These Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are $50 Off Right Now

THE Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) have dropped to $399 (originally $449), which is the lowest price they’ve reached so far, according to price trackers. This drop makes them easier to consider, even with stronger competition this year from models like Sony’s WH-1000XM6. Bose hasn’t changed the formula much in this second generation: you still get an over-ear design with plush padding and a firm but comfortable clip for a secure fit. The only notable tweak is that the frame now uses a glossy metallic finish instead of a matte finish, giving it a slightly more premium feel without changing its fit.

The feature set is broad and generally well-executed: These headphones support Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to a laptop and a phone at the same time without fiddling with settings. There’s also a USB-C connection for wired listening, which unlocks lossless audio, something many competitors still ignore. Plus, they turn on automatically when you put them on and go into low power mode when left flat, which is a small quality of life improvement that you’ll quickly notice on a daily basis. Battery life is rated at 30 hours with active noise cancellation enabled, which is in line with most premium options. Bose also lets you charge and listen via USB-C at the same time, a handy addition for long work sessions.

In terms of performance, the noise cancellation holds up well in different environments, dampening the rumble of planes, muting bus engines, and pushing most cafe chatter into the background, so you don’t need to keep adjusting the volume just to stay immersed, note this. PCMag Review. When it comes to sound, these headphones deliver a rich, bass-focused profile while keeping vocals and details intact. Tracks with heavy bass, like electronica or hip-hop, arrive with depth and punch without overwhelming the mix, and vocals sound full, although the slightly recessed mids mean guitars and some instruments don’t sound as crisp. Plus, while you get presets and noise control modes in the companion app, its simple three-band EQ doesn’t give you much room to fine-tune the sound.