality and overall experience of the Bose 700 headphones to the QuietComfort models. Although the Bose 700s have been discontinued and are slightly older, they still feature adjustable ANC and are considered very comfortable, especially for phone calls. However, the QuietComfort models offer significantly better sound quality. The speaker advises that new buyers should opt for the QuietComforts despite their higher price, due to their superior sound. For those who already own QC 45s, the speaker suggests upgrading to QuietComforts only if they are dissatisfied with the QC 45’s sound. The segment concludes with an invitation to ask further questions and a teaser for a full review of a different model.