Bose QuietComfort 45vsApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

🏆 WINNER
Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose

QuietComfort 45

7.0/10
7.0/10

$229

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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

3.0/10
3.0/10

$549

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📊 Score Breakdown

Bose QuietComfort 45CategoryApple AirPods Max (USB-C)
10.0
💰Price
0.0
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
10.0
🔋Battery Life
0.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
5.0
📺Audio Features
5.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecBose QuietComfort 45🏆Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size40mm40mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ohm
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Aware Mode)Yes (Transparency Mode)
EQ AppBose MusicApple Settings (Personalized Spatial Audio)
Touch ControlsNoYes (Digital Crown, button)
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Alexa, SiriSiri
Battery Life22hrs20hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Multipointfalsefalse
Water ResistanceIPX4
FoldableYesNo
Weight238g385g
ColorsBlack, White Smoke, Triple BlackMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
Price229$549$

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — FAQ

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C): which is better?

Bose QuietComfort 45 scores 3.5/10 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)'s 2.3/10. Bose QuietComfort 45 wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Bose QuietComfort 45 better than Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Yes, Bose QuietComfort 45 scores higher overall (3.5 vs 2.3).

Which is cheaper, Bose QuietComfort 45 or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Bose QuietComfort 45 is cheaper at $229 vs $549 for the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C).