Bose headphones, earbuds, speakers, and soundbars are currently discounted at several retailers, including a record-low price for the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd generation). The headphones are available for as little as $199, while other deals include the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) for $369, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) for $229, and SoundLink Plus for $179. Prices and color availability may change.
Best Bose deal: QuietComfort Headphones (2nd generation)
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd generation)
Deal price: $199 from Amazon; $219 from Bose
Regular price: $359
This is the lowest price recorded for the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd generation) and the first major discount since their summer launch. The black color has fluctuated in price, but other colors have been available for between $199 and $219.
The headphones have crisp, detailed sound and a reliable design. Their original price was a major drawback, particularly because reviews placed them somewhere between midrange and premium products. At this discount, that concern is significantly reduced.
Other current Bose deals
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Deal price: $369 from Amazon, Best Buy, or Bose
Regular price: $449
The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are among the most comfortable over-ear headphones for noise cancellation. They combine a premium design with high-quality sound and new playback features. This is not the best discount WIRED has seen for the model, but the headphones remain notable for their sound quality and comfort.
Read WIRED’s review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Deal price: $229 from Amazon, Best Buy, or Bose
Regular price: $299
WIRED describes these as a benchmark for noise-canceling earbuds and uses them as a comparison point when reviewing other models. They offer class-leading noise cancellation, improved sound quality, spatial audio, and hear-through features. The current price is among the lowest seen outside Prime Day and Black Friday.
See WIRED’s guide to the best noise-canceling earbuds.
Bose SoundLink Plus
Deal price: $179 from Best Buy, Amazon, or Bose
Regular price: $269
The portable Bluetooth speaker delivers clear, detailed, and powerful sound across the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies. It is a more appealing option at the current price.
Read WIRED’s review of the Bose SoundLink Plus.
Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen)
Deal price: $199 from Amazon
Regular price: $299
The compact soundbar builds on the first-generation model, which WIRED praised for its small size and surprisingly powerful performance. It is a simple way to improve television audio without adding a larger home theater system. Best Buy also lists the speaker at $299.
Read WIRED’s guide to the best soundbars.
One Bose deal to skip
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st generation)
Deal price: $169
Regular price: $359
The first-generation QuietComfort Headphones are discounted to $169, but the second-generation model costs only about $30 more, depending on the color. If the extra cost is manageable, upgrading to the newer version is the more attractive choice.
Source: www.wired.com
