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Bose QuietComfort 45 vs 7Hz Timeless

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Bose QuietComfort 45
7.8
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
7Hz Timeless
8.6
/ 10
IEMHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
8.6/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
14Ω
102dB
SENSITIVITY
104dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Bose QuietComfort 45 scores 7.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The 7Hz Timeless scores 8.6/10 with 14Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 14Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the 7Hz Timeless scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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