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Bose quiet comfort QC45 se noise cancelling bluetooth wireless headphones £189.99 @ John Lewis & Partners

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Bose quiet comfort noise cancelling headphones

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Bose's original noise-cancelling headphones are back in upgraded form, with even better levels of quiet, an Aware mode, supremely light materials for premium comfort, and proprietary acoustic technology for deep, clear audio. The Quietcomfort QC45 SE wireless headphones offer an ideal balance of quiet, comfort and sound.

This SE special edition of Bose's Quietcomfort QC45 headphones includes a soft carry case.

Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Tiny microphones hidden in the earcups measure, compare and react to outside noise. External sound is cancelled with an opposite audio signal, meaning fewer distractions, and more focus on the music. Choose between Quiet Mode for full noise cancelling, or Aware Mode to let in some surrounding sound.

Aware Mode
Aware Mode keeps you safely aware of the outside world with microphones that pick up the sounds around you, playing them naturally through the headphones. An audio mix of your music and your environment leads to a feeling of not wearing headphones at all.

High fidelity music
Exclusive Bose technologies like TriPort acoustic architecture and Volume-optimised Active EQ deliver high-fidelity music for everything you listen to. So you get better sound from smaller, lighter, more comfortable headphones. Volume-optimised EQ boosts highs and low frequencies for consistency of great sound, at whatever volume you listen.

Personalise your audio
Adjustable EQ allows you to set the bass, mid-range, and treble levels to your personal preferences, or select one of several preset options.

Premium comfort
The Quietcomfort QC45 SE offer premium comfort for your listening. Smooth cushions with no pleats, plush synthetic leather and minimal clamping force keep them comfortable over the long listen. Each pivot-point is built with a cast-metal hinge for durability, and a reinforced headband protects against falls.

Clear conversation
With a fourth external mic, the Quietcomfort QC45 SE offer improved voice pick-up. They isolate and focus on your voice, while a noise-rejecting algorithm filters out environmental sounds for clearer conversations, even in windy, noisy conditions.

Quickly access your voice assistant
You can easily access your phone's voice assistant by pressing and holding the multi-function button.

Easy app control
Use the Bose Music app on your smart device for easy guided set-up and control.

Bluetooth
Connecting over a stable Bluetooth 5.1 connection, you can pair up to two devices and switch seamlessly between them. And with Bose's SimpleSync technology, they pair easily with compatible Bose speakers and soundbars.

Listen longer
The Quietcomfort QC45 SE give you up to 24 hours on a single charge. They charge via USB-C in up to 2.5 hours, and a quick 15-minute charge gives you up to 3 hours of play-time. Or you can still plug in with the included audio cable to listen even longer in wired mode.

Optimised for Bose SimpleSync
This product is optimised for Bose SimpleSync. With SimpleSync technology, you can pair it with selected Bose speakers and soundbars for a personalised listening experience.

Accessories included
Soft carry case, Charging cable USB-C to USB-A, Audio cable 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm, Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet

Dimensions
Packaged: H21.9 x W16 x D5.6cm. Unpackaged: H19.5 x W15.7 x D8cm

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  1. hamza817's avatar
    I have spoken with Bose CS - SE and 45 are the same. The case is different.
  2. Tad6690's avatar
    Just to clear up the confusion here:
    The SE are the QC45 with a soft case instead of a hard case. Outside of that there are no differences.
  3. Uranus's avatar
    If the price was the same - what would be better: Sony XM4 or Bose qc45 / SE?
    aturner123's avatar
    For sound quality get the Sony.
    For comfort get the Bose
  4. Captain.D0nkey's avatar
    Now on the Bose website for the same price bose.co.uk/en_…tml

    Student beans are doing £25 off too if you have an account. I got them from the Ireland site for €199 euro which is £171. Also got the €25 student discount so makes them around £150
  5. mrsincere's avatar
    I have the SE and the phone sees it as a QC45. Only difference I can see is the case.
    mufatlal's avatar
    Interesting. Where does it say SE on yours? I’ll check my pair
  6. RA_786's avatar
    Anyone know if it’s worth upgrading from my QC35? My QC35 are still going strong but QC45 at this price is tempting
    greg666's avatar
    I am still on my QC25 and I am super happy with it. The only thing what could be better is having Bluetooth for zoom calls so I can walk around
  7. I_WF's avatar
    How is the noise cancellation on these compared to the sony XM4 headphones?
  8. lomaxs321's avatar
    Is this noise cancelling good for an autistic person with sensory issues taking public transport? There are so many options and it’s hard to wade through it all.. thank you
    freedeals21's avatar
    So I was diagnosed with high frequency hearing loss and doctor advised me to use these while on Tube. I bought it when in Europe for £200 and it has been 4 months. They are amazing at cancelling the background noise, even in tube when the tube makes noise of 97-105 dbs

