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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and noise cancellation for travel or noisy environments, choose the Bose Quiet Comfort 45—they have excellent noise-canceling capabilities and are designed for comfort during extended usage. However, if budget is a concern and you are looking for a quality listening experience, the AKG K361 may be preferable as they are less expensive while offering a very good overall sound quality, and you don’t mind the absence of wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation.If you prioritize comfort and noise cancellation for travel or noisy environments, choose the Bose Quiet Comfort 45—they have excellent noise-canceling capabilities and are designed for comfort during extended usage. However, if budget is a concern and you are looking for a quality listening experience, the AKG K361 may be preferable as they are less expensive while offering a very good overall sound quality, and you don’t mind the absence of wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.4
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
5.5
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.8
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
10.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
22.5 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$98
$260
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$250
$300
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The AKG K361 has a price of $98 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 costs $260.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and Bose Quiet Comfort 45 both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Bose Quiet Comfort 45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$98 | $260 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 22.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 235.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"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."
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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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