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If you want a complete, ready-to-use wired gaming headset with its own drivers, mic and earcups, choose BENGOO G9000; if you already own Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones and just need to add a boom microphone, choose Gneinour QC45. These two products share a 3.5 mm theme and almost nothing else — one is a full headset, the other is an accessory cable. That single distinction decides 90% of the buying question.
• BENGOO G9000 — biggest strength: a complete over-ear headset out of one box, with 40 mm dynamic drivers, an attached boom mic, in-line volume control and wide device support across PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Switch, mobile and more.
• BENGOO G9000 — biggest trade-off: it is wired only, so there is no wireless freedom, and it needs a separate Microsoft adapter (not included) on older Xbox One controllers.
• Gneinour QC45 — biggest strength: it turns headphones you already own into a gaming/headset setup, adding a boom mic with an in-line mute switch and a 4 ft anti-tangle cable in a package that weighs only 5 g.
• Gneinour QC45 — biggest trade-off: it is not a headset at all. Without Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones, it does nothing — the 2.5 mm plug is built specifically for that model.
• Who each pick is for: BENGOO G9000 for someone starting from zero who wants one purchase and one cable; Gneinour QC45 for an existing QC45 owner who wants to talk while listening.
The G9000 is a self-contained product. Everything you need to hear and be heard is in the box: 40 mm magnetic neodymium dynamic drivers, a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, 32 ohm impedance, faux-leather over-ear cushions, an LED-lit contemporary shell and an attached boom microphone. There is also an in-line remote for volume, and sound isolation is handled passively by the earcup seal rather than by active noise cancellation.
What it does best is breadth. BENGOO lists support for PlayStation 4, the newer Xbox One, PC, Nintendo 3DS, laptop, PSP, tablet, iPad, computer and mobile phone, all through a single 3.5 mm jack. That means one headset can follow you from a PC desk to a console to a handheld without swapping gear. The included 1-to-2 splitter cable matters here: on a PC with separate mic and headphone ports, you need that splitter so the microphone input and audio output each land in the right socket. It is the kind of detail that trips people up, and the listing calls it out directly.
Who should skip it: anyone who wants wireless audio, anyone who needs active noise cancellation for commuting or flights, and anyone who already owns a premium pair of headphones and only needs a microphone. Those buyers are paying for drivers and earcups they may not need.
Gneinour QC45: Who It's For
The Gneinour QC45 is a replacement audio cable with a boom mic, and it is honest about that. One end is a 2.5 mm plug that fits Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones; the other is a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug that goes into a Mac, Windows PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One controller, iPhone, Android phone or anything else with a standard jack. In between sits an adjustable boom arm and an in-line mute switch you slide up or down.
Its real value is the upgrade path. If you already own QC45 headphones, you presumably like how they fit and how they sound. The Gneinour cable keeps that and adds a voice channel, turning a listening-only pair into something you can use for party chat, video calls or competitive play. The listing pitches it for titles like League of Legends and Honor of Kings, and the reasoning holds: a boom mic positioned near your mouth picks up speech more directly than a headset mic buried in an earcup.
Two details are worth flagging. First, Gneinour describes acoustic noise-cancellation on the microphone itself — it captures sound in front of the mic while suppressing background noise — plus interference-resistant materials for stable, low-latency transmission. That is mic-side noise handling, not headphone noise cancellation; the QC45's own ANC is a separate system you already have. Second, the build is deliberately minimal: PVC outer material, 4 ft length, 5 g, and a foldable design that stores small and resists tangling. It is the kind of cable you leave in a bag.
Who should buy it: existing Bose QC45 owners who want a mic without buying a second headset, and anyone who values a compact, packable solution. Who should skip it: anyone without QC45 headphones — the 2.5 mm connector will not fit other models — and anyone who wants a headset with its own drivers.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for existing Bose QC45 owners → Gneinour QC45. It adds a mic to headphones you already own instead of duplicating them.
• Best for console and PC variety → BENGOO G9000. PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Switch, mobile and more, with a splitter for PC mic/audio separation.
• Best for portability → Gneinour QC45. At 5 g and 4 ft with a foldable, tangle-resistant cable, it disappears into a pocket.
• Best for quick mute control → Gneinour QC45. The dedicated in-line mute switch is a one-hand action; the G9000's remote handles volume.
• Best for long wired sessions → BENGOO G9000. Over-ear faux-leather cushions and 32 ohm impedance make it easy to drive from a controller or phone jack.
• Best for gaming audio detail → BENGOO G9000. The 40 mm dynamic drivers and 20 Hz–20 kHz range are built for game sound; the Gneinour cable carries whatever your QC45 already produces.
• Best for someone with no headphones yet → BENGOO G9000. The Gneinour option is only half a solution without a QC45 to plug into.
In my opinion, the BENGOO G9000 is the safer buy for most people searching this comparison, because it is a finished product rather than a component. If you are starting from nothing, one order gets you audio and voice on console, PC and mobile. The Gneinour QC45 is the smarter pick only in one specific situation: you already own Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones and want to talk through them without buying another headset. Buy the G9000 unless that describes you. Check the current price on Amazon before deciding, since both options sit in very different spending brackets.
It is a replacement audio cable with a boom microphone and mute switch. It has no drivers and no earcups, so it only produces sound when plugged into Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.
Yes on the newer Xbox One controllers. On an older Xbox One controller you need an extra Microsoft adapter, which is not included, so budget for that separately.
Not reliably. The 2.5 mm plug is specified for the QuietComfort 45, so plan on that model specifically rather than assuming a universal fit.
The Gneinour QC45 puts an adjustable boom mic close to your mouth with in-line mute and mic-side noise suppression, which I would favor for pure voice clarity. The G9000 is the better all-round choice if you also need the audio side handled.
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