The ear cushions occupy that perfectly comfy middle round between firm and soft, while the size and shape of the earcups makes these cans some of the few that donвЂ™t put pressure on any part of my ears. The QuietComfort line of headphones has always been among the most comfortable set of over-ears you can buy, and the QC 45 continues this tradition. Comfort, controls, and connections Simon Cohen / Digital Trends Even the earcup logos have been de-emphasized, with subtle silver paint replacing the raised metallic lettering.ДЇor some folks, the simple change from MicroUSB to USB-C charging (which Bose should have used on the QC 35 II) is enough to make the QC 45 worth considering. Even though this has the effect of making the QC 45 look more like the competition from Sony and JBL, I applaud the move as I was never a fan of the wrinkled look.Д«ose also has opted for a slightly more conservative finish to the plastic, which now is almost matte, having lost some of the satin shine from the older model. TheyвЂ™re every bit as cushy, but Bose has swapped the wrinkled cushions of the QC 35 II for a set that are silky smooth, and look more like the cushions on the NC 700. The ear cushions occupy that perfectly comfy middle ground between firm and soft. ThatвЂ™s a key consideration if youвЂ™re in the habit of wearing full-size cans at the gym. The synthetic leather will likely wear better than the Alcantara, but it also slides around on your head a bit more. Gone is the suede-like Alcantara material from the inner portion of the headband, replaced instead with the same synthetic leather Bose uses on its ear cushions. Apart from a few small changes, the QC 45 are indistinguishable from the QC 35 II - you get the same flat-folding hinges and the same lightweight but durable construction - even the physical controls are identical, including the sliding power/Bluetooth switch and play controls on the right earcup, and the action button on the left. After all, if you want something really different, thatвЂ™s what the NC 700 are for. Design Simon Cohen / Digital TrendsДЇor the QC 45, Bose has focused on evolution, not revolution. Once again, Bose has elected not to include its $9 airplane adapter, an odd choice given the QuietComfort lineвЂ™s loyalty among air travelers. Inside, youвЂ™ll find the QC 45, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, a 2.5mm to 3.5mm analog cable, and a zippered carrying case. The sole exception are the foam inserts used to keep the headphones from moving about in transit. WhatвЂ™s in the box? Simon Cohen / Digital TrendsД«ose continues to do a good job with its packaging - the QC 45 box is going to be very easy to recycle locally thanks to its elegant but plain cardboard. Bose has definitely made improvements, but it decided to remove some features, too.Дid Bose remove too much? LetвЂ™s check them out. But the QC 45 arenвЂ™t your typical upgrade. Those fears, it turns out, were unfounded as Bose revealed its $329 QuietComfort 45 (QC 45) earlier this year. When Bose released its $379 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (NC 700), many wondered if the company had abandoned its tried-and-true QuietComfort 35 II (QC 35 II) design, which, until the release of the NC 700, had been its flagship active noise canceling cans.

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