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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones offer superior noise cancellation, comfort for longer wear, and are well-suited for travel and work environments, but come at a higher cost. The Raycon Everyday Earbuds are more budget-friendly, provide a solid overall listening experience and have the convenience of being compact and great for on-the-go use. If active noise cancellation and over-ear comfort are priorities, and you don't mind spending more, go for the Bose. However, if you prefer a more affordable, discreet option for everyday use, the Raycon earbuds could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
Very good for phone calls
Best in class for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.5/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0/10
4.6/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3/10
4.9/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
5.8/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0/10
6.5/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
22.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$73
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality.
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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