
Bose
$229

SoundPEATS
Bose QuietComfort 45 and SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling are closely matched headphones devices with nearly identical overall scores (5.9 vs 5.7). The best choice depends on which specific features matter most to you.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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| Spec | Bose QuietComfort 45 | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | In-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40mm✓ | 13mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB/mW |
| ANC | true | Yes (ENC) |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Aware Mode) | Yes |
| EQ App | Bose Music | No |
| Touch Controls | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri | No |
| Battery Life | 22hrs | 30hrs✓ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint | false | Yes |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Weight | 238g | 5g✓ |
| Colors | Black, White Smoke, Triple Black | Black, White |
| Price | 229$ | — |
Buy Bose QuietComfort 45 if…
Choose the Bose QuietComfort 45 if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
Buy SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling if…
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Bose QuietComfort 45 and SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling are closely matched headphones devices with nearly identical overall scores (5.9 vs 5.7). The best choice depends on which specific features matter most to you.
Both products score similarly — it depends on your priorities.
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Choose the Bose QuietComfort 45 if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling lasts longer with 30 hours vs 22 hours for the other.
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite Hi Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.4 Semi Earphones, 13mm Drivers, LDAC Codec, ENC Noise Cancelling is lighter at 5g vs 238g.