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title, date, description, categories, score
| title | date | description | categories | score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort SC | 2025-02-05 | Copy and paste to the extreme |
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7.5 |
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The QuietComfort SE offers decent noise cancellation and sound quality for the price.
The loose swivel on the earcups, while annoying, doesn't impact their comfort or durability.
The 2.5mm end on the included cable means you may have a harder time searching for a replacement if it ever breaks.
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After losing my precious Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones, I needed a pair of headphones to replace them pretty urgently.
I use noise cancelling headphones when I'm out or if I want to relax.
I opted to get the soft case (SC) variant as it was a little cheaper than the hard case version and I already had the hard case from my previous pair.
What's in the box?
- A soft case to protect the headphones
- An audio cable with an in-line microphone, a new addition not seen in the QC 45's
- A short USB-C charging cable
Quality
The outer shell of the headphones is exactly the same as the QC 45's, though the plastic is now matte instead of glossy. A welcome change in my opinion.
My only gripe is the loose swivel on the earcups. It can be pretty tricky to put the headphones in their soft case sometimes.
Setting up the headphones was as straightforward. After switching them on, pair them via Bluetooth on your device and voilà!
The headphones have pretty strong bass while managing to mantain decent clarity in the high-end.
Features
The headphones have the playback controls and charging port on the right earcup and a customisable action on the left.
With the Bose app, you can
- Create custom modes with different levels of noise cancelling
- Customise EQ settings to your liking
- Manage paired devices
- Change what the action button does
Overall opinion
Despite the strange pricing, the headphones offer great noise cancelling, good durability and good sound quality.
My previous pair of QC 45's lasted just over two years, with an earpad replacement towards the end. Let's hope these last just as long, if not longer.