Bose is offering a significant price cut on its QuietComfort headphones, reducing the cost from $349 to $199—a 43% discount. This sharp drop places Bose’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones below the price of entry-level models from competitors like Sony and Apple.
The QuietComfort series is known for industry-leading active noise cancellation (ANC), combining proprietary ANC with passive noise isolation through an over-ear design. Plush ear cushions create a comfortable seal that blocks ambient noise effectively, allowing users to switch between full noise cancellation and an “Aware Mode” to stay alert to their environment.
Designed for extended use, the headphones feature a padded headband that distributes weight evenly, eliminating clamping discomfort common in cheaper models. This makes them suitable for long flights, work sessions, or marathon listening. Over-ear cushions provide studio-quality isolation preferred by professionals.
Battery life stands at 24 hours per charge, with USB-C fast charging offering 2.5 hours of playback from just 15 minutes of charging—ideal for last-minute top-ups. Sound quality delivers high-fidelity audio with balanced bass, mids, and treble, customizable through an adjustable EQ in the Bose app.
Compared to Sony’s WH-1000XM5 at $399 and Apple’s AirPods Max at $549, Bose’s QuietComfort headphones offer similar ANC and sound quality at a much lower price point. This discount indicates Bose is aiming to clear existing stock quickly.