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Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2023
Beats

Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2023

82
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose QC45 wins by 6
Bose QC45 — Over-ear · 2021
Bose

Bose QC45

Over-ear · 2021

88
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Bose QC45 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue lands at 82 and Bose QC45 at 88. That puts Bose QC45 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bose QC45 if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Bose QC45

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QC45 leads on sound (88 vs 82).

Noise cancelling

Bose QC45

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QC45 leads on anc (86 vs 80).

Comfort

Bose QC45

Long-session wearability

Bose QC45 leads on comfort (87 vs 81).

Value for money

Bose QC45

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QC45 more score per dollar ($329 vs $349).

Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue 82
vs
88 Bose QC45

Score breakdown

Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue
82
anc 80
sound 82
comfort 81
battery 82
features 78
Bose QC45
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue versus Bose QC45 — full spec comparison
Spec Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue Bose QC45
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2021

Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Bose QC45

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue vs Bose QC45

Which is better, Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue or Bose QC45? +

Bose QC45 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $349, Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QC45 worth the price? +

At $329, Bose QC45 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue or Bose QC45 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue or Bose QC45? +

Bose QC45 — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Beats Studio Pro · Navy Blue or Bose QC45? +

Bose QC45 — leads on anc (86 vs 80). ANC strength for commute and travel.