    I must admit I have no idea about the products that are required for autism but this is for sure one of the best noise cancelling headphones..
  9. MasterAK's avatar
    Order this from the Bose store for the same price, you can use £25 student discount + 15% off Amex offer and potentially 6% Quidco + another £25 bonus. Joke of a price if Quidco pays out.
  10. dewe3's avatar
    If these are anything like the QC35 mk2 headphones I would spend more and get the 700s. I have both pairs and tried them both on a long haul flight. The 700s are on another level when it comes to noise cancelling. The only real downside is the fact you can't fold them smaller, they just go flat.
  11. AncientYouth's avatar
    700s here, picked up for £200 ages ago, really good especially for calls and ANC
    JoshBrocklebank's avatar
    Do you remember where did the 700s for £200?
  12. Renegade95's avatar
    I'm waiting for the 700 to drop again to 178, so I can get them with extra 12.5% . :/ 🥴
    EricHitchmough's avatar
    May I ask what the extra 12.5% would be please?
  13. dooper's avatar
    Collected mine today. Charging it now. My only concern is that the packaging & John Lewis order sheet describe it as a QC SE, not as a QC45 SE as stated on the John Lewis web page.
  14. MarzBarz's avatar
    I find the QC45 more comfortable than the 700s.
    Van0li's avatar
    Same here. Well the QC35 but they're the same form factor. Found them to have a slightly deeper earcup and softer on the head with less clamping force. I prefer the distinct sizing steps too as well as the greater foldability. Luckily I'm not an audiophile and while the 700s have better noise cancelling and mics, the QC45 are more than adequate in the former and the I don't call enough to care much about the latter.
  15. phatbear's avatar
    Back in stock!
  16. chappie86's avatar
    Back in stock
  17. mufatlal's avatar
    Didn’t know there was an SE model. Must be a mistake
    gr1pp3r's avatar
    What is the difference in the SE to the standard?
    The standard seems to be selling for alot more. There must be a difference somewhere! (edited)
  18. AaronNuttall's avatar
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    Everything online seems to infer basically the same headphone model but with the case being slightly different (cheaper)
    gr1pp3r's avatar
    So I paid 50 more for the case direct from Bose… hmmm, they might be going back when I receive them then!
  19. dooper's avatar
    Thanks OP. Don’t need it. Ordered it. Will be my primary headphones, with my QC35 relegated to use when the QC45 is being charged.
  20. lucas11's avatar
    45 and 45SE are different. Lots of YouTube videos showing.
    Uranus's avatar
    Could you kindly link some videos that demonstrate the differences between those 2 headphones please, as that seems to contradict the view expressed in the rest of this thread.
    Thanks.
  21. tallphilc's avatar
    The QC35 is the best so far. I got a cheap pair of the newer Bose and boy are they poor! Hope these 45’s are as good as the 35 and destroy the rubbish ones given away with Samsung phones!!!
    EricHitchmough's avatar
    Which were poor and why please? NC 700s?
  22. ToeCrusher's avatar
    Very good price.

    Got XM5 a few days ago otherwise, I would have gone for this one.

    Heat added.
  23. Random1234's avatar
    Good Price, heat added. But really odd that it was available from Amazon from 18 Nov with only 50 up votes and now this is over 500
    Andrew_Smart's avatar
    Like all things on the internet it's luck of the draw if you go viral
  24. ruairi.doherty's avatar
    These or the 700’s , also does anyone think the price of the 700s will drop before Black Friday
    EricHitchmough's avatar
    I think the 700s probably will drop. They were down at £170 on October 12th at Amazon for a day or two. Think that might have been a mini Black Friday sale effectively.
  25. pokemon2's avatar
    I got mine from the store, it is very good, compared to the old ones, you can switch on and off for the noise cancellation. The case is different, but I am not bother. I have about bose over the years. The foam of the head and ears, do wear out over time. It is like iphone, nice to show off, and the ear pads are so comfortable to have on for hours, (bad for the ears)
  26. chappie86's avatar
    Still plenty of stock in the stores. I put a request in at one of the stores and they are delivering the headphones to me, excellent service. Great price, thanks OP:)
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