In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 45 and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | M-Series | |
| Height | 18.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 15.2 cm | - | |
| Depth | 7.62 cm | - | |
| Weight | 241 g | 307 g | Bose QuietComfort 45 are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Case: 14.5 cm x 5.08 cm x 21.1 cm / 188 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Smoke white | Triple black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 10 m | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort 45. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bose QuietComfort 45 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bose QuietComfort 45 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | - | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bose QuietComfort 45 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 15 - 28000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 99 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 45 mm | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | - | 85 - 15000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in | |
| Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 460 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 45. |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bose QuietComfort 45 recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort 45. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | - | 5.1 mW |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bose QuietComfort 45 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) |
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