Bose has discounted several of its headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers, bringing models like the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) to their lowest price ever, WIRED reported.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen Drop to Record Low
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are currently on sale following their launch over the summer, with the black colorway fluctuating in price while other color options sell between $199 and $219, according to WIRED. In a previous review of the hardware, WIRED noted that pricing sat in a strange middle ground between midrange and premium categories before this discount took effect. Buyers looking at the previous generation will find the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) marked down to $169 from $359, though WIRED recommends spending roughly $30 more to purchase the second-generation upgrade.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Hardware Discounts
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are marked down to $369 on Amazon, representing an $80 discount off the $449 recommended retail price or an 18% savings, SoundGuys reported. SoundGuys noted that this matches the Prime Day pricing and represents an all-time low for the manufacturer’s flagship over-ear hardware. The second-generation Ultra model features active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, immersive audio, longer battery life, and support for aptX Adaptive, multipoint Bluetooth, and lossless audio over USB-C, with battery life rated at up to 40 hours with noise cancellation enabled, according to SoundGuys. WIRED also highlighted the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), noting they are available at one of their best prices outside Prime Day and Black Friday.
Portable Audio and Home Speaker Markdowns
Beyond over-ear headphones, Bose has reduced prices on portable audio equipment and home theater gear. WIRED reported that the Bose Soundlink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker is available at a more appealing price than usual, delivering clear audio across bass, mids, and treble frequencies. The Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen) is also discounted, offering a compact soundbar to upgrade television audio systems based on its predecessor's design.
How much battery life do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen offer?
How much battery life do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen offer?
Battery life is rated at up to approximately 40 hours with active noise cancellation turned on, and even longer when ANC is disabled, according to SoundGuys.
What is the price of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones 1st Gen during this sale?
The first-generation headphones are marked down to $169 from $359, WIRED reported.
What wired audio formats do the QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen support?
SoundGuys reported that Bose added support for lossless audio over USB-C alongside aptX Adaptive and multipoint Bluetooth connections